PLB's 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.
backcountry accidents
The FMC Backcountry Accidents Column
Much can be learnt from careful analysis of Backcountry Accidents. Shaun Barnett details the history and thinking of the FMC Backcountry Accidents column.
Heavy rain A Milford Track drowning
Tramping New Zealand's Great Walks off-season requires a range of backcountry skills.
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.
Survivor story 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.
Young Valley A preventable death
What lessons can be learnt from tragic 2015 drowning of a tramper on the Gillespie Pass circuit?
Tramping Safe Travelling in the Sub-Alpine Zone
Are you heading beyond the bushline? In Aotearoa New Zealand, the 'death zone' occurs at the subalpine zone around 1200 and 1500 metres and poses many dangers. Johnny Mulheron, FMC Backcountry Accident Columnist, shares what you need to know, and practice, to travel competently at this altitude.
