- Intermediate Skill Level Intermediate
- Ages 16+ Ages Ages 16+
One important responsibility of traveling on a rope team is to be prepared for rescue on glaciated terrain. This 2-day course will take you to the next level with the technical skills.
Quick Details
Learn the fundamentals of crevasse rescue in a controlled environment. This course will teach you the technical mountaineering systems required to extract someone from a crevasse. This is our most cost-effective crevasse rescue course and will help climbers of any skill level to develop their skills.
This course is run in local city parks to provide a safe and relaxed setting to help participants focus on learning. All crevasse rescue practice will be held in the grass using stakes as anchors.
Our goal is to equip you with the confidence needed to travel through these environments as a competent rope team member.
This is a full-day course and typically goes from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 a.m.
Mid-day
5 p.m.
No previous experience is required. Ideally, participants will have a basic knowledge of mountaineering and climbing. We offer Rock Climbing: Beginner or Mountaineering: Beginner courses that teach the basics.
You will receive a full packing list following registration, but please feel free to contact us with any gear or equipment specific questions you have.
A brief list of personal climbing gear you’ll need to provide for yourself:
Once you register, Kaf will provide information regarding meeting times and locations. Kaf does not provide transportation but if you are interested in carpooling, we can orchestrate a meeting place between participants.
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