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.
Alpine Trekking Guides may also directly assist Climbing and IFMGA Mountain Guides on névé walks.
All Alpine Trekking Guides are currently required to graduate via the Hard Ice Guide pathway, as such they have well developed guiding and instruction skills.
There are specific geographic limitations currently in place for Alpine Trekking Guides.
Act as a lead guide on dry or hard ice glaciated areas.
Be a supervising instructor on ice climbing courses run in these areas.
Assist an NZMGA Climbing Guide or IFMGA Guide on walking trips to névé areas under direct supervision.
Guide the climbing route on either the direct route on Chancellor Dome from Chancellor Hut and return via the same route or the standard route on Mt Moltke from Castle Rocks Hut and return via the same route.
Guide the standard route over Ball Pass under the indirect supervision of an NZMGA Climbing Guide or an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
