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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.
Is it time to get a Double Ended Rope Bag?
“Gear Perspective” Double-Ended bag
Canyoneering Etiquette
Canyoneering Etiquette (for recreational canyoneering) As canyoneering guides, sometimes we travel to to other regions or countries to canyoneer, or we go out with new friends. For those occasions, lets take a look at etiquette. When you engage in any social endeavor,...
Learning new tools
cognitive bias As professional guides, we have invested resources and time learning an array of skills to perform our chosen role and craft in canyons. One of these skills is working with ropes and rigging systems to mitigate the risks involved while traveling through...
Releasable to Tails Up Efficient Transition
Rigging releasable for team/clients on temporary rigging, and transitioning to retrievable rigging for last person/lead/guide. Use case: There are a couple of cases throughout the Colorado plateau where you need to use retrievable-rigging, in combination with...
Do we know enough about our clients’ health and abilities to manage risks?
As canyoneers, we are all too familiar with canyoneering “Beta” and its benefits. The rating and data on the canyon help us with the planning and risk mitigation. (Beta is jargon that designates information about a canyon. Beta may include information about the...
Canyoneering Terminology Translations
I got this book (photo) from Rich Carlson some years ago. Great information for traveling around the world canyoneering, mountaineering, or just climbing. But probably more useful for training, assessing and understanding the latest developments in ropework. CGI has...
Retrievable Rigging: Is It Useful for Professional Guiding?
Sooner or later, canyoneers will come across this particular area of rigging: Retrievable Rigging Depending on the country or region of the world, it can be referred to as: Retrievable Rigging/Retrievable Anchors Ghosting Transient Rigging/Transient Anchors Métodos de...
FX Gagnon
In today's Guide Spotlight - FRANCOIS XAVIER (FX) GAGNON - CGI Certified Level 3 Pro Canyon Guide. Also serving as the current CGI Regional Director for Canada. FX resides in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 1999, FX has been an international adventure guide...
Adolfo Isassi
In today's Guide Spotlight - ADOLFO ISASSI - CGI Certified Level 3 Pro Canyon Guide. Also serving as the current Technical Director for CGI. Adolfo resides in Huricane, Utah. Canyoneering has been a big part of my life for the last eight years. I started my...
New Instructors/Evaluators
Canyon Guides International conducted a training program for aspiring instructors/evaluators the last two weeks of November 2020 in Monterrey, Mexico. CGI Senior Instructor, Rich Carlson, provided instruction the fist weekend. Topics included establishing learning...