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 needed to work in alpine rock, snow, and ice terrain, in both summer and winter. They can be seen guiding and providing instruction on the local rock crags, frozen waterfalls and leading expeditions throughout New Zealand's mountains. NZMGA Climbing Guides have gained a reputation as among the best throughout the world's great ranges.