delivers training programs, organizes exams, and issues state-recognized vocational qualifications for hiking guides, active recreation instructors, and mountaineering trainers. Eesti Matkaliit arranges national competitions and events such as hiking technique championships and climbers’ championships, as well as annual gatherings for hikers. It administers recognition programs and merit badges for notable hikes, hikers, and organizations. The association also collaborates with partners on trail development, safety standards, and environmentally responsible access to nature, while engaging internationally through membership in broader rambling and sports bodies.