Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video you will learn a few methods of communicating in the bush. The video covers telling someone your plans and writing in hut books, as well as getting messages out via cell phones, satellite phones, satellite messenger devices, personal locator beacons and mountain radios.

#MakeItHomeNZ

Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz

Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk
Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490

Produced by New Zealand Mountain Safety Council 2017 with quitenicefilms.co.nz

Series made with support and collaboration from,

Duke Of Edinburgh's Hillary Award | Education Outdoors NZ | Scouts NZ | Girl Guiding NZ | Boys Brigade/ICONZ | Girls Brigade | Christian Camping NZ | Department of Conservation | MetService | Leave No Trace | NZ Recreation Association | NZOIA 

Prepare for your next adventure and make it home - mountainsafety.org.nz