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Crevasse Rescue Course – Dry Land

Crevasse rescue is an essential skill for anyone traversing glaciated terrains. Grasping the fundamentals of self-rescue systems is crucial for secure travel. The crevasse rescue course is designed to instruct you on recognizing potential dangers and safely navigating through glaciated areas.
In this course, you will learn:
– Reading Ice Flow: Identifying crevasse patterns and indicators to steer clear of hazardous zones.
– Building Anchors: Acquiring a variety of methods to establish firm anchor points in snow and ice, vital for rescue efforts.
– Executing Rescue Systems: Comprehending and deploying various rescue systems with ropes, pulleys, and additional gear to extract someone from a crevasse securely.
– Coordinating with Partners: Cultivating teamwork and communication abilities crucial for successful rescues.
This comprehensive one-day course will provide you and your partners with the necessary skills for safe mountain travel and proficient crevasse rescue execution.

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 7-8 hrs
Ratio: 1:6
Prerequisites: None

Itinerary

Departure: 830am

Location: Squamish

Gear List

1 X Light Harness
2 X Off D carabiners
3 X Locking carabiners
1 X Belay device (BD guide or Petzl Reverso)
2 X 5m Prussik 6mm
2 X 1.5 Prussik 6mm
1 X Double length spectra sling
1 X Single shoulder lenght Sling
1 X Ice Screw
1X 6m ½ “  Webbing (optional)
1 X Pulley
1 Macro Traction (optional)
1 X Ice Hook (optional)
Winter 30-40m Glacier Rope (one per two students)
Summer 60m Climbimg rope (one per two or three students)
2 x Ski straps (winter only)
Backcountry ski and Splitboard gear (winter only)

Climbing and rescue Gear Provided

*You will need to bring lunch, water and good footwear

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