The Mountain Safety Council (MSC) was developed more than 50 years ago to encourage the safe participation of land-based outdoor activities within New Zealand. MSC have developed a series of Planning Essentials video tutorials which help to prepare us for our time outdoors.
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On this page we have included MSC tutorials for:

• Planning your trip
• Being aware of the weather
• Taking sufficient supplies
• Equipment
• Clothing
• Food and water
• First aid
• Packing for a tramp
• Reading a map
• Using a compass
• Pitching a tent
• Safe river crossings.

These tutorials will not only help you prepare for your Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journeys, but any journey in the New Zealand bush.

Plan Your ​
Trip

​Be Aware of the ​
​Weather

Take Sufficient Supplies – Equipment

​Take Sufficient Supplies – Clothing

​Take Sufficient Supplies – First Aid

​Take Sufficient Supplies – Food and Water

​Pack for a Tramp

​Reading a Map

​Use a compass

​Pitch a tent

​Safe river crossings