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MOUNTAIN SAFETY COLLECTIVE

Supported by Arc’teryx

MSC is a not-for-profit association and 1% For The Planet Environmental Partner that supports winter backcountry recreation in Victoria and NSW. Our free Backcountry Conditions Reports align to international standards, providing daily observations and forecasts of all likely alpine hazards including weather, ice and avalanche, throughout the Australian snow season. MSC has also coordinated the installation of Avalanche Training Centres in Mt Hotham (VIC) and Thredbo (NSW). If you’re new to the backcountry, these 10 Tips are a great place to start.

MSC is funded by our members and supporters. Take a look at the Annual General Meeting recording to see what we achieved with your support in 2024.

To support MSC’s initiatives you can sign up now »

MSC Membership Drive

Warren Miller 75

As part of MSC's partnership with the Warren Miller 75 film tour, we're pleased to provide all MSC Members with tickets at 50% off standard pricing. Login to your account for details or sign up as a new MSC Member now.



Victorian Backcountry Companion

MSC released the first edition of the totally free, totally awesome Victorian Backcountry Companion.
With over 20 ski or splitboard tours complete with detailed notes, maps and GPS resources.

An easy to use resource to help you choose, plan and execute ski tours across the Alpine National Park. From intro to advanced we’ve got you covered.

Check it out!
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FROM THE MSC BLOG

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Feb 20, 2025
Getting Started with Snow Camping in Australia
Feb 20, 2025
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Sharing your public snowpack observations with Mountain Safety Collective
Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Oct 24, 2024
MSC Annual General Meeting 2024
Oct 24, 2024

Mountain Safety Collective held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23 October 2024 with a record 154 registrations from members.

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Oct 24, 2024
Aug 21, 2024
MSC joins 1% For the Planet as an Environmental Partner
Aug 21, 2024
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Aug 21, 2024

ALPINE GUIDES, AVALANCHE SAFETY & BACKCOUNTRY SKILLS COURSES

Looking for an experienced guide to take you on a backcountry tour, or wanting to build your skills with an avalanche safety, ski mountaineering or snow camping course? MSC’s Alpine Guiding Partners are here to get you started »

Avalanche Training Australia
K7 Adventures
Snowy Mountains Backcountry
Thredbo Backcountry Tours

MEET THE MOUNTAIN SAFETY COLLECTIVE AMBASSADORS

Simon Murray

Simon Murray

Michaela Davis-Meehan

Michaela Davis-Meehan

Drew Jolowicz

Drew Jolowicz

Tim Macartney-Snape

Tim Macartney-Snape

Alex Parsons

Dylan Robinson

Chess Smee

Chess Smee

Matt Wiseman

Matt Wiseman



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Join us for this year’s Arc’tery Winter Film Tour! 🎥 

Conceived deep in the mountains and now travelling the world, the annual film tour features inspiring short films that celebrate uncommon journeys into the mountains.

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Winter is far from over in North America! The current storm cycle has brought a lot of new snow and dangerous avalanche conditions across most of Western Canada.

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