Summer sees the comeback of acclaimed Tramping Safety Video series
In a bid to enhance the safety of walkers and trampers across Aotearoa, the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has unveiled seven new walk-through style videos. These videos, added to the existing collection of 12 videos from 2018, aim to prepare participants for popular tracks by highlighting common risks and hazards, key decision points, and offering guidance.
The new videos were shot in various backcountry locations across Aotearoa, with the filming equipment including drones, video cameras, batteries, and memory cards. The MSC Chief Executive expressed that the success of the first 12 videos made the decision to develop seven new ones straightforward.
These seven tracks were selected due to preventable safety incidents identified in MSC's safety data analysis. The tracks covered in the new videos include the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail Pinnacles Walk (Coromandel), Tararua Southern Crossing (Wellington/Wairarapa), Alpine Route and Red Hills (Tasman/Marlborough), Mt Somers Tracks (Canterbury), Copland Valley (Westland), Gillespie Pass, and the Rees-Dart Circuit (Otago).
The videos were developed in collaboration with partners such as the Department of Conservation (DOC), NZ Police, local LandSAR Search and Rescue volunteers, MetService, NZ Outdoor Instructors Association, and other local track groups and organizations.
The research conducted on the first 12 videos showed that walkers and trampers who watched the videos were safer. According to the findings, 85% said their overall understanding of the track had increased, with 95% of people learning something new. Moreover, 82% said their knowledge of hazards along the track had improved.
The new videos are available in the Plan My Walk app, on MSC's YouTube Channel, and will soon be available on the DOC and MetService websites, among others. The research also revealed that 76% of people who watched the video said they would make changes to their plans because of it, and 90% of those people did.
These informative videos are a valuable resource for anyone planning a hike or tramp in Aotearoa. They offer a unique insight into the challenges and risks associated with each track, helping to ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for all. For those interested in learning more about the research findings, further information is available.
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