- Intermediate
- 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
Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
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.
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This is a full-day course and typically goes from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 a.m.
- Meet at the designated location and discuss the day’s activities.
- Knots and rope work/configurations
- Rope ascension
Mid-day
- After building a baseline of skills, we will introduce hauling systems.
- Your instructor will demonstrate the sequence for 3-person crevasse rescue.
- Each participant will get multiple opportunities to practice the rescue sequence.
5 p.m.
- Finish the day and head home
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- 18+ for adult courses or 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval
- 12-18 for youth courses
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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.
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- Rope handling skills
- Knots used for glacier travel and crevasse rescue
- Equipment used for crevasse rescue
- Discussion on anchors
- Three-person crevasse rescue
- Three to one hauling systems (Z pulley)
- Ascending techniques
- Rope handling skills
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- Professional instruction
- Kaf resources
- Group climbing equipment including ropes and anchors
- Professional instruction
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- Personal climbing equipment used for rescue
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Personal climbing equipment used for rescue
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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:
- Helmet
- Harness
- Glacier rig kit
- Cord
- A selection of carabiners
- Weather-appropriate clothing
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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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