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Some years a go, representatives of the New Zealand government recognized the need to educate people regarding the hazards of the outdoors and to teach the skills necessary for survival. The functions of the Mountain Safety Council are explained, and a typical training program is described. (KM)

The New Zealand Outdoor Pursuits Center is located on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu and is the country's first permanent institution for the training of leaders in outdoor and survival skills at the secondary level. Among the courses offered by the Center are general mountaineering, mountaineering, teaching outdoor activities, canoeing, mountain leadership, etc. (JC)