MOUNTAINEERING 102 - CREVASS RESCUE TRAINING
Description: This course is for those seeking rope skills and rescue for glacial travel. Recommended to be taken after taking Mountaineering 101.
- Rope Team Formation:
Assigning roles and establishing communication.
Maintaining proper spacing and tension.
- Snow and Ice Anchor Placement:
Identifying suitable locations and techniques for placement.
Ensuring redundancy and stability.
- Pulley Systems Building:
Constructing C and Z-pulley systems.
Efficient use for raising loads.
- Rescue Scenario Simulations:
Realistic scenarios for decision-making under stress.
Training for adverse conditions.
- Crevasse Site Safety:
Identifying hazards and assessing stability.
Minimizing risks near crevasses.
- Crevasse Self-Rescue:
Self-arrest techniques and rope ascent methods.
Maintaining composure during self-rescue
Length: This Course is Taught over Two Parts
Part 1 - 1.5 Hours (Virtual Training Meeting)
Part 2 - Day in the Field Training
Private Classes Also Available with 8 or more Participants