IFMGA Mountain Guide

To gain IFMGA status through the NZMGA, you must meet the following requirements and apply to the Technical Subcommittee:

  • NZMGA Ski Guide status
  • NZMGA Climbing Guide status
  • A minimum of three years must have elapsed since Assistant Guide status was granted
  • A maximum of five years since the start of guide training to complete both Ski Guide and Climbing Guide Pathways

Ski Pathway Prerequisites Climbing Pathway Prerequisites Ski 2 Prerequisites Tech Ski Course Exam Rock Exam 4 Day Ski Guide Training Course 6 Day Snow & Ice Guiding Training Course 4 Day Rock Guiding Training Course 14 Day Level 2 Ski Assessment Course 14 Day Level 1 Ski Training/Assessment Course 14 Day Level 1 Climbing Training Assessment Course 14 Day Level 2 Climbing Assessment Course Climbing 2 Prerequisites


STATUS:
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, independent leaders and through the network of IFMGA nations greatly enhance the public experience in mountain travel.

Only IFMGA Mountain Guides may display the carnet.