As the ACC’s most recent newsletter points out, Petzl has a bunch of great descriptions of knots, hitches, anchors, haul systems, etc. As I find rope work boring on my own, I propose that we practise it together. Link: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/Mountaineering I would like to focus on anchors, hitches, knots, tie-ins, belay stations, and haul systems, […]

Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using 2:1 drop loop pulley system and 3:1, Z system.

*** Please read the entire description before signing up *** Alpine touring gear is not required for this training session. The objective is to practice companion rescue not to skin up the mountain. Note: This practice is not led by a CAA member and is not a substitute for AST1. Everyone is encouraged to actively […]

Building on Tuesday’s (Feb. 11th’s) instruction in crevasse rescue techniques, we will use the fence as an anchor point and practise building 3:1 Z-pulley systems and 6:1 drop loop systems. My aim is to go through these once with rescuers free from the system (for a trial run) before clipping in, making kiwi coils, and […]

*Important* Please read the course description thoroughly. Selection is through screening not your position on the waitlist. The purpose of this training is to prepare ACC members who have the skills: intermediate skiing or better, mountaineering experience and especially aspiring winter event coordinators. Thru this course gaining knowledge, skills and confidence to participate, assist, or […]