Membership Registration
Membership in Canyon Guides International is open to all professional guides, 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.
NOTE: Certification is not required for Membership, but Membership is required for Certification.
Joining will grant you access to the Certification Checklist and other documents you will need to complete the process for Certification. If you prefer to download the documents prior to committing to become a member you can use the FREE Startup Registration.
Discounts on Gear / Logo Merchandise
In addition to the benefits listed below, Professional Members and Instructors 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.
Startup
Get on TrackStart here if you are interested in pursuing certification from CGI, but not ready to commit to full membership.
- Access to skills checklists and other certification documents
- Eligible to join our Pro Canyon Guides group on Facebook
- Listing in Member Directory
- Access to member-only content on our website
- Access to training outlines and certification assessment checklists
Professional
Canyon GuidesOpen to all professional canyon guides, regardless of your current level of training and certification.
- Access to skills checklists and other certification documents
- Eligible to join our Pro Canyon Guides group on Facebook
- Listing in Member Directory
- Access to member-only content on our website
- Access to training outlines and certification assessment checklists
Instructor
Teach and AssessOpen only to instructors certified by CGI.
- Access to skills checklists and other certification documents
- Eligible to join our Pro Canyon Guides group on Facebook
- Listing in Member Directory
- Access to member-only content on our website
- Access to training outlines and certification assessment checklists