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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....

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...

Thumbnail of CREDIT Ruari Macfarlane MSC Fox Peak avalanche

13th August 2024

4 min

Avalanche “Close Calls” a Timely Reminder

Media release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding skiers and snowboarders to adopt backcountry precautions when leaving a patrolled ski area, following recent avalanches.

28th November 2023

4 min

Spring Skiing Avalanche on Cascade Saddle

Story | A skier who triggered a spring avalanche shares his personal account with the NZ Mountain Safety Council in the hope others will learn from their experience.

22nd September 2023

3 min

New Avalanche Safety Video Series Launched

Media Release | The new series encourages more conversation and sharing of avalanche experiences, especially amongst the mountaineering community, as part of the continued efforts to prevent avalanches fatalities in...

19th September 2023

1 min

Be Mindful of Valley Floor Avalanches This Spring

Story | Heavy rainfall has already soaked the snowpack, and will continue to, and we anticipate several large avalanche cycles through this period.

15th September 2023

2min

Heuristics and Avalanche Safety

Story | A lot of the time heuristics can be beneficial, but in a dynamic and unforgiving environment like the alpine backcountry, making decisions using these mental shortcuts can lead...

23rd August 2023

1min

Avalanche a Serious Reminder for Backcountry Users

Story | Yesterday, New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters witnessed a very large size 5 avalanche up the Murchison Valley in Aoraki/Mt Cook National park.

5th August 2023

2 min

"That’s All It Took, One Wrong Step"

Story | "However, it’s doesn't matter the result of any test, you just have to be so careful - anything can happen,” says Joe O’Connor as he recalls being swept...

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