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MSC Membership Drive 2026

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.

To support MSC’s initiatives you can sign up now to go into the draw for some fantastic membership drive prizes.


MSC Alpine Education Series 2026


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

Featured
May 20, 2026
MSC reports are now available via the Skida backcountry mobile app
May 20, 2026

Mountain Safety Collective and mobile app Skida have integrated their platforms, allowing backcountry tourers to access our daily bulletins and hazard ratings directly within the Skida interface.

Read more →
May 20, 2026
October 22, 2025
MSC Annual General Meeting 2025
October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025
August 15, 2025
From Snowflake to Runoff: Connecting hydrology research to avalanche forecasting
August 15, 2025

On certain slopes in the winter backcountry, you might come across a long, open crack in the snow that runs across the feature. These are called glide cracks. They form when the entire snowpack slowly glides downslope over the ground beneath it.

Read more →
August 15, 2025
July 4, 2025
Aligning your mindset with the MSC Backcountry Conditions Reports
July 4, 2025
Read more →
July 4, 2025

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 »

Australian School of Mountaineering
Avalanche Training Australia
K7 Adventures
The Climbing Company
Thredbo Backcountry Tours
Survive First Aid

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MSC Membership Drive 2026 is on!

Join the community supporting avalanche education, forecasting, events and backcountry safety across Australia, and go in the draw to win prizes all winter long thanks to our incredible partners.

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This Winter could start here ⬇️

We’re giving MSC Members the chance to win a spot on an AST1 course in NSW!

Choose your course, grab your raffle tickets, and back yourself.

Drawn June 28. Winner connects straight with @alpineaccessaust to lo
Winter is nearly here and the MSC team can’t wait to be a part of it with you!

Not a member yet? Sign up today ✅ 

If you’re a member from June 1, you go into the draw for some awesome monthly prizes from huge brands and partners!

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We’re looking forward to another series of backcountry education nights in Melbourne, Jindabyne, Sydney, Canberra, Bright & Thredbo! 

Designed for beginners and veterans alike, we unpack backcountry etiquette and safety, weather and avalan
Warren Miller continues to support Mountain Safety Collective as community partner for this year’s Australian tour of their new movie, Sno-ciety.

Screenings start in mid May and run until late June at select venues around the country. Check th

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