Historical issues of the New Zealand Alpine Journal, dating back to 1892, have been digitised for reference use. To browse past issues or search for
From the previous article on climbing anchor basics, one of the fundamental qualities an anchor should have is that it is definitely strong enough for the expected forces it may experience. We’ll expand a fair bit on that in this discussion of anchor strength.
Whether at the local crag, on a multi-pitch rock mission, or in the alpine on...
The judging for this year's NZAC Photo Competition is now complete! Stay tuned to our...
Three Honorary Memberships and four Life Memberships have been awarded in 2023.
Honorary Memberships
Anne
The Capitan is a capable helmet that does the job across a range of climbing...
If the above is a headline you never want to see, NZAC needs you to...
Two Honorary memberships and five Life Memberships have been awarded in 2022.
Honorary Memberships
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The following article from the UIAA is a slight adaption from a speech given by...
The Mount Everest Foundation (MEF) is a grant-giving body supporting exploratory scientific and mountaineering expeditions...
The bibs are made with TNF's new(ish) proprietary waterproof/breathable membrane—Futurelight. This new wunder-fabric is supposed...