Join CGI

Certification is not required for Membership, but Membership is required for Certification.

Benefits of Membership

  • Opportunity to consolidate all of your informal learning, formal training, experience and existing credentials to receive an internationally-recognized certification.
  • Credentials that indicate to prospective employers, clients and students that you belong to an internationally recognized professional organization.
  • Listing in our Member Directory.
  • Networking with other canyon guides, sharing ideas and information to continually hone your skills and advance our profession.
  • Invitations to member-only events.

Membership in Canyon Guides International is open to all professional guides and recreational canyon leaders, regardless of where you received your training and regardless of your current certification status. In fact, we believe there is significant value for aspiring guides in acquring knowledge and skills from multiple sources.

Associate

Recreational Canyoneer
$ 45 Annual
  • This membership is intended for individuals who are currently certified as recreational canyon leaders or wish to pursue leader training and certification.
  • NOTE: This is not a professional level membership.

Aspirant

Canyon Guide
$ 65 6 Months
  • Open only to individuals who wish to pursue certification through CGI.
  • NOTE: Aspirant Membership is a prerequisite for application for CGI certification.

Professional

Canyon Guide
$ 95 Annual
  • Open to all professional canyon guides, regardless of your current level of training and certification.
  • NOTE: Current Professional Membership is a prerequisite for CGI certification and an ongoing condition for maintaining certification.