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Choose a Pathway

The NZMGA has chosen to adopt the NZ Covid Vaccine Pass system for all of our Training and Certification Programme for 2022. At present, all candidates on courses will need a valid My Vaccine Pass.

The NZMGA offers 5 guiding pathways.
The IFMGA pathway provides an internationally recognised qualification as an end point.

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IFMGA Guide Pathway
IFMGA Guide IFMGA Guide Pathway
» With the changes to the New Zealand Government guidelines with regards to Covid-19, the NZMGA no longer requires a Vaccine Pass for participants on…
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NZMGA Climbing Guide Pathway
Climbing Guide NZMGA Climbing Guide Pathway
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NZMGA Ski Guide Pathway
Ski Guide NZMGA Ski Guide Pathway
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NZMGA Alpine Trekking Guide Pathway
Alpine Trekking Guide NZMGA Alpine Trekking Guide Pathway
» Alpine Trekking Guides are able to lead groups up to and through sub alpine walking terrain (maximum grade 1 Logan) where permanent snow may be…
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NZMGA Hard Ice Guide Pathway
Hard Ice Guide NZMGA Hard Ice Guide Pathway
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The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) is an internationally recognised non-profit Professional Industry Association servicing the standards and competency needs of mountain guides and…

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