The Tukino ski field on Ruapehu was the scene of one of New Zealand’s worst avalanche incidents when nine instructors on an avalanche instruction course were buried in 1991. Two died. Avalanches continue to kill people. The best way to minimise your chances of being caught in one is by taking a Mountain Safety Council […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
The trail of the tenacious
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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