Crevasse Rescue Basics Course
Student to Guide Ratio — 6:1
Schedule a date that suits you (1 days)
190 / Person
Crevasse Rescue basics teaches crevasse rescue systems. It is designed for the person who wants to expand their travel into glaciated terrain. No prior experience is necessary for this course
Aim
Develop the fundamentals of group crevasse rescue.
Objectives
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- Confident tying the following knots: Figure 8, Rewoven Figure 8, Figure 8 on a Bight, Overhand, Slippery Overhand.
- Confident tying the following hitches: Clove, Prusik.
- Comfortable setting-up and using rope systems for glacier travel including taking in coils.
- Comfortable constructing an IDEAL anchor using removable protection.
- Comfortable with simple 3 person crevasse rescue.
- Comfortable with rope ascension.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Download our guide recommended Gear Lists and Logistics Details. Print out your coursed gear list and use it as a checklist for packing.
PeakSTRATAGEM Crevasse Rescue Toolbox Gear List
PeakSTRATAGEM Crevasse Rescue Notes
