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Join me for an unforgettable adventure in Nepal, where breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage await. This unique opportunity combines the thrill of advanced canyoning training with an immersive exploration of Nepal's stunning natural beauty.
🌟 Meet Felipe, our new CGI Pro Guide from Pucon, Chile! 🇨🇱 With 11 years of canyoning experience, Felipe has been guiding adventurers through some of the most stunning canyons in the world. His extensive travels in Europe have enriched his expertise, bringing fresh ideas and techniques to our team. We’re thrilled to have Felipe on board and can’t wait for you to join us on an unforgettable canyoning adventure! 🚀🌊
Thanks to Todd Kolberg for allowing me to observe his Uber L1 course in LA this weekend. I enjoy watching other instructors to see how they present knowledge and skills to eager new students. Always something to learn.
As a bonus, the guy assisting him is someone I have known for a long time, but have not seen for 20 years.
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Canyon Guides International is proud to announce the training and certification of 12 new Level 2 canyon guides in Mexico.
In February and March of this year CGI Instructors Rich Carlson and Adolfo Isassi were invited to train and assess a group of canyoneers from a Monterrey canyoning club called Legión Cañonera del Norte. It was obvious from the first day that every member of the group had already been learning and practicing at a level higher than most. It is rare for 100% of a class of candidates to pass and be granted certification, but this group did it.
Congratulations to:
Alan Fernando Muñoz Espinosa
Ana Lilia Cristobal Hernandez
Antonio Sainz Serralde
Arturo Martinez Robles
Edrei Arim Ventura Naranjo
Enrique Israeli Martinez Baez
Erick Castillo de la Garza
Jesús Mario Leal de la Fuente
José Alberto García Córdova
Melissa Yesenia Juárez Treviño
Oswaldo Vitella Guerrero
Pablo César Valero Arellano
We are proud to welcome all of you as members of Canyon Guides International.
Canyon Guides International is proud to announce the release of its "Canyoneering Competencies List". This multipurpose document serves as:
- A course design guide for CGI Instructors
- A study guide for aspiring professional guides
- A study guide for recreational canyoneers and canyon leaders
- A matrix of competencies aligned with course levels
- A course selection guide for newcomers that want to get instruction from certified instructors
A step forward from current skills lists, this Competencies List was created by Rich Carlson, based on his 40+ years of experience canyoneering and 30+ years guiding and teaching, with input from several CGI instructors from the USA and Canada. The result is not only a document that lists canyoning skills and competencies, but offers an instructional framework and philosophy to teach rope work and manage risk.
The document is available in PDF format for download from CGI's website at:
https://canyonguidesinternational.org/docs/competencies-checklist-CGI.pdf
Photos from the October 2022 CGI Canyon Rendezvous in Monterrey Mexico.
T-shirts are in production for the 2022 Canyon Rendezvous in Monterrey Mexico, 22-30 October.
Received in Laredo TX. Donations from BlueWater ropes for our upcoming canyon rendezvous, 22-30 October here in Monterrey Mexico.
https://canyonguidesinternational.org/rendezvous/
Grateful to BlueWater for their tremendous generosity and support over the years.
Congratulations to Matthew Arnold, on receiving your Level 2 Canyon Guide Certification.
https://canyonguidesinternational.org/congratulations-matthew-arnold-level-2-certification/
Thanks to CE4Y for their generous support of the 2022 Canyon Rendezvous in Monterrey Mexico, 22-30 October.
We added another sponsor. Our thanks go out to Gear Perspective for their generous support of the CGI Canyon Rendezvous, 22-30 October in Monterrey Mexico.
Our thanks to Amphipak for their generous support of the CGI Canyon Rendezvous, 22-30 October in Monterrey Mexico.
Thanks to Glacier Black, creators of high-quality technical gear, for their generous support of the CGI Canyon Rendezvous, 22-30 October in Monterrey Mexico.
We are honored to include BlueWater Ropes among our sponsors for the CGI Canyon Rendezvous, coming 22-23 October in Monterrey Mexico.
BlueWater was the first US company to create ropes specially made for canyoneering, including the 8mm Canyon Pro, still a favorite of many pro canyon guides. BlueWater has supported the canyoneering community, including sponsoring rendezvous for more than 20 years.
Thanks to Jesús Guerrero and IBO Adventures for supporting the 2022 Canyon Rendezvous coming up in October.
IBO Adventures operates the adventure park at Hotel Hacienda Cola de Caballo with activities that include bungee, via ferrata, roller zip, canopy tour, hot air balloon rides, paragliding, sky diving and more.
Be sure to include some time in your rendezvous schedule to experience some of the fun they offer.
Thanks to canyons.mx for their support of our 2022 canyon rendezvous, coming up 22-30 October. Check out their website at https://canyons.mx for technical information, canyon beta, merchandise from the creative mind of Pepe “Barranco” Benavides, and more.
It will not surprise anyone that we asked our friend Pepe to create the graphics, t-shirts and signage for the rendezvous.
Thanks to Mauricio G Muguerza and Aldea Matacanes for sponsoring our upcoming Canyon Rendezvous.
We know from experience organizing more than 40 rendezvous in the past that people’s expectations vary, so we are offering a range of accommodations for the rendezvous and not including the price in the rendezvous fee. You can stay in a fine hotel, save money staying in a rustic cabin, or save even more by camping.
Aldea Matacanes will serve as the Potrero Redondo activity hub during the rendezvous. It is within hiking distance to several of the most popular canyons in the area.
