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The science behind teaching & learning: Tying Knots
During the few years that I have spent as a canyoneering instructor, I have been able to gather some observations regarding teaching how to tie knots:

MadRock Safeguard: Useful for Pro Guiding?
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

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:

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

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
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- Reflections on releasable systems: Self-locking-backups?
- Professional Handbook Canyoning: Review
- Is it time to get a Double Ended Rope Bag?
- The science behind teaching & learning: Tying Knots
- MadRock Safeguard: Useful for Pro Guiding?
- Canyoneering Competency Checklist
- Congratulations Matthew Arnold – Level 2 Certification
- Newest Level 2 Pro Canyon Guide: Timothy Reynolds
- Canada’s best canyoning sites
- Newest Level 3 Pro Canyon Guide: Tyler Miller
- How to ascend a tensioned line
- Book Review : Canyoning in the Pacific Northwest
- Rigging Choices and Ropes
- Canyoneering Etiquette
- Learning new tools
- Releasable to Tails Up Efficient Transition
- Do we know enough about our clients’ health and abilities to manage risks?
- Canyoneering Terminology Translations
- Retrievable Rigging: Is It Useful for Professional Guiding?
- FX Gagnon
- Adolfo Isassi
- New Instructors/Evaluators
- New Regional Director, Mexico Norte
- Guide Training, Level 1/2
- Canyons.MX
- Canyoneering Karma
- Facebook Group