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...
Story | New Zealand is a paradise for hunters, but the weather can be unpredictable and change quickly anywhere in the country. That's why it's essential to always have a...
Story | Earlier this year we spoke with Nelson hunter Richard Wells who experienced a debilitating shoulder injury while hunting in 2022, threatening his decades-long hunting tradition with his family....
Media Release | The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) extends its condolences to the friends and family of the tramper who sadly died while tramping in the Richmond Ranges this...
Story | 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...