CREVASSE RESCUE REFRESHER

This crevasse rescue refresher course features our own efficient, effective, light and fast crevasse rescue system. This course is intended only as a refresher for students who have already completed the full 2 day course and wish to review and practice their skills.

An important point that differentiates our course from others is the un-roped victim course component. This includes rappelling and ascending into and out of a crevasse to perform rescue of an un-roped victim – an essential skill considering over 85% of glacier skiing is performed un-roped.

Practice the following knots before the course: Figure 8 on a Bight; Clove-Hitch; Munter-Hitch; Girth-Hitch; Auto-Block; and Munter-Mule.

Squamish Based:

Meet at 8:30am at the Squamish Adventure Centre. The guide will have everyone sign a waiver and give a brief safety briefing along with discussing the day's objectives. This day will take place in the valley, and the guide will take you to an appropriate location to practice.

Whistler Based:

Meet at 8:30am. The guide will have everyone sign a waiver and give a brief safety briefing along with discussing the day's objectives. This day will take place in the valley, and the guide will take you to an appropriate location to practice.

The day will end at approximately 4:30pm with a short debrief of the day

Rentals/Purchase:

If you require rentals we have teamed up with local rental companies to provide discounted rentals. Visit our rental page HERE for more information!

Crevasse Rescue Kit:

• Harness
• 1 Auto-block device (Petzl Reverso or Black Diamond ATC Guide)
• 4 locking carabiners
• 4 non-locking carabiners
• 1 x 120cm sling
• 2 x 5m 7mm prussik
• 1 x 1.5m 7mm prussik

The course will be conducted entirely outdoors so be prepared for cold, snow, and rain. It is essential that you bring enough clothing to be prepared for any weather conditions. Dress according to the forecast for the course day and pack layers for varying conditions.

You may also want to bring a Rite-in-the-Rain notebook and pencil to make notes.

We have rental crevasse rescue kits available if needed, but we highly recommend using your own gear so you can get comfortable with it.