Itโs time to expand your possible objectives and tours into glaciated terrain! `Why is this the best course for learning Crevasse Rescue Systems? You get to:
๐ Learn (or relearn) 2 simple haul systems that will open new doors for exploring Canadaโs best tours, traverses and most epic objectives that are ONLY accessed via glaciers.
๐ Practice simulated 3 person scenarios with real weight.
๐ Review specific considerations for the latest small diameter ropes.
๐ Spend a FULL day with Brent Peters of peakSTRATAGEM, one of Canadaโs top backcountry guides and mentors
โญ PLUS this course will prepare you for more advanced AMP (Alpine Mentorship Program) courses on glacier travel, navigation and ski mountaineering!
This one-day overview will teach you the basics of crevasse rescue systems! It is great for beginners, and for those looking to brush up their Crevasse Rescue system skills.
OBJECTIVES
Participants will: Be confident tying the following knots & hitches: Figure 8, Rewoven Figure 8, Figure 8 on a Bight, Overhand, Slippery Overhand, Clove, Prusik. (prior practice is suggested) Be comfortable setting-up and using rope systems for glacier travel including taking in coils Be comfortable constructing an IDEAL anchor using removable protection Be comfortable with simple 3 person crevasse rescue Be comfortable with rope ascension Be knowledgeable with small diameter rope considerations
PREREQUISITES
Lucky you! There are no prerequisites for this course.
Don't miss out! โ Put your name on the waitlist by signing up for the course at the bottom of the page.
โ Complete the simple course questionnaire. This will help us get to know you before the course.
โ I will move you from the waitlist to the attendees list.
โ Once you have been moved to the attendees list, use the Paypal button in this page to pay.
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