Media Release | This tramping fatality is the second for 2022. MSC extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. MSC commends the efforts of Police...
Media Release | As the Covid-19 wave sweeps across Aotearoa, every day has a sense of the unknown and the need for flexibility. As thousands of hunters gear up for...
Story | Whether you’re staying city side or heading out to explore the region this Wellington Anniversary weekend, the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) asks that you make a plan,...
Media Release | Aotearoa's fast changing weather and the impact it has on trampers safety must be well understood before setting off, a coroner and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) say.
Media Release | Separating from a tramping party is one of the main causes of search and rescues in New Zealand’s hills and a coroner’s report, released today, encourages against...
Media Release | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of Rebecca Woolley who sadly died while tramping on Mt Aitken Track in...
Story | Earlier this month, the biggest winter storm of the season brought a much needed, and long anticipated, top up of new snow. This was followed by clear skies,...
Media Release | Read a 2021 media release urging people to stay away from the mountains across the country due to high avalanche danger ratings. Links to avalanche advisory.
Media Release | A new report has made recommendations to reduce tramping safety incidents in the Lower North Island’s Tararua Forest Park.