Becoming a CAA member requires knowledge of evolving avalanche-related sciences, specialized technical training, and extensive operational experience. CAA members serve the public by evaluating avalanche hazards and managing risks to protect people and property from avalanches. As a member of the CAA, you gain an important credential that assures these vital responsibilities are being conducted by a capable and qualified individual.

The intangible benefits are not always as obvious to members, but a substantial amount of staff time is dedicated to them. A few of these are:

• Governance of the membership, and its code of ethics and conflict resolution within the membership
• Standards maintenance within the industry through member audits of CPD points
• Advocacy, representation and issue resolution with government, media and other organizations

As a CAA member you will have access to a variety of information and resources to help further professional excellence. Here are a few of the direct material benefits: 

• Subscription to the The Avalanche Journal
• Regular member news updates via email
• Professional development resources
• Employment Resources  
• Networking opportunities
• Eligibility for CAA Service Awards
• 10% discount on all CAA product sales
• Exclusive access to 1/8 page market place ad in The Avalanche Journal
• Discounted admission to the AGM and spring member social
• Discount on select CAA events
• Eligible for the pro purchase program
• Access to our annual Member Offer
• Eligible to win our monthly member appreciation prize
• Eligible to use the CAA logo under license
• Access to our Critical Incident Stress Management program
• Recognition that you maintain the highest levels of professionalism in Canada and worldwide
  

Additional Associate Member Benefits:

• Listing for Avalanche Products and Services Providers on the CAA website
• Discounted booth at the CAA Spring Conference & AGM
• 10% discount on InfoEx subscriptions
  

Additional Avalanche Practitioner benefits:

• Voting rights at the AGM elections
• Eligible to be licensed as an AST Level 1 provider
• Eligible for AST Provider Insurance
• Continuing Professional Development Program
• Access to more Pro Purchase opportunities

Additional Avalanche Professional Benefits

• Voting rights at the AGM elections
• Eligible to apply for an InfoEx subscription
• Eligible to be licensed as an AST Level 2 provider
• Eligible for AST Provider Insurance
• Continuing Professional Development Program
• Access to more Pro Purchase opportunities

Additional Basic Avalanche Educator Benefits

• Eligible to teach AST 1 and CRS courses
• Continuing Professional Development Program
• Access to more Pro Purchase opportunities

Additional Advanced Avalanche Educator Benefits

• Eligible to teach AST 2 and MAT courses
• Continuing Professional Development Program
• Access to more Pro Purchase opportunities

If you are not yet a member but would like to become one, please visit our Membership Overview page.