by Adolfo Isassi | Aug 13, 2021 | Training
As canyoneers, we are all too familiar with canyoneering “Beta” and its benefits. The rating and data on the canyon help us with the planning and risk mitigation. (Beta is jargon that designates information about a canyon. Beta may include information about the...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jul 29, 2021 | Technical, Training
I got this book (photo) from Rich Carlson some years ago. Great information for traveling around the world canyoneering, mountaineering, or just climbing. But probably more useful for training, assessing and understanding the latest developments in ropework. CGI has...
by Rich Carlson | Dec 2, 2020 | Training
Canyon Guides International conducted a training program for aspiring instructors/evaluators the last two weeks of November 2020 in Monterrey, Mexico. CGI Senior Instructor, Rich Carlson, provided instruction the fist weekend. Topics included establishing learning...
by Rich Carlson | Jul 20, 2020 | Training
COVID has presented many challenges in 2020. Challenge accepted for this 9-day Level 1 and Level 2 training program in Monterrey Mexico. Many restrictions were in place so location options were limited, but we still managed to cover all topics for this group of...