Looking for a canyoneering guide? The ACA offers certification programs for canyoneering guides in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and internationally.
The ACA certified professionals listed here come from many different backgrounds, but one thing unites them all – their passion for our sport and their desire to provide you with the best possible canyoneering experience and training.
Our certified professionals have undergone rigorous training and examination that meets and exceeds international standards. For you as a consumer, ACA certification provides a decisive tool for choosing the right person for your needs and objectives.
Affiliated Organizations
The American Canyoneering Academy maintains relationships with other training organizations around the world, including the UK Canyon Guides Association and the Hong Kong Canyoning Association.
Guides and Instructors based in the United States and Canada
Dave Critchley
Alberta Canada
Katie Graham
Alberta Canada
Joe Storms
Alberta Canada
Scott Campbell
Alberta Canada
Trevor Lecard
Alberta Canada
Guides and Instructors based in New Zealand
Guides and Instructors based in Latin America
Mauricio Odio
Costa Rica
Jose Pisarro Rodriguez
Costa Rica
Alfonso Carrero
Ponce Puerto Rico