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NZMGA Alpine Trekking Guide Pathway

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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 encountered and where risk minimisation may require the use of the rope.

They may guide in all other non-glaciated terrain where the skills of alpinism are required, but where a rope would not normally expect to be used.

Alpine Trekking Guides may also directly assist Climbing and IFMGA Mountain Guides on névé walks.

There are specific geographic limitations currently in place for Alpine Trekking Guides.

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Logged Experience - Alpine Trekking

Entry onto the Alpine Trekking Guide Level 1 Course, requires:

 

A minimum of 30 logged days over 3 years in summer and winter of…

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5 days

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate (PHEC)

This advanced outdoor first aid qualification is recognised by New Zealand outdoor education and adventure tourism providers. During the 5-day…

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7 days

New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management - Level 5

This course provides the first level of professional training available, enabling participants to work in all sectors of the avalanche…

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Alpine Trekking Guide Pathway Application

To be allocated a place on the Alpine Trekking Guide Pathway, you must have met the following criteria:

Have completed the Logged Experience…

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Entry into Training Phase

6 days

Snow and Ice Guide Training Course

This guides' training course is to take solid amateur mountaineering skills and knowledge and teach the candidate how to change/modify techniques…

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6 days

Level 1 Alpine Trekking Assessment Course

This course assesses candidates on the Guiding skills necessary to perform as an Alpine Trekking Guide.
Candidates are expected to have full…

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Assistant Guide Status

15 days

Alpine Trekking Guide Apprenticeship

To be allocated a place on a Alpine Trekking Guide Level 2 Course, you must have met the following criteria:

Have Assistant Alpine Trekking Guide…

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6 days

Level 2 Alpine Trekking Assessment Course

Participants may be assessed on any topic of the Alpine Trekking Guide syllabus at any stage of the course and will be required to teach and…

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