Story | We’d like to thank all Plan My Walk users, friends, followers, and industry partners as we reflect on the past 12 months of our Plan My Walk journey....
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...
Media Release | The warm, sunny start to spring has many people excited to get outdoors, however the recent string of rescues highlight that spring is not to be underestimated,...
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.
Media Release | A misperception of hazards on Taranaki Maunga, a mountain known for its unique and unforgiving conditions, ultimately led to the tragic deaths of two climbers in 2021,...
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...
Story | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) caught up with Jake about their day leading to the rescue – what happened, and what he would’ve done differently looking back....
Media Release | A series of human-triggered avalanches in the Southern Lakes area has NZ Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters reminding backcountry users not to underestimate the ‘spooky’ snowpack conditions.
Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the death of two university students in the Makarora River in 2020 highlight the dangers of river crossings while tramping in Aotearoa. The...