We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the heart of Aotearoa’s mountain community: La Sportiva is now the official footwear partner of the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA). This partnership brings together two organisations united by a deep respect for the mountains and a shared commitment to safety, performance and professionalism.
The NZMGA represents the highest standard of professional mountain guiding in New Zealand. Its members are internationally recognised guides, instructors and trainers working across alpine, rock, ski and trekking environments. Through rigorous training, assessment and ongoing professional development, the NZMGA plays a vital role in ensuring guiding in Aotearoa remains safe, ethical and world-class.
This partnership with La Sportiva is about supporting that standard.
Backing professional guides in real mountain environments
NZMGA guides operate in some of the most demanding and dynamic terrain in the world. Their work requires deep technical expertise, sound decision-making and absolute trust in their equipment. By partnering with La Sportiva, the NZMGA aligns with a brand that understands the realities of professional mountain use and designs gear to perform in exactly those conditions.
With a long heritage in alpine footwear, La Sportiva is a natural fit for guides who spend their working lives on snow, rock, ice and mixed terrain. This partnership helps ensure NZMGA members are supported by equipment built for precision, durability and reliability in the environments they guide every day.
A shared commitment to standards, safety and progression
At its core, the NZMGA exists to uphold and advance guiding standards in New Zealand. That commitment extends beyond certification into education, mentorship and the long-term development of the guiding profession. Having La Sportiva on board as official footwear partner strengthens that mission by directly supporting guides in training, assessment and professional practice.
This partnership is more than a logo on gear. It’s about backing the people who lead, teach and inspire others in the mountains, and recognising the role that well-designed, fit-for-purpose equipment plays in safe and effective guiding. Here’s to the guides who set the standard, and the gear that help keep that standard high.
