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Alpine Climbing

New Zealand mountains offer amazing alpine climbing adventures – but there are also extreme risks to be aware of in the backcountry including avalanche awareness. 'Know before you go' using the safety information provided in the links below:

Alpine Climbing 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