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IFMGA Pathway Application

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IFMGA Pathway Application
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IFMGA Pathway Application

To apply for a place on the IFMGA Pathway, you must present for consideration to the NZMGA Training Officer a mountaineering resume for both climbing and skiing.

  • Logged Experience - Climbing requirements.
  • Logged Experience - Skiing requirements.

In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Current Pre Hospital Emergency Care Certificate (40 hours) or equivalent.
  • Avalanche Course Stage 1 Certificate or its overseas equivalent.
  • Be at least 18 years old when your course starts.
  • New Zealand resident or have a current work permit.
  • Current Medical Certificate of fitness.

Once your application has been accepted, you'll be required to pass the 1 day Technical Rock Exam and 1 day Technical Ski Exam before entry into the training phase of the IFMGA Pathway.

Additional information:

Logged Experience - Climbing Logged Experience - Skiing Technical Rock Exam Technical Ski Exam Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management - Level 5

Downloads

NZMGA Application Form 2025

June 24, 2025
[.pdf] (489 KB)

NZMGA Medical Certificate Form 2019

September 24, 2024
[.docx] (56 KB)

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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 the tourism operators they work for. The NZMGA regulates the quality of guiding through its training…

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