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Thumbnail of Aoraki Mt Cook2.CREDIT Bia Boucinhas NZAA Public Observation
26th June 2025
4 min

Avalanches a Timely Reminder for Snow Seekers To Be Prepared

Media Release | As snow increases across the motu and avalanches are reported in the south, MSC is urging backcountry alpine adventurers to check the avalanche forecast.
Thumbnail of Arrowsmith Range.CREDIT Bianca Bratton WEB4
16th June 2025
3 mins

New Avalanche Video Series to Boost Backcountry Safety

Media Release | MSC has launched a new avalanche safety video series, delivering a vital resource for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, trampers and hunters.
Thumbnail of Public observation submitted by Nick Shearer August 2019 The Towers Treble Cone Backcountry
15th January 2025
4 min

New Avalanche Incident Analysis: 25 Years of Insights

Story | MSC conducts an ongoing in-depth analysis of avalanche incidents and fatalities in NZ. Here are the latest findings.
Thumbnail of Centennial Hut | Credit Bianca Bratton
8th November 2024
2 min

Updated Avalanche Forecast Elevations for Aoraki and Aspiring

Notice | The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) has adjusted the avalanche forecast elevation bands for the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Aspiring regions as the snow line begins to recede in...
Thumbnail of CREDIT | James Watson, NZAA Public Observation - Routeburn North Branch
9th October 2024
5 min

Spring Avalanche Safety for Trampers

Story | Planning a tramp or hike in the mountains this spring? Avalanche safety needs to be top of mind.
Thumbnail of Treble Cone
27th September 2024
3 min

Special Avalanche Warning Issued: Critical Reminder for Caution After Significant Avalanche Incidents

Media Release | Following multiple, serious avalanche incidents this week, NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging backcountry snow enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution, with a spell of good weather...
Thumbnail of CREDIT | Bianca Bratton LOCATION | Richardson Mountains
26th September 2024
3 min

Avalanche Fatality in Mid-Canterbury

Media release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is devasted to learn of the fatality following an avalanche on Wednesday 25 September on Pito Peak in the South Ashburton Range....
Thumbnail of CREDIT | Bianca Bratton
24th September 2024
5 min

Warning Issued to Backcountry Users in Southern Lakes

Media Release | A series of human-triggered avalanches in the Southern Lakes has prompted NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to issue a warning to backcountry enthusiasts in the Wānaka area....
Thumbnail of CREDIT | Bianca Bratton
13th September 2024
3 min

Caution Urged Following Increased Avalanche Danger

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is encouraging backcountry snow enthusiasts to stay informed and stay safe this weekend, with increased avalanche danger in many parts of the...
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