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Choose a Pathway
The NZMGA offers 5 guiding pathways.
The IFMGA pathway provides an internationally recognised qualification as an end point.
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Guiding Pathways
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IFMGA Mountain Guide
This is the highest qualification available. The guide is qualified in both Climbing and Ski disciplines, carries the carnet of the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA) and... Read more
How to Apply
There are five guiding pathways that you can apply for with the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association.  On submitting your Application to the NZMGA you are applying for a specific... Read more
Climbing Guide
Climbing Guides are able to undertake all climbing and mountaineering activities in New Zealand where skiing is not the main objective.

Climbing Guides have the guiding and instructional skills...
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IFMGA Guide
This is the highest level of qualification awarded by the NZMGA and is the only mountain guide qualification recognised throughout all IFMGA nations. 

IFMGA Mountain Guides are self regulating...
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Climbing Guide
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Course Dates
If you are interested in a course, get your application in! Even if a course is full, there is no reason not to lodge an application: there may be a last minute opening; a second course may run; you... Read more
Logged Experience - Climbing
The NZMGA needs to see a solid base of personal mountaineering skills, knowledge and experience from guide candidates. To apply for a place on the Climb Guide Pathway, Applicants must present for... Read more
Logged Experience - Skiing
To apply for a place on the Ski Guide Pathway, you must present for consideration to the NZMGA Training Officer a logbook covering a minimum of three seasons winter backcountry skiing and ski... Read more

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