Crevasse Rescue Course
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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
Gear List
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Base Layer |
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Women’s |
Thermal Bottom |
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Thermal Top |
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Ski Socks |
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Mid Layer |
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Women’s |
Soft Shell |
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Fleece Jacket |
Outerwear |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Lightweight Waterproof Jacket |
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Lightweight Waterproof Pants |
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Warm Hat, Beanie |
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Sun Hat, Ball Cap, Visor |
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Lightweight Gloves |
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Ski Gloves |
Insulation |
Men’s |
Women’s |
Down |
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Synthetic Jacket |
Personal Gear |
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Day Pack 25-40L |
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Water Bottles |
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Lunch and Snacks |
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Sunglasses |
Adequate for Snow Travel |
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Goggles w/ Spare Lens Or 2nd pair of goggles |
Low Light and Sunny Lens |
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Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ |
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Lip Balm |
SPF 15+ |
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Buff |
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Balaclava |
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Headlamp |
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Ski or Snowboard Gear |
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Skis or Splitboard |
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Ski Boots |
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Ski Poles |
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Climbing Skins |
Avalanche Safety Gear |
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Transceiver/ Beacon |
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Shovel |
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Probe |
Ski pole probes are not acceptable |
Optional Items |
We highly recommend these but do not require them to participate. |
Airbag Packs |
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Snow Saw |
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Basic Snow study Kit |
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Notebook and writing utensil |
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Winter Snow Boots- Parking Lot |
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Thermos |
Vacuum Style for Hot Tea or Cocoa |
Compass |
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Altimeter |
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Map Case or Goggle Protection |
Zip Loc |
Maps |
Caltopo or GAIA |
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.
Domestic Cancellation Policy |
21 or more days before course or trip | Full Refund minus 3% & $75 processing fee |
20 to 14 days before course or trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
13 or less before course start | No Refund |
International & Trips Abroad: Japan & Alaska |
90 days before trip departure | Full Refund minus 3% & $75 processing fee |
89 to 60 days before trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
59 days or less before trip departure | No Refund |
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