Our Blog
Of course you realize we would all rather be out having fun in the canyons than sitting at a computer writing blog posts.
Nonetheless, we will do our best to keep you informed about upcoming courses and assessments, let you know who is in the news, as well as share information of general interest regarding canyoneering and the profession of guiding.
Reflections on releasable systems: Self-locking-backups?
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 across...
Professional Handbook Canyoning: Review
Book review
Is it time to get a Double Ended Rope Bag?
“Gear Perspective” Double-Ended bag
MadRock Safeguard: Useful for Pro Guiding?
Safeguard rigged as a single releasable line Oher rope related activities like caving, climbing, rope access, have been using self-locking & assisted-braking devices for a while. Devices like the Petzl line up ID, Evac, Rig, Stop, GriGr. Recently, a relatively new...
Canyoneering Competency Checklist
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...
Congratulations Matthew Arnold – Level 2 Certification
Matthew is working professionally guiding canyons in British Columbia Canada. Under the mentorship of Guillaume Coupier (CGI Level 3 Pro Guide), Matthew is helping to develop the sport of canyoning in and around the Okanagan area of BC. They offer half day trips that...
Newest Level 2 Pro Canyon Guide: Timothy Reynolds
Timothy is a canyoneering guide based in Tucson, AZ USA. From Tim's CGI profile: "Tim Reynolds started his fascination with the vertical world and canyoneering over 10 years ago. He was initially completely self taught, although thru the years has advanced his...
Canada’s best canyoning sites
Always enjoy seeing CGI guides in the news. Check out this article featuring West Coast Canyoning Adventures in British Columbia, Canada. Navigating Canada’s best canyoning sites – some outdoor skills required
Newest Level 3 Pro Canyon Guide: Tyler Miller
Tyler is a canyoneering guide based in Springdale, Utah USA. From Tyler’s CGI profile: “Passionate and professional guide serving the greater Zion area. Currently living and working in Springdale, Utah for Red Desert Adventures and Zion Guru.14+ years of technical...
How to ascend a tensioned line
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...
Book Review : Canyoning in the Pacific Northwest
The title of this book is a little bit misleading. Yes, it certainly covers plenty of swift-water related techniques pertinent to the Pacific North West region of USA, but it also offers plenty of techniques, tips, and insights for class A & B canyons. If you are...
Rigging Choices and Ropes
Canyoneering practices get shaped by the type of canyons we do, and the gear we use.If we frequent routes with nice bolt placements, we grow fond of adjustable safety tethers and SAS systems. If we frequent routes with bushes and cairns as anchors we get to love...