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The Crystal Ball

The Crystal Ball is the periodical of the New Zealand Avalanche Community published by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (NZMSC).  It's intention is to keep readers up to date with the newest techniques, tips and tools for avalanche safety, news from the professional avalanche community, what's new in public avalanche safety, and what is happening in the global avalanche community. Regular features include research, case studies, product and publication reviews, both locally and from overseas.