Ski & Splitboard Crevasse Rescue Course
Ski and Splitboard Crevasse Rescue Course: Elevate Your Glacier Skills
1, 2, or 3-Day Courses
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
This course is built for backcountry skiers, splitboarders, mountaineers, and climbers who travel on glaciers and want practical systems for managing crevasse hazards while using ski or splitboard equipment.
The ski and splitboard version focuses on glacier safety systems through the lens of winter and spring touring, including travel with skis or a splitboard, transitions, snow anchors, and rescue practice relevant to glaciated ski terrain.
Students practice knots, hitches, rope ascending, snow anchors, hauling systems, lowering techniques, communication, and efficient team response for glaciated backcountry travel.
Early spring courses are commonly held near the Mount Baker Ski Area, while summer sessions may move onto Mount Baker glacier terrain. Final location depends on weather, access, and snow conditions.
Bring your ski or splitboard touring setup, avalanche safety gear when applicable, helmet, harness, glacier travel gear, layers, food, water, and weather protection. A final gear list is sent before the course.
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.
Cancellation
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