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Crevasse Rescue Course – Dry Land + Day on Snow
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 (Zoom Lecture): Identifying crevasse patterns and indicators to steer clear of hazardous zones.
- 10 most important knots
- Rope travel: Acquiring a variety of methods to manage rope and glacier travel, vital for rescue efforts.
- Rappeling and asscending various rope diametres
- 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.
- Snow anchors
- Minium gear for rescue systems
- What gear to buy
This comprehensive Two-day Dry Land + Day on Snow course will provide you and your partners with the necessary skills for safe mountain travel and proficient crevasse rescue execution.
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 14 hrs
Ratio: 1:6
Prerequisites: None
Itinerary
Day 1) Dry Land
Departure: 900am
Location: Squamish
Day 2) Field Day
Departure 815am
Location: Whistler-Blackcomb
Gear List
1 X Light Harness
2 X Off D carabiners
4 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 Triple length (240cm) sling
2 X Double lenght (120cm) Sling
1 X Single lenght sling (60cm) Sling
1 X Pulley
1 Macro Traction (optional)
Winter 30-40m Glacier Rope (one per two students)
Summer 60m Climbimg rope (one per two or three students)
Climbing and rescue Gear Provided
*You will need to bring lunch, water and good footwear for Day 1. + all your ski gear for Day 2
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