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News and Updates
Check out latest news and updates from the NZ Mountain Safety Council:
Updates to the NZ Avalanche Advisory ahead of Winter 2026 | 11 May 2026
The NZ Mountain Safety Council team has been hard at work over the summer, making updates to the NZAA and professional Avalanche Safety Information Exchange (InfoEx) platform.…
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Stories
Here we share stories from the alpine community, as a way to use learnings from others to improve avalanche safety, alpine skills and awareness. Dive into the stories below and share! Read more
- Avalanche Incidents in NZ | 1998 - 2023 |
- Learnings From an Ice Climber’s 30-Metre Plunge |
- "That’s All It Took, One Wrong Step" |
- Rescued Ice Climbers Admit Pushing Limits Too Far |
- A personal quest for avalanche awareness | Owen's story |
- It’s not a waste of a trip if you survive right? | Will's story |
- As told by an avalanche forecaster | Chris Cochrane |
- Avalanche Fatality Results in Safety Recommendations |
- 'That’s miracle sort of stuff'
Competitions
Sign up to the NZAA Alpine Updates and be in to win! Stay connected with the mountains this winter through Alpine Updates from the NZ Avalanche Advisory. Read more
International Avalanche Centres
Heading overseas? If backcountry trips are on the agenda, it's imperative that you check in on what the local conditions are like. Often there are big differences in snow types, terrain, and weather patterns that you may be unfamiliar with. Read more