Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Passing protection. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using various pulley systems with emphasis on the 3:1, Z system.

We are going to be clearing some ditches and culverts to mitigate trail erosion near Cabin Lake and on Black Mountain trail. We can provide tools and personal protection equipment (volunteers are also welcome to bring their own). We plan on doing this rain or shine, so volunteers should dress for the weather and bring […]

Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Passing protection. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using various pulley systems with emphasis on the 3:1, Z system.

Alpine rock often involves easy to moderate, yet complicated approaches, climbing and descents. This can include glacier travel, rappels, tricky route finding and managing many transitions. Unless techniques are otherwise learned, transitions complicate matters as terrain on a typical route involves everything from exposed ridge walking, to scrambling, to both short and full pitch rock […]

This comprehensive Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course is the industry gold standard for mountaineers, alpine climbers, mountain hikers and runners. Learn the ultimate glacier travel safety skills, the most modern and efficient techniques for rescuing someone from a crevasse who is either roped, un-roped or injured, and many more critical mountaineering skills. Day 1 […]