Autumn brings increased snowfall on mountain ranges, and the pull of the glittering white caps can become too potent to resist. To plan your autumn explorations and ensure you get home safely, check out NZ Mountain Safety Council’s trip-planning tool ‘Plan My Walk’, which now has two new features: Custom Tracks and My Gear Lists. 

Custom Tracks is for those planning off-track trips. Before heading out, create your custom track and get the wider benefits of Plan My Walk, including track alerts, weather warnings and forecasts. 

My Gear Lists helps when you’re adding any extras for snow territory, such as crampons, as well as ensuring you don’t forget essential items like a head torch, first aid kit, emergency shelter and extra warm layers. 

When your trip plan is complete it can be sent to any other group members and your emergency contact.