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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 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 CREDIT | Bianca Bratton Touchdown climbing area
26th August 2024
4 min

Learnings From an Ice Climber’s 30-Metre Plunge

Story | An ice climber who fell 30 metres shares his experience and what he's learnt from the incident that left him with serious injuries.
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.
Thumbnail of CREDIT Bianca Bratton MSC Glenorchy v2
2nd August 2024
3 min

Increased Avalanche Danger Prompts Warning

Media release | Backcountry snow enthusiasts keen to hit the mountains following the recent snowfall are being encouraged by NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to be patient, as the avalanche...
Thumbnail of NZAA Public Obs | Harley Patel Muxlow | June 4
29th July 2024
3 min

Backcountry Enthusiasts Urged to Share Snow Observations

Media release | The NZ Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) has launched its annual public observations competition, encouraging backcountry enthusiasts to actively contribute to avalanche safety.
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