The winter chill is beginning to settle in, but that doesn’t mean outdoor recreation is over until summer. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding hikers and trampers to...
Are you more likely to do something that you’re not sure about if you see others doing it, or see evidence that others have done it? A common everyday example...
Experts, they know what’s right. Right? But what if you’ve only assumed they are the expert? That’s at the heart of the heuristic trap known as ‘expert halo’: you defer...
Commitment is a heuristic that can be incredibly rewarding in everyday life, and even in the outdoors when applied correctly. It’s also known as being ‘goal oriented’ and is how we...
You can still get outdoors in winter, but planning trips takes a little more effort. It’s not the end when cold weather arrives, but getting outdoors does mean more effort,...
From the depths of Fiordland to the bush of the Ruahine Ranges, the Roar 2023 has been a successful season for most. We at the NZ Mountain Safety Council have...
New Zealand is a paradise for hunters, but the weather can be unpredictable and change quickly anywhere in the country. That's why it's essential to always have a trip appropriate...
Earlier this year we spoke with Nelson hunter Richard Wells who experienced a debilitating shoulder injury while hunting in 2022, threatening his decades-long hunting tradition with his family. We caught...
The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of the tramper who sadly died while tramping in the Richmond Ranges this week.