Crevasse Rescue Course
Crevasse Rescue Course: Elevate Your Glacier Safety Skills
Are you a skier, rider, or mountaineer looking to master essential crevasse rescue techniques? Our intensive 1-day Crevasse Rescue Course is perfect as a refresher, 2 days as to build from a solid baseline of skills, and 3 days for the comprehensive experience.
Seasonal Offerings
Our courses adapt to the seasons. In early spring, sessions are held at the Mount Baker Ski Area. During the summer, we move to the glacier terrain on Mount Baker for a more hands-on experience.
1, 2, or 3-Day Intensive Training
- Prices: Based on a minimum of 3 participants
- Private Courses: Available for custom dates
- Rescue Techniques: Learn crucial techniques for rescuing someone from a crevasse.
- Knot-Tying Skills: Brush up on your knot-tying skills and essential hitches.
- Mechanical Advantage: Develop a practical understanding of 3:1 Z Drag, 6:1 drop C mechanical advantage and rope ascending with self-rescue.
- Snow Anchors & Hauling Systems: Master the art of snow anchors, hauling systems, lowering techniques, and rope ascending/descending.
Join Us to Elevate Your Mountain Safety Skills
Ensure you're well-prepared for any adventure in the great outdoors. Sign up for our Crevasse Rescue Course and gain the confidence and skills you need to safely navigate glacier terrain.
Whether you're preparing for a guided summit climb or seeking a refresher on crevasse rescue, this course welcomes participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Elevate your mountain safety skills with us and ensure you're well-prepared for any adventure in the great outdoors.
Perfect for Aspiring Summiteers
If you’re planning to attempt the summits of Mount Rainier (Tahoma), Mount Baker (Kulshan), or Glacier Peak (Dakobed), this course is essential for your preparation.
This course is ideal for mountaineers, climbers, backcountry skiers, and splitboarders who travel on or near glaciers and want practical training for managing crevasse hazards and partner extraction systems.
The course covers knots and hitches, snow anchors, rope ascending, mechanical advantage systems, lowering techniques, hauling systems, communication, and efficient team response in glaciated terrain.
Yes. This course is a strong preparation step for guided or independent glacier climbs on Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Glacier Peak, and other Cascade volcanoes where rope travel and crevasse awareness are important.
Spring sessions are commonly held near the Mount Baker Ski Area, while summer courses may move onto glacier terrain on Mount Baker. The final venue depends on access, weather, snowpack, and course length.
Bring mountain boots or ski/splitboard touring gear depending on the course format, helmet, harness, glacier travel gear, layers, food, water, and weather protection. A detailed gear list is confirmed before the course.
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Gear list
Gear list
Gear required varies trip to trip. Your guide helps you decide what to bring or leave during the gear check. Need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet? Let us know when you book.
