A story from Dunc Wilson, an experienced adventurer and author, who has plenty to share from his time in the wilderness. What can we learn from the experiences of this...
While you never ‘plan’ to spend an unexpected night out in the bush’; or sprain an ankle while backcountry, or take a spill down a bank, or cut yourself open...
Cam has hunted extensively over the Southern Alps and central North Island over the past decade. Here, he walks us through his planning process of his next Roar hunt and how...
Nothing beats an unforgettable adventure in the New Zealand backcountry, but where to begin? Planning a successful backcountry adventure doesn’t need to be that hard. The Young Adventuress describes her...
If there is ever an excuse to get outdoors, it’s the annual NZ Get Outdoors Week. Although, here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we never need an excuse to enjoy what...
The variable spring weather has settled down a bit and it’s time to get into it. Everything is on the move during this time of year from animals, rivers, weather...
As Aotearoa gears up for another summer of domestic-focused travel, a new trip planning app for walkers and trampers has launched, aiming to help adventurous Kiwis make it home safely. The app...
We are excited to announce a major Plan My Walk app update is here! The website version of Plan My Walk has already been updated - you can see these new...
There is a lot that goes into planning even the shortest of walks. It's an essential part of any adventure so it pays to get everyone involved.