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Making A Roar Memorable For The Right Reasons
Monday, 20 March 2023, 9:46 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Thousands of hunters across Aotearoa are gearing up for the annual Roar hunting season. While most of them typically make great memories out in the bush, some have a very different experience which can have lasting effects on themselves and those ... More >>
Persistent Weak Layer Remains A Concern For The Backcountry
Saturday, 31 August 2019, 11:11 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) are reminding people that there’s a potentially dangerous ‘persistent weak layer’ in the snowpack present throughout many areas of the country, in particular Queenstown, Wanaka, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Fiordland, Nelson ... More >>
Danger Of A Persistent Weak Layer In The Backcountry
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 2:54 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The Mountain Safety Council who operate the NZ Avalanche Advisory are advising backcountry skiers, snowboarders, hunters and trampers that current snowpack conditions throughout many parts of New Zealand present a heightened avalanche risk. Backcountry travel ... More >>
Mountain Safety Council Media Statement
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 12:41 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council CEO Mike Daisley said he was delighted that the father and two daughters had been found successfully. More >>
MSC urges hunters to ‘be seen, be sure’
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 2:59 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) CEO Mike Daisley said he’s hopeful that this year can be a better than last year with respect to the deer hunting season, commonly called ‘the Roar’. More >>
Media Statement: NZ Mountain Safety Council - Mike Daisley
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 12:49 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
That the accused was able to inflict so much harm in such a short time as a licensed firearm user with an easily modified semi-automatic rifle is deeply troubling and must be kept in mind as we discuss as a community how and when these kinds of firearms ... More >>
Mountain Safety Council support government call for reform
Monday, 18 March 2019, 4:03 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
CEO of the Mountain Safety Counci l Mike Daisley says the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) joins a groundswell of organisations expressing solidarity with the Muslim community of New Zealand. More >>
Advice and more available for ‘Get Outdoors Week’
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 2:59 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
‘ Get Outdoors Week ’ (GO Week) will run from Friday the 15th of February to the 22nd and is aimed at families and those new to the outdoors. The week is focused on ‘self-powered’ trips on both water and the land and has been jointly developed ... More >>
Waitangi Weekend A Busy Time For Search And Rescue
Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 1:29 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Chief Executive Mike Daisley said Waitangi weekend was looking good for those heading into the outdoors, especially those taking a few midweek days off, but he reminded those heading into the mountains to be vigilant regarding New Zealand’s notoriously ... More >>
‘Get Outdoors Week’ Added To 2019 Event Calendar
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 10:17 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
A joint initiative to get Kiwi’s outdoors is ready to be rolled out across the country next February. ‘ Get Outdoors Week ’ will run from Friday the 15th of February to the 22nd and is aimed at families and those new to the outdoors. The ... More >>
Tongariro Alpine Crossing In The Spotlight for Safety Group
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 5:17 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council has initiated its second ‘Issue Specific Advisory Group’ this time focusing on the hugely popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC). Expressions of interest are now open to become part of an advisory group which will have a positive ... More >>
Preparation Key For Outdoor Trips Over Labour Weekend
Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:15 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Temperatures are warming, gear is being dusted off, and plans are being crafted for adventures deep into the wilderness of New Zealand over Labour Weekend: “It’s a great time to be getting back into the outdoors if you’ve not been out over winter.” ... More >>
Alpine Tramping Video Series Released
Friday, 19 October 2018, 8:40 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Adventurous trampers are treated to new twelve-part video series from the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) which give an overview of popular and potentially risky tracks. The series will be released through October on MSC’s YouTube and Facebook channels. ... More >>
Mountain Safety Council urges caution for backcountry trips
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 10:24 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The Spring storm currently rolling up the Southern Alps will create dangerous avalanche conditions in backcountry regions for much of the week. Several regions are at ‘Considerable’ or ‘High’ danger ratings. More >>
Alpine regions carry higher consequences, says MSC
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 11:14 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Chief executive of the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) Mike Daisley is deeply saddened by the recent fatality in the Central North Island and is urging anyone considering tramping in this region to prepare for alpine conditions. More >>
High avalanche danger in the backcountry
Monday, 17 September 2018, 3:09 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) who operate the national avalanche forecasting site avalanche.net.nz are warning that backcountry travel in several South Island regions is not recommended on Monday and into Tuesday. There’s a possibility this elevated ... More >>
Relief Climber Made It Home
Friday, 3 August 2018, 9:00 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council CEO Mike Daisley is relieved that the lost climber incident on Mt Aspiring has narrowly avoided becoming a fatality statistic. More >>
Solo Tramping Fatality Highlights Risks
Monday, 16 July 2018, 9:52 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) CEO Mike Daisley said the recent death of a tramper in the Nelson Lakes region is a tragic reminder of the extra risks of solo tramping. More >>
Weather creating high avalanche danger
Friday, 6 July 2018, 10:21 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
An inbound storm is causing concern for avalanche forecasters in the South Island. Several areas including Aoraki/Mt Cook, Wanaka, Fiordland and Queenstown are expecting significant snowfall, up to three meters in elevated areas. The rapidly deteriorating ... More >>
Is Tramping really just a walk in the park?
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 12:05 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mike Daisley, CEO of the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) said it was his privilege to launch the latest insights publication, ‘ A Walk In The Park ?’ the councils third, this time focusing on Tramping. More >>
