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.

July Prize Draw Winners

• Arc’teryx Rush Jacket: Martin Dempsey

• Salomon Shift Binding: William Earnshaw

• POC Calyx Helmet & Nexal Goggles: David Warren

• Thredbo Backcountry Tours: Hilary McAllister

• Out Of Optics Electra Goggles: Chris Young

• Australian School of Mountaineering: Jade Middleton

• Capital Brewing: Stuart Glastonbury

• Wild Magazine: Noel Ward

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.

POC Obex BC MIPS Hedvig Wessel Ed and Devour Glacial Sunglasses

RRP $705

Designed to awaken a desire for exploration, the Hedvig Wessel Collection takes inspiration from her conquering of another of Norway's peaks, Store Skagastølstind, with all designs coming directly from paintings created after her adventure. Pair this with the Devour Glacial sunglasses with extra eye shields to block more light for the ultimate in eye coverage and protection.

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. 

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.

Wild Magazine - Annual Subscription (4 issues)

RRP $55

For 44 years now, Wild has been telling the inspirational stories of the Australian adventure community. And from the very beginning, backcountry snow sports have been at the heart of the magazine; back in 1981 when the mag was launched, the very first cover was of a backcountry skier. But our stories are not just cracking tales; they are crafted, well-written pieces unlike anything you’ll find on the internet. The imagery is amazing, too. Wild: Adventure. Conservation. Wilderness.

June Prize Draw Winners

• Arc’teryx Rush Jacket: Amelia van Ewijk

• Black Crows Nocta Skis: Travis Nisbet

• Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard: Steve Gretton

• POC Calyx Helmet & Nexal Goggles: Tabea Helmich

• The Climbing Company: Will Power

• Thredbo Backcountry Tours: Joel Williams

• Avalanche Training Australia: Adam Rehak

• Blizzard Academy: John Gertsakis

• Alpine Access Australia: George Longbottom

• Capital Brewing: Pei-Yin Lew

• Wild Magazine: Vail Cui