Waiohine epic Up sh#t creek with only a paddle
A lost packraft, flooded rivers, wetsuit tramping and SAR callouts: a reflection and analysis of an ill-fated paddling trip to the Waiohine Gorge.
Backcountry Accidents
Mt Christina Thank goodness for the rescue Helicopter
The prospect of changes to NZ's regional helicopter services hits close to home for new FMC Executive member, Sarah Tiong.
Rockfall Fatality in the Ramsay
Rockfall is an increasing hazard in the Central Southern Alps due to glacial recession. Learn from the sad events of November 9, 2002, when a young climber died on the shores of the Ramsay Glacier terminal lake.
Tragedy On Mt Revelation
Johnny Mulheron probes the loss of a climber on the slopes of Mt Revelation and finds lessons that others should learn from.
Emergency When to push the button – and what to do next
Johnny Mulheron and Nick Plimmer discuss the modes of mountain communication, when to seek assistance, and how to prepare for rescue
Tragedy Milford Track drowning
Tramping New Zealand's Great Walks off-season requires a range of backcountry skills
Tragedy Tears on Taranaki
What lessons can be taken away from the 2013 Mt Taranaki tragedy? Nick Plimmer considers the unfortunate events.
Tragedy Stay aware – A tragedy near Liverpool Biv
A 2008 tramping fatality near Liverpool Biv was a tragic reminder of some important lessons for backcountry travel.
Survivors Lucky escape on Zit Saddle
Nick Plimmer reports on a mis-adventure that occured on Zit Saddle between the Toaroha and Kokatahi valleys. The two trampers survived, but there was much to be learnt from their experience.
Tragedy A Preventable Death in the Young Valley
What lessons can be learnt from tragic 2015 drowning of a tramper on the Gillespie Pass circuit?
