by Rich Carlson | Dec 7, 2022 | CGI News, Training
Canyon Guides International announces the release of its new Canyoneering Competencies Checklist – a major step forward from current skills lists. This multi-purpose document incorporates: a matrix of competencies aligned with course levels a map for progressive...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jul 3, 2022 | Technical, Training
Recently the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l’escalade) posted a video as an invitation to work on an effort to explore options to add security during Release & Lower operations During Pro Guide assessments, and Pro practice you will come...
by Adolfo Isassi | Apr 11, 2022 | Technical, Training
This question comes via JD Buchanan.You may need to ascend a tensioned line, like a guided rappel to fix something at the top anchor, or to assist a stuck teammate in the middle of the guided rappel. The two photos should give you a good idea on how to rig your...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jan 31, 2022 | review, Training
I got this book from Canyon Zone.Is written by CREPS: Center of Sports Resources Expertise and Performance (in France)and Illustrated by the Petzl foundationThe book has 304 pages and it is illustrated with the Petzl style diagrams, illustrations and lots of...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 21, 2021 | Training
cognitive bias As professional guides, we have invested resources and time learning an array of skills to perform our chosen role and craft in canyons. One of these skills is working with ropes and rigging systems to mitigate the risks involved while traveling through...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 14, 2021 | Technical, Training
“Gear Perspective” Double-Ended bag When you are guiding, there are several tasks that require using two ends of a rope. This two ends can come from two different ropes, but can also come from the same rope: Tope rope belaysRetrievable safety linesRigging...
