Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals

Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals

Location

One important responsibility of traveling on a rope team is to be prepared for rescue in glaciated terrain and having the technical skills and confidence necessary to perform those skills before an accident occurs.

Learning technical systems in technical environments can be too overstimulating for actual comprehension to occur, so we pared down the variables to bring you this 1-day course. Instead of spending half the day hiking to a snowy location, join us at your local city park to learn the fundamentals of crevasse rescue in the controlled environment. This course will teach you the technical rope systems required to extract yourself or your climbing partner from a crevasse. This is our most cost-effective crevasse rescue course and will teach climbers with any background to understand the basics of this crucial skill. All crevasse rescue practice will be held in a safe and relaxed setting and utilize stakes as anchors in the park. 

If you're ready to apply your skills in a snowy environment, please check out our Crevasse Rescue Application Course.

Duration

  • 1 day
  • 8 hours

Season

  • Spring
  • Summer

Client:Guide Ratio

6:1

Minimum Participants

3

Meet your instructor at 8am and walk to the practice site.

In the morning you will learn about the equipment, knots, and skills required for glacier travel and crevasse rescue. You will learn to communicate as a member of a rope team and practice ascending the rope to perform a self-extraction.

After a lunch break, we will introduce and demonstrate hauling systems and you will spend the rest of the afternoon practicing.

You can expect to be back to the parking lot around 4pm.

  • Knowledge of basic climbing knots is recommended.
  • Any additional climbing or mountaineering experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
  • Ability to be moderately active for a full day.
  • Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
  • 3-5 days before your course you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
  • Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. To get the most of our day, we'd like to begin right at the designated start time.
  • All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

This course will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:

  • Equipment, knots and hitches used for glacier travel and crevasse rescue.
  • Rope handling skills.
  • Rope ascension techniques.
  • An introduction to anchors.
  • Three-person crevasse rescue using a 3:1 hauling system (z-pulley).

PLUS:

  • A fun experience you’ll remember forever! 
  • A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
  • Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
  • Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.

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Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals

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