Media Release | A coroner's findings into the death of a British tramper in the Mt Aspiring National Park in 2020 provides important safety lessons for those tramping solo in...
Story | Guest blogger Cam Forlong shares his Roar 2023 trip report highlighting how important campsite selection and carrying communications devices are for a long trip into Aotearoa’s wilderness.
Media Release | Snow enthusiasts keen to kick off winter backcountry adventures this long weekend are asked to monitor the avalanche advisory and weather forecasts very closely as a weather...
Media Release | 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...
Wilderness Mental Shortcut Series | 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...
Wilderness Mental Shortcut Series | 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...
Wilderness Mental Shortcut Series | 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...
Story | 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...
Story | 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...