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Thumbnail of Treble Cone Backcountry.CREDIT Bianca Bratton

9th September 2025

3 min

Video Reinforces Important Warning to Backcountry Users

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.

Thumbnail of Mt Haidinger Avalanche.CREDIT Kerry Bellringer

4th September 2025

3 min

Avalanche Footage a Reminder of Backcountry Dangers

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.

Thumbnail of Aoraki Mt Cook2.CREDIT Bia Boucinhas NZAA Public Observation

26th June 2025

4 min

Avalanches Highlight Importance of Being 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 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...

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...

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.

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