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Thumbnail of Wilkin River.CREDIT Dylan Cheyne Plan My Walk

7th October 2025

4 min

River Safety: A Lesson in the Power of Mutual Support

Story | River crossing skills are vital for all trampers. Jeff learnt that on the Gillespie Pass Circuit. He shares his story as a lesson for everyone.

Thumbnail of Mountain River.CREDIT Cam Furlong

6th October 2025

3 min

Safe or Sketchy? Hunters Urged to Get Prepared for Rivers

Story | Heading out on a spring hunt? Before you go, give some thought to river crossings and whether you need to brush up on your skills.

Thumbnail of Historical pre mutual support method deep river.CREDIT NZMSC

2nd October 2025

3 min

River Safety: History of the Mutual Support Method

Story | Look back at how NZ Mountain Safety Council instructors developed the mutual support method in the early 1990s as a safer technique for river crossings.

Thumbnail of Gillespie Pass Circuit.CREDIT.Lachlan McKenzie Plan My Walk

29th September 2025

4 min

River Safety: Learn the Skills for These Classic Tramps

Story | As part of River Safety Month, we highlight five spectacular South Island tramping tracks where you’ll need solid river safety skills.

Thumbnail of Mutal support method.CREDIT.NZ Mountain Safety Council

29th September 2025

3 min

Safe to Cross? River Safety Month Kicks Off

Media Release | To raise awareness of river hazards and promote essential river crossing skills, MSC is launching its first annual River Safety Month for October.

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.