MSC Membership Drive 2025

Mountain Safety Collective (MSC) relies in large part on our public membership program to sustain our professional backcountry conditions reports and related initiatives for Australian backcountry users. As a not-for-profit association, every new and renewing MSC member fee helps keep observation and forecasting teams in the Victoria and New South Wales mountains.

When you sign up through the membership drive period, you receive benefits like an on-demand member-pack, 35% off MSC merchandise, exclusive access to MSC maps and guides and discounts from key sponsors.

In 2025, new and existing MSC members go into the draw for monthly prizes from our generous supporters with winners drawn in June. July and August. More prizes will be added in coming weeks, so check back for more details.

Not sure if your membership is still active? You can sign in here to check or send us a message.

Arc’teryx Rush Jacket

RRP $1150 > $1200

Light, durable GORE-TEX shell delivering essential backcountry weather protection in Womens’ and Mens’ styles.

Your backcountry kit – tools that withstand rugged conditions and perform at the point of need – gives you the freedom to find new lines. The Rush is an essential component. Light and durable, the 80D 3L GORE-TEX fabric with GORE C-KNIT™ backer technology delivers waterproof, windproof protection with enhanced breathability. The StormHood™ adjusts for improved peripheral vision, an embedded RECCO® reflector can aid search and rescue, pit zippers ventilate, and multiple pockets organise small essentials.

Black Crows Nocta Skis

RRP $1399

At 122 mm underfoot and with a reverse camber profile, the Nocta has almost endless float in soft snow conditions. Black Crows uses a long radius, extended sidecut profile on the Nocta, which provides both stability at speed and a catch free feel when you want to release the tail edge and get the ski to pivot and smear. The blend of poplar and paulownia in the core of the ski gives it a stable, yet lightweight and playful feel. 177cm 2021/22 model.

Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard 160

RRP $999

Blast and Dodge It All on this Quiver-of-One. We spend a lot of time poking around Vermont's tight trees and icy lines, so we built the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard to blast through it all. It's a daily driver with a build and materials worthy of the Family Tree name. The directional shape has enough taper to float the nose on deeper days, while the board's directional camber and flex maintain the pop to keep it lively in all conditions and terrain.

POC Calyx Helmet & Nexal Goggles

RRP $705

Taking inspiration from both our ski and cycling heritage to create a truly multi-functional helmet, the new Calyx keeps you protected whether skiing, mountaineering or cycling. Pair this with the Nexal or Nexal Mid (smaller frame) goggles and you have the ultimate head and eye protection combination.

Thredbo Backcountry Tours

RRP $498

Introduction to Backcountry Tour for two people. If you’re new to Alpine Touring, this full-day tour is the perfect way to get started. Your guide will walk you through the specialist equipment, key safety techniques, and skills needed to negotiate beginner backcountry terrain. 

Avalanche Training Australia

RRP $350

The two day avalanche awareness course provides essential introductory information for backcountry users, who need the basic knowledge required to help them make decisions about their personal safety when in avalanche terrain.

This NSW based course provides foundation knowledge only and we recommend that course participants travel in the backcountry with experienced leaders until they have gained sufficient understanding of avalanche phenomena to make sound judgements for themselves. Course dates: 12-13 July; 2-3 August; 30-31 August; 6-7 September.

Alpine Access Australia

RRP $175

With many years of experience in the Australian backcountry, and a team of Canadian Avalanche Association accredited instructors & expert guides, Alpine Access Australia runs avalanche skills training (AST1) in Australia.

NSW Backcountry Intro Day - learning about touring techniques, equipment, route selection & more on Friday 11 July, Friday 25 July, or Friday 8 August.

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50% off AST1 Avalanche Skills Training NSW - a 2 day course held on most weekends and some weekday courses throughout July and August.

Capital Brewing

RRP $62

Win a case of Coast Ale - A delightfully refreshing beer! This easy drinker is fresh, crisp and clean with a smooth satisfying finish.