Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video you will learn what essentials to take whenever you head off for a trail run. This includes water, snacks, a map and compass, warm layers including a hat and gloves, a rain jacket and thermals, sunscreen and a cap, and a small emergency kit – first aid kit, survival bag, whistle, a torch and a communication device.

Read the trail running activity guide: issuu.com/nzmountainsafetycouncil/docs/msc.orag.trail.run.2016?e=2922887/41329690

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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