Story | Safety messaging isn’t always sexy, but our small team here at the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has proven it can be done having recently wrapped up a busy...
Story | The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most incredible day hikes in the world. Although beautiful, it can be dangerous if you are not fully prepared to...
Story | The unfortunate deaths of Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand in Fiordland. Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand were youthful, energetic and experienced climbers who tragically died while doing the...
Story | The New Zealand summer is fast approaching and it’s said to be one of the busiest summers in the outdoors, even with borders closed to international travellers.
Story | New Zealand’s Get Outdoors Week starts this weekend, so the Mountain Safety Council staff have chosen their top 10 South Island locations for you to get inspired to...
Story | New Zealand’s Get Outdoors Week starts this weekend, so the Mountain Safety Council staff have chosen their top 10 North Island locations for you to get inspired to...
Story | MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris gives us a breakdown on how to get the most from MetService.com along with his top tips on how to be weather savvy ahead of an outdoor adventure.
Story | Starting a new activity can often feel like a daunting prospect, especially when that activity requires venturing into the hills away from the familiarity of urban life.
Story | With the final destination in sight it can be easy to just push on, but Lena Blesin says it was the “right decision” not to attempt to cross...