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2nd March 2021

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Avalanche that killed Australian Nathan Deutschbein results in safety recommendations

Despite planning a well-prepared mountaineering trip in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, three Australian mates failed to acknowledge the obvious signs of avalanche risks around them and didn’t change their...

14th February 2021

2min

'That’s miracle sort of stuff'

Early on the morning of Friday 12 February 2021, word spread of an avalanche incident involving two climbers on Mt Earnslaw. This is their story.

2nd February 2021

2min

Waitangi Weekend Media Release: Thanks for a safe summer

A big thank you to NZers for being safety conscious this summer. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is thanking New Zealanders for being extra safety smart this summer as...

21st January 2021

3min

Wilderness adventure for a good cause

Settling into a new year can sometimes be a challenge, but adventurist Mark Jones sees that challenge and raises it a six-week traverse across Fiordland, all in the name of...

19th January 2021

3min

Packing for the worst pays off

“We had everything we needed to be safe,” Vanessa Bridge says as she reflects on being rescued from Fiordland’s remote Dusky Track last week after activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). After breaking her ankle three days into the challenging eight-day expedition, Vanessa...

15th January 2021

3min

Enjoying cuisine in the back country

They have been a staple tramping pack item for almost two decades, and now Back Country Cuisine is one of the biggest producers of freeze-dried meals for use in the...

17th December 2020

3min

If the boot fits...

This summer we are sharing your real outdoor stories to promote good decisions and actions that have contributed to your safety. In this story, MSC Operations Manager Nathan Watson shares...

16th December 2020

5min

On the track: Tramping Video Series Two Filming

We're out this summer filming series two of the Tramping Video Series. Here we will be updating everyone on our trips and progress as a lead up to the release...

15th December 2020

3min

Taking NZ Bushcraft to the masses

Kiwis and outdoor enthusiasts have trusted the NZ Bushcraft Manual for 50 years. Now its revised edition has gone digital (and free) but its history hasn’t been forgotten.

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