Join
Advantages of Being a Member of CAI-PNW
- Joining others in the Seattle area for monthly hikes and other activities
- Opportunity to lead hikes and other outdoor activities
- Making friends in the USA as well as in Italy for joint hiking and cultural activities
- Joining us for trips and exchanges in Italy and other countries
- Visiting and hiking affordably in Italy
- Staying in rifugi in Italy, many with discounts
- Utilizing reciprocal relationships for benefits in clubs in other countries such as Germany, France, Spain, Austria and Switzerland
- Having accident insurance while on CAI sponsored hikes in Europe
- Mountaineering rescue insurance in the mountains in Italy and other European countries
Membership Categories
CAI offers four membership categories. The categories and their annual fees are:
- $40 INDIVIDUAL (Ordinario) – The first adult in a household
- $22 SPOUSE/PARTNER (Familiare) – Additional adult in a household
- $22 YOUNG ADULT (Ordinario Junior) – 18 through 25 years of age, independent of a household
- $18 YOUTH (Giovane) - Under 18 years of age
To Join
- Print and complete a “Membership Application and Renewal” form and an “Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement” form for each person.
- Include a 1 ½” x 1 ½” passport photo for each person.
- Address and include a stamped business-size (4” x 9 ½”) or larger envelope. Include one envelope with two stamps for one person or 3 stamps for two people.
- Write and include a check to CAI-PNW for the total annual fee(s) PLUS $8 per person for the required membership booklet for each individual.
- Click on membership@cai-pnw.org and request mailing instructions.
- Once your membership is processed, you will receive your membership booklet with current bollino (membership stamp) and be ready to enjoy the benefits of CAI membership!
- You will also receive your login information for the “Members Only” section of our website, cai-pnw.com.
To Renew
If you are a CAI-PNW member, you’ll need to do the following every year:
- Print and complete a “Membership Application and Renewal” form and an “Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement” form for each person.
- Address and include a stamped letter-sized (3 1/2 x 6 ¼) envelope with one stamp.
- Write and include a check to CAI-PNW for the total annual fee(s).
- Click on membership@cai-pnw.org and request mailing instructions.