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20th October 2023

4min

Death Highlights Need for Emergency Preparedness

Story | The 2020 death of a mountaineer on Mt Ruapehu has highlighted the importance of being prepared to deal with emergencies in high-risk areas in Aotearoa. Emma Langley was on...

18th October 2023

2 min

Labour Weekend to Kickstart Summer Tramping

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council says Aotearoa’s can regularly see all four seasons in one day, therefore solid planning and smart decision-making makes for a successful Labour Weekend...

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13th October 2023

2 min

Well-Prepared Tramper Death Caused by Preventable Fall, Coroner Says

Media Release | West Coast paramedic Ian Harvey was adequately prepared for his overnight tramp into the Adam Wilderness Area on 30 January 2022. Unfortunately, Harvey fell while exploring fragile...

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2nd October 2023

2 min

Book Introduces Kiwi Kids to Tramping & Outdoor Safety

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) teams up with author Gillian Candler illustrator Gavin Mouldey to create a beautifully illustrated adventure story, packed full of practical tips and...

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26th September 2023

3 min

Getting Up for the Goat Comp?

Story | Getting out after goats is just like any hunt in that a little preparation can go a long way towards success. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has a...

22nd September 2023

3 min

New Avalanche Safety Video Series Launched

Media Release | The new series encourages more conversation and sharing of avalanche experiences, especially amongst the mountaineering community, as part of the continued efforts to prevent avalanches fatalities in...

19th September 2023

1 min

Be Mindful of Valley Floor Avalanches This Spring

Story | Heavy rainfall has already soaked the snowpack, and will continue to, and we anticipate several large avalanche cycles through this period.

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15th September 2023

1min

Plan My Walk: From Bush Tracks to Red Carpets

Story | We’d like to thank all Plan My Walk users, friends, followers, and industry partners as we reflect on the past 12 months of our Plan My Walk journey....

15th September 2023

2min

Heuristics and Avalanche Safety

Story | A lot of the time heuristics can be beneficial, but in a dynamic and unforgiving environment like the alpine backcountry, making decisions using these mental shortcuts can lead...

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