Join CGI
Certification is not required for Membership, but Membership is required for Certification.
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.
Benefits of Membership
- Opportunity to consolidate all of your informal learning, formal training, experience and existing credentials to receive an internationally-recognized certification.
- Member discounts on training and assessments.
- 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.
- Access to exclusive member-only content on our website.
- Invitations to member-only events.
Discounts on Gear / Logo Merchandise
Members are elibible for discounts on gear (20-50% off) from some of the top brands on the planet; including Petzl, BlueWater, Rock Exotica, CMC Rescue and many more.
Plus CGI logo merchandise that includes helmet stickers, t-shirts, multi-purpose neckwear, decals, and more.
Associate
Recreational Canyoneer
$
25
Annual
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This membership is intended for individuals who are currently certified as recreational canyon leaders or wish to pursue leader training and certification.
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NOTE: This is not a professional level membership.
Aspirant
Canyon Guide
$
45
Annual
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Open to all professional canyon guides, regardless of your current level of training and certification.
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NOTE: Paid Aspirant Membership is a prerequisite for application for CGI certification and an ongoing condition for maintaining CGI Level 1 certification.
Professional
Canyon Guide
$
85
Annual
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Open to all professional canyon guides, regardless of your current level of training and certification.
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NOTE: Paid Professional Membership is a prerequisite for CGI certification – Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 – and an ongoing condition for maintaining certification.