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News and Updates

Check out latest news and updates from the NZ Mountain Safety Council:

Save the date - SHAC 2026!
The Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) is returning to Wanaka on the 10th and 11th June 2026. 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