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    NZ Mountain Guides Assoc
    to represent the highest standards of mountain professionalism
    Mount Sefton (Photo: Alpine Recreation)
  • 2
    Qualifying Guides
    to uphold and promote standards of certified guides in the mountain community of Aotearoa New Zealand
    Mt Dixon Summit (Photo: Alpine Recreation)
  • 3
    Training & Certification
    Courses for Mountain & Ski Guides
    Candidates on a Ski Guides Course (Photo: NZMGA)
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    Training & Certification
    Courses for Alpine Trekking, Hard Ice and Heli-ski Guides
    Snowshoeing on the Fox Glacier (Photo: Elke Braun-Elwert)
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NZMGA guides are dedicated professionals and experts in their chosen fields.

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