Expressions of interest are now open to become part of an Issue Specific Advisory Group (ISAG) which will focus on developing prevention solutions that aim to reduce safety incidents for trampers/walkers in the Angelus Hut/Robert Ridge area. The Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has identified Robert Ridge and the surrounding Angelus…

New Zealand Mountain Safety Council | Winter Blog 2020 It’s no secret that this has been a turbulent few months around the world and here at home. All aspects of life have been affected, including us getting outside and enjoying our great outdoors. Lately, the news has been regularly featuring…

Our Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) Public Observation Competition is back this winter! You can help others stay safe in the backcountry by submitting Avalanche and Snowpack Observations via the Public Observations section of our NZAA website avalanche.net.nz. …

Earlier today NZ Police confirmed they have located the body of a missing tramper who got in to trouble yesterday when crossing the Makaroro River in the Ruahine Ranges, Hawke’s Bay. The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) Chief Executive Mike Daisley says the Council extends its deepest sympathies to…

The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council are predicting a huge surge in outdoor recreation activities over Queen’s Birthday weekend as the country enjoys the first extended weekend since lockdown was lifted. Historically, Queen’s Birthday weekend sees a spike in tramping incidents with three times as many search and rescues and…

18 May 2020 In the lead up to the opening weekend of duck shooting season the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council have released a new video campaign that zeroes in on hunter safety ‘Let bad habits die, not your mates’. This year opening weekend is more symbolic than usual. For…

As Easter weekend approaches the NZ Mountain Safety Council have issued some light-hearted lockdown advice to Kiwi families. Chief Executive Mike Daisley says Easter weekend is typically one of the most popular times for families to head outdoors and explore our country’s bush and mountains, however acknowledges that Easter this…

Hunters would normally be out for a bit of solitude this time of the year, chasing that elusive 12-point stag, the type of adventures that make stories you tell your kids about. However, this year the Roar is a little different — the only ones roaming the hills are the…

Updated 10.20am, Monday 6 April to include the Health Act Order Section 70 (1)(f), issued by the Director-General of Health. This order prohibits hunting, tramping, surfing and other outdooor activities that ‘expose participants to danger or may require search and rescue services’. As we all know, New Zealand moved to…