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Crevassse Rescue for skiers & boarders

when & where

November 15, 2020, 8am @ Centennial Park in Revelstoke

Wrapping up the session by 5pm

what

This will be a full day dry land session to learn the basics of crevasse rescue. Starting out on the ground we will talk about when and where to rope up, as well as why to use a rope. We will then introduce the rope system while still on flat ground. In the afternoon we will use a small cliff to simulate a real crevasse. 

course outline

  • Basic glacier anatomy

  • Glacier travel considerations;  When to use a rope and when not to use a rope

  • Equipment selection

  • Roping up

  • Un-roped crevasse fall scenario

  • Roped crevasse fall scenario

  • Drop loop 2:1

  • Drop loop plus mechanical advantage 6:1

Gear

You will need the following:

  • Clothing to be comfortable rain or shine!

  • Footwear; sturdy and conditions dependant 

  • Helmet

  • Harness

  • Food and water (please bring enough lunch and snacks for the full day)

  • Ropes

  • 4 locking carabiners, 2 of which should be a pear type

  • 4 non locking carabiners

  • 1 x 240 cm sewn sling

  • 2 x 5m of 6-7mm cordelette

  • 1 x 1.5m 6-7mm cordelette

  • Belay device

  • Other progress capture devices and pulleys and gadgets. I can cater to your personal kit. 

Contact me if you do not have some of this gear and I can help provide it.

paperwork & regestration

Registration Form

Waiver

Declaration of Health 

  • please fill out Declaration 24h before course