Resources
Trip Planning
"Safety in the outdoors is a result of thorough planning and good decision making" - Mike Daisley, MSC CEO
This is especially true when you're heading into avalanche terrain. It's essential to have a good understanding of the avalanche dangers present on the day.
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Backcountry Access Policies
Below are links to backcountry access policies or information for tourers at various ski areas across New Zealand. Follow the link to the operators relevant webpage or document, in some cases you'll need to scroll to find it if it's amongst other information. Read more
Competitions
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New Zealand Avalanche Dispatch
June 2020 Click the cover to read
If you are interested in learning more and keeping up to date on the latest research and publications check out the following available avalanche publications. Other Avalanche Publications Crystal Ball
Canadian Avalanche Journal
The American Avalanche Review
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NZ Guidelines & Recording Standards for Weather, Snowpack & Avalanche
Continuous information about the weather, snowpack condition and avalanche occurrences is essential for making decisions about avalanche safety in mountain operations including ski areas, guiding operations (heliski or ski touring) and road safety operations. Read more
International Avalanche Centres
Heading overseas? If you're intending on backcountry trips 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