Steve Signal

Steve Signal is the chairman of Turangi LandSAR, a search and rescue organization in New Zealand. He has been actively involved in coordinating rescue efforts on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, particularly during peak hiking seasons such as Easter when the number of visitors can exceed 4,000 in a single day. Signal has highlighted the challenges faced by search and rescue teams, including the high frequency of rescues and the necessity for adequate preparation by hikers, as many underestimate the trail's difficulty.