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Backcountry Snow Activities

New Zealand backcountry offers many snow adventures, but safety is paramount, especially being avalanche aware. There are some key things to 'know before you go' in the links below:


Backcountry Snow Activities Links:

Snow Adventures Links:

 

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Avalanche Danger Scale Tutorial.
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The Outdoor Safety Code in Action.
5 short films. 5 simple rules.
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General links
  • Beacons
    Information about registering and using 406 MHz distress beacons.
  • MetService
    NZ marine and weather forecasts, snow reports, tides, rain radar & weather maps
  • Department of Conservation
    Protecting NZ’s natural environment
  • NZ Police: Safety Tips
    Information for visitors to NZ
  • i-SITE
    NZ’s visitor information network
  • Tourism New Zealand
    Official website
  • Leave No Trace
    NZ’s environmental care code
  • SunSmart
    Keeping safe in the sun