Story | Working through the medals of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award is a rewarding challenge. At each medal level, participants are required to complete overnight tramps - they...
Media Guide | Looking for pre-written content for the summer break, that also encourages safety outdoors?
Media Release | Aotearoa's fast changing weather and the impact it has on trampers safety must be well understood before setting off, a coroner and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) say.
Media Release | Separating from a tramping party is one of the main causes of search and rescues in New Zealand’s hills and a coroner’s report, released today, encourages against...
Story | If you are thinking about embarking on your first overnight journey with your family, then the Hooker Hut is an absolute must do.
Research Survey | Attitudes and behaviours of the NZ mountaineering community in relation to avalanche safety
Media Release | This summer, walkers and trampers across Aotearoa will be inspired to get out and explore with the release of seven new walk-through style videos covering some of...
Story | In 2019 the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) began the practice of changing the elevation bands in the NZ Avalanche Advisory’s (NZAA) Aoraki/Mt Cook forecast region in summer, and...
Story | If there is ever an excuse to get outdoors, it’s the annual NZ Get Outdoors Week. Although, here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we never need an excuse to...