To become a Canyon Guide, there are certain requirements that need to be met, particularly with regards to the necessary skills. These skills include Navigation, the use of GPS and Topo Maps, the ability to estimate times and distances, Leadership, Safety Checks, Belays (Top and Bottom), Safety Talk, Team Gear, Edge Protection, Multi pitch, Mechanical advantage (Simple, Compound, Complex), Progress Capture, Conversions (Static to lower, Static to haul, Cut and lower, Contingency to haul), Assisted Rappel, Assisted lower, Rappel on tensioned rope, and Pick-Off. Additionally, one must possess a minimum amount of experience, submit a canyon resume, have completed at least 40 canyons of at least 3A or equivalent rope experience, be proficient in all the required skills, and successfully completed Rappel Guide Level 2. Finally, two other Canyon Guides must recommend the applicant, and they must be certified as a Wilderness First Responder.