WMC Level 1 Canyoneering Assessment
This is for anyone who feels they are ready for an assessment of their skills at the CGI Level 1.
TO BE CLEAR, THIS IS AN ASSESSMENT AND NOT A TRAINING! ONLY ATTEND IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE READY!
There will be different stations where you will demonstrate your skills to complete a specific task. There will be no demonstrations. Any items from the EL and Level 1 lists may be part of the assessment, and there is also a written test. The MMO and all hitches tied with a VT Prusik are also possible assessment items. It is scheduled to take 2 days.
If, at any time, you perform an operation in a scenario where a life is put at risk, your assessment will be over. Open carabiners supporting a life or being stopped by an assessor to avoid a failure are examples of a life at risk. Also, if your overall skills are not fluid and well-practiced, it will show early on. At some point, you may not be allowed to continue. You will have only one attempt to challenge a level 1 assessment. Make the most of your attempt. You will be scored on a scale from 1 to 5 for each topic. 5 is perfect, and 1 is a failure.
Competencies Checklist: https://canyonguidesinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/competencies-checklist-CGI.pdf
Knowledge Base: https://canyonguidesinternational.org/knowledge-base/
More details will follow, but get signed up now.
Registration & Attendance: To attend this free event, you must have an active Wasatch Mountain Club (WMC) membership. Space is limited as posted (including the hosts), and everyone must RSVP individually. If plans change, please cancel at least 24 hours before to give other members the opportunity to participate. No-shows or late cancellations may lead to blacklisting.
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