Crevasse Rescue Course

During our 1 Day crevasse rescue course we introduce the basics of crevasse rescue for skiers, riders, and mountaineers. Starting with a review of knots and hitches we use a pragmatic approach to mechanical advantage and self rescue. Snow anchors, hauling, lowering, and rope descending and ascending are the sub skills of effective crevasse rescue. 

Early in the spring our courses take place at the Mount Baker Ski Area and by summer we follow easy access educational settings onto the glaciers of Mount Baker. 

While this is a great introduction it is also a great refresher for those that have already have some crevasse rescue skills and knowledge. 

Learning Objectives 

• Execute a simple 3:1 hull system
• Build snow anchors
• Ascend the rope
• Rapelling
• Self Rescue
• Progress Capture techniques 

Best For

• Those with a basic ability to tie knots
• Anyone looking to refresh existing skills
• Teams that want to build the skills together
• Ski and Splitboard mountaineers

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Cancellation Policy 

Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 21 days before the start date will be refunded minus 3% and $75 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less in advance of the start date will be given a Guided Exposure Credit, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 13 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 90 day cancellation policy.