Media Release | A video showing a group of skiers being caught in an avalanche in the Treble Cone backcountry has prompted a serious warning for backcountry enthusiasts.
Media Release | A video of an avalanche in Aoraki/Mt Cook is a timely reminder for anyone heading into the alpine backcountry as storms hit the country.
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.
Media Release | MSC has launched a new avalanche safety video series, delivering a vital resource for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, trampers and hunters.
Story | MSC conducts an ongoing in-depth analysis of avalanche incidents and fatalities in NZ. Here are the latest findings.
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...
Story | Planning a tramp or hike in the mountains this spring? Avalanche safety needs to be top of mind.
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...
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....