News and Updates

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Avalanche Dispatch 8 | June 2022

Check out the latest edition of the Avalanche Dispatch online

New Aspiring Region is LIVE | June 2022

Read our media release here

Avalanche Dispatch Issue 7 | Sep 2021

Check out the latest edition of the Avalanche Dispatch online

Avalanche Incidents Data

We have published our findings on our website here

Avalanche Dispatch Issue 6 | June 2021

Check out the latest edition of the Avalanche Dispatch online

Avalanche Danger Rose Update for 2021 Season | June 2021

Starting this winter, there will be a change to an important component of the avalanche advisories, specifically the danger rose used for each listed avalanche problem. Read full story here

Southern Hemisphere Avalanche Conference 2021 | May 2021

We had a successful conference in Wanaka this year, stay tuned for presentations to be loaded up.

New trip planning app 'Plan My Walk' for outdoor users | May 2021

Plan My Walk takes the guesswork out of the planning phase by bringing together the important information needed for planning a safe and successful walk or tramp in New Zealand. You can get track alerts, weather warnings and NZAA avalanche advisory for the tracks you are building a plan for.

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