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 reverting to...
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 enjoy what...
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 Arthur’s Pass National...
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, rivers, weather...
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 home safely. The app...
A community data sharing initiative that encourages the public to submit avalanche sightings from New Zealand’s backcountry is proving to be highly successful.
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 these new...
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 Robert Ridge,...
The team here at NZ Mountain Safety Council reflect on why getting outdoors is important for their mental health.