Treating patients with avoidable tramping injuries is becoming more common for Greg Woolman, head podiatrist at Christchurch’s Sports Clinic. With broad experience in research combined with his hands-on experience working...
The ride-through safety video highlights conditions mountain bikers can expect, from how to pack a balanced bike, a packing list, the risks and hazards, and key decision-making points.
As one of the Great Rides of New Zealand, the 85km-long Old Ghost Road is Aotearoa’s longest single-track backcountry trail, and one of the most incredible multi-day backcountry experiences in...
The Old Ghost Road trail is a shared-use, multi-day mountain bike ride. Watch our video and learn the top tips and learn the essentials for riding, hiking or walking this...
The vision of preventing incidents on Aotearoa’s tracks is in sight after recent research confirms Plan My Walk is positively impacting trampers' and hikers' behaviour.
Aotearoa has a taste for adventure as the weather warms up, and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and NZ Police are both encouraging a safe start to summer walking...
Here is a handy summary of essential tips for beginners wishing to find local tracks and start their walking or tramping adventures across New Zealand.
The tail end of winter really put the boot into some steep areas and tracks around New Zealand this year. As you will have experienced and read, the very heavy...
Those hoping to enjoy some spring backcountry adventures this week are urged by the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to wait for settled conditions.