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3rd November 2021
2min

Tramping tragedy sparks safety reminder

Media Release | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of Rebecca Woolley who sadly died while  tramping on Mt Aitken Track in...
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29th October 2021
2min

Give yourself more than one shot

Story | The variable spring weather has settled down a bit and it’s time to get into it. Everything is on the move during this time of year from animals,...
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27th October 2021
3min

McCaws Back World-First App to Help Outdoor Safety

Media Release | As Aotearoa gears up for another summer of domestic-focused travel, a new trip planning app for walkers and trampers has launched, aiming to help adventurous Kiwis make it...
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26th October 2021
2min

User backcountry photos improve safety information

Media Release | A community data sharing initiative that encourages the public to submit avalanche sightings from New Zealand’s backcountry is proving to be highly successful.
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13th October 2021
3min

Plan My Walk app updates spring 2021

Story | We are excited to announce a major Plan My Walk app update is here! The website version of Plan My Walk has already been updated - you can see...
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4th October 2021
2min

Issue Specific Advisory Report for Angelus Hut Tracks

Story | Angelus Hut is perched high on the Travers Range between Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes National Park. We identified access to Angelus Hut, most notably via...
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29th September 2021
2min

Why is getting outdoors important for mental health?

Story | The team here at NZ Mountain Safety Council reflect on why getting outdoors is important for their mental health.
Thumbnail of Descending into a beautiful dawn Alastair McDowell
15th September 2021
3min

'Sometimes it’s not that easy to turn back’

Story | Turning around, with your objective not completed, can be one of the most difficult decisions to make in the mountains. Finding the right balance of risk and reward is a fine art, often honed with experience.   ...
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26th August 2021
2min

Backcountry Remains Closed, No Avalanche Forecasting

Story | Earlier this month, the biggest winter storm of the season brought a much needed, and long anticipated, top up of new snow. This was followed by clear skies,...
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