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Thumbnail of Travers River Nelson Lakes.CREDIT Nathan Watson
23rd September 2025
4 min

River Crossing Safety 101: Know the Signs of an Unsafe River

Story | As part of River Safety Month, we share simple ways trampers, hunters and other outdoor adventurers can easily identify the signs of an unsafe river.
Thumbnail of Little Wanganui River.CREDIT Nathan Watson
23rd September 2025
4 min

River Crossing Safety 101: Be Aware of Mental Traps

Story | As part of River Safety Month, we share ways outdoor adventurers can avoid the mental traps – or heuristics – at river crossings.
Thumbnail of Tramp to Alpha Hut.CREDIT Calleb Smith
16th September 2025
3 min

Trampers Urged To Get Well Prepared for Spring Trips

Media Release | As we emerge from winter, MSC urges trampers to prepare for spring trips with outdoor safety top of mind.
Thumbnail of Cape Foulwind.CREDIT Antonia ODonnell Plan My Walk
10th September 2025
4 min

Take a Walk on the Wildside This Spring

Story | Check out these stunning coastal tracks for spring, where you’re likely to see native fur seas and other marine wildlife.
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 Hump Ridge.CREDIT Emma Howis PMW
18th August 2025
4 min

Best Brutal Stair Climbs

Story | We asked our social followers to name the most brutal stair climb they’ve tackled. Here are the top 10 most-mentioned tracks, plus an honourable mention.
Thumbnail of Mt Ruapehu.CREDIT Shaun Barnett
21st July 2025
5 min

Skiing Tragedy Prompts Early-Season Safety Warning

Media Release | Following the coroner’s inquiry into a skiing accident on Mt Ruapehu in 2022, MSC is reminding backcountry skiers to take extra care in early winter.
Thumbnail of Kaimanawa Ranges.CREDIT Bruce Gulley
9th July 2025
4 min

Learnings From a Night Out in Kaimanawa Forest

Story | After nearly 60 years tramping, Bruce and his party spent an unplanned night in Kaimanawa Forest. He has kindly shared his story and what he learned.
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