Canyoneering terminology translations; Spanish-English. Check out this latest blog post by CGI Technical Directory, Adolfo Isassi.
https://canyonguidesinternational.org/canyoneering-terminology-translations/
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Mark your calendars now. Canyon Guides International will be hosting a rendezvous open to all professional canyon guides of all levels. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, improve existing skills, share ideas and information, explore new canyons and have lots of fun.
Marque sus calendarios ahora. Canyon Guides International organizará una cita abierta a todos los guías profesionales de cañones de todos los niveles. Únase a nosotros en esta maravillosa oportunidad de aprender nuevas habilidades, mejorar las existentes, compartir ideas e información, explorar nuevos cañones y divertirse mucho.
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.
Since 1999, FX has been an international adventure guide specialized in backcountry skiing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and canyoning.
His love for sharing the outdoors with others moved him to North Vancouver, in the North Shore Mountains, where he started West Coast Educational Adventures & West Coast Canyoning Adventures Ltd.
Being in the snow, in the water on the rocks is what fills FX and inspires him to empower others. In that way you will find he doesn’t just “show up” to the day, he brings a passion that helps you transcend your fears and barriers.
“Mentor-neering”
“A true guide is able to bring others to a higher level of self-awareness, help them achieve higher goals and surpass their limits, create a deeper connection with nature and others while maintaining amazing, memorable adventures without compromising safety. This is where the term “‘mentor-neering’ comes from.” -FX Gagnon
FX’s experience spans two decades and includes search and rescue. He knows as well as anyone the risks and the importance of risk management. For that reason, high standards of safety are achieved through thorough planning and adhering to industry best practices.
As the sport grows in North America, FX remains the only certified Canyoning Adventures Operator on the West Coast of Canada and is setting the standards as high as possible so those that follow will also promote safety awareness and environmental stewardship.
His goal is to establish West Coast Education Adventures as a new benchmark for outdoor education, promoting experiential learning by keeping its students actively engaged in an appropriately challenged and mindful experience.
Whether hanging rope-taught below a waterfall, practicing first aid, avalanche safety, or just figuring out how to roll your kayak, FX will be there every step of the way to ensure the best learning experience on your path to sustainable and independent adventure.
Visit his company website at: www.wccanyoning.com
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Formacion y Evaluacion para Aspirantesa Guias de Cañonismo
CGI Nivel 1 y 2
FECHAS: 19, 20 y 21 de febrero 2021
SEDE: Monterrey NL Mexico
COSTO: $3200 MXP
Dirigido a guias de cañones y a cañoneros que an adquirido suficientes conocimientos tecnicos. Los temas que se cubriran durante la formacion son los siguientes:
• Material y equipo (textil y metalico)
• Anclajes o cabeceras (naturales y artificiales)
• Armado de estaciones (fijas y desembragables)
• Aseguramiento (belay)
• Pasamanos y facilitacion de cortesia (manejo de clientes)
• Rescate y sistema de polipastos con poleas
• Tirolinas
EQUIPO Y MATERIAL NECESARIO:
• casco
• arnés pélvico
• línea de vida (cola de vaca)
• descensor
• 10 mosquetones con seguro
• 5 más de cordino (7mm)
• 1 es linda dyneema (120cm)
• Equipo para ascencion por cuerda (jumar, croll, basic)
• 2 mallones
• bandola
• Micro Traxion
• polea
FACILITADORES
Para mayor informacion favor de contactar a:
Daniel Zarazua Gomez ... 8120102313
Tomas Hernandez ... 8441308359
Lylia Rocha ... 8128617190
NOTA: Esta formación y evaluación corresponde a la parte técnica de la certificación por CGI
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 canyoneering specific training under the mentorship of Rich Carlson and the American Canyoneering Association leadership assessment program where I attained a Leader 2 certification, and later moved to work on my Professional Guide Certification under Rick Green. I have complimented my canyoneering training with a Swiftwater Rescue Certification from Sierra Rescue 3 International and Wilderness First Aid certification.
In 2017 I was invited to be part of the American Canyoneering Association organization as Chairman of The Board to help the organization doubling efforts on its mission of “Canyoneering Safety Through Training and Education”.
In 2018, I started to get professional work as Guide Assistant for Excursions of Escalante in Utah and participated in national and international TV projects guiding and rigging for TV crews filming promotional videos and adventure episodes for TV series.
In 2019 I started guiding professionally for Excursions of Escalante in central Utah area, and Epic One Adventures in the southern Utah area.
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MONTERREY MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 2020
Lead Instructor/Evaluator: Rich Carlson
There are two training and assessment modules in this series, offered over two weekends. Each module includes instruction, practice and assessment to fulfill the requirements for Pro Canyon Guide certification from Canyon Guides International.
Instructor/Assessor: September 19-20 AND 25-27
Pro Guide Level 1/2: September 25-27
The Instructor/Assessor module is open only to those who are currently recognized by Canyon Guides International as certified Pro Canyon Guides, Level 2 or higher.
NOTE: If you have received equivalent certification from another organization, contact us to request recognition.
The fee for the 5-day module is $255.
The Pro Guide Level 1/2 module is open to individuals already working as professional canyon guides AND to recreational canyoneers who have already acquired significant technical skills. Do not register if you are looking for basic canyoneering instruction.
Training and assessment will be conducted by Instructor/Assessor candidates who are participating in the 5-day module under the direction and supervision of the Lead Instructor/Evaluator.
The fee for the 3-day module is $160.
LINK TO REGISTRATION IN THE COMMENTS BELOW
Just finished 9 days of Pro Canyon Guide Training in Monterrey Mexico. Great group of students from Mexico and the United States.
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