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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 (mountain huts) in Italy, many with discounts
- Utilizing reciprocal relationships for benefits in clubs in other countries such as Germany, France, Spain, Austria and Switzerland
- 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:
- $44 INDIVIDUAL (Ordinario) – The first adult in a household
- $24 SPOUSE/PARTNER (Familiare) – Additional adult in a household
- $24 YOUNG ADULT (Ordinario Junior) – 18 through 25 years of age, independent of a household
- $20 YOUTH (Giovane) – Up to 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 (we will use it to return your membership booklet(s)). Include one envelope with two postage stamps for one person or 3 postage 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.
- Send an email message to membership@cai-pnw.org and request mailing instructions.
- Once your membership is processed, you will receive your membership booklet(s) including current bollino (membership stamp). You’re now 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 via email.
To Renew
If you are an existing CAI-PNW member, you’ll need to do the following every year to renew your membership:
- Print and complete a “Membership Application and Renewal” form and an “Annual Release and Indemnity Agreement” form for each person who is renewing.
- Address and include a stamped letter-sized (3 ½” x 6 ¼”) envelope (one postage stamp needed).
- Write and include a check to CAI-PNW for the total annual fee(s).
- Send an email message to membership@cai-pnw.org and request mailing instructions.