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28th July 2021
3min

A Kiwi on a ‘hut bagging’ challenge

People make their adventures memorable in all sorts of ways - from saving boarding passes and claiming peaks, to tallying up backcountry huts known as ‘hut-bagging’. We chatted with a...
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27th April 2021
2min

Positive behaviour changes thanks to smart safety campaign

You can teach an old dog new tricks as the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has proven through its hugely successful multi-year duck shooting firearms safety campaign. Over the last four years MSC...
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15th April 2021
3min

Simple tips for an enjoyable trip into the hills

There are a handful of simple decisions and actions that a tramper can make and do before leaving home that will both make the trip more enjoyable as well as save...
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24th March 2021
5min

Have the confidence to speak up

Speaking up can feel awkward when tramping in a group, but Abbie Law wishes they had done that before attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC) recently.
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22nd October 2020
2min

A good plan, a good Labour weekend

A recent increase in Kiwis’ interest for the outdoors has the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) encouraging a well-planned Labour weekend as summer tramping and outdoor exploring kickstarts.
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21st October 2020
2min

Get inspired for a Labour weekend adventure

If you’re after some last-minute inspiration to get you into the outdoors this Labour Weekend, the Mountain Safety Council has got you covered.
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16th October 2020
3min

Prep is key for father and son’s epic adventure

After completing New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail, father-son duo Dave and Baxter Murray give the Mountain Safety Council an insight into their five-month 3000km adventure walking the length of the...
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6th October 2020
4min

Kiwi’s daring Antarctica dream

For even an extreme adventurist with decades of experience, a 55-day kite surfing, climbing and bitterly cold trip across Antarctica can teach even the best a few lessons. The Mountain...