Crevasse Rescue Course

Get ready for your spring traverse!

A winter crevasse rescue course teaches you the essential skills to travel safely on glaciated terrain, respond to a partner falling into a crevasse, and perform efficient rope rescue systems in real snow conditions.

Course Overview:

ACMG Guide : Stephen Senecal

Skills : You will learn glacier travel fundamentals, anchor systems, arresting a crevasse fall, rope systems and rescue techniques, and self rescue skills.

Duration : 1 day

Dates : February 21st

Cost : $225

Skills Required

Fitness Skills (Up Hill)

Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrels have been ski touring at least ten times and are confident they can put in a 6.5 hour day of moving in the mountains. They can ski or splitboard 1000 vertical meters (3000ft) on back to back days and travel for 10km while following a track. They keep in shape and want a typical day of ski touring, hanging with friends and having a good time.

Ski Skills (Downhill)

Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrels have ridden powder in bounds and out of bounds and have tasted what deep powder can be. Flying Squirrels can ride tree runs but enjoy open bowls more. They are confident on a black diamond runs in bounds; however, cliffs and steep chutes might not be their thing. Flying Squirrels are primarily looking for a good time with their squirrel friends and can join most of our courses and tours.

Personal Gear:

Ski touring setup (skins, avalanche gear)
Helmet
Harness (ski-specific recommended)
Glacier travel gear: 1–2 prusiks, 2 locking carabiners, 2–3 non-lockers, Belay device (Münter-compatible), Sling(s) – 120cm & 240cm, Ice Axe, high-efficiency pulley, progress capture pulley (optional)
Winter clothing, gloves you can manipulate rope with
Backpack (30–40L) with rope-carry capability

Contact us if you need to borrow/rent gear!

Group/Provided Gear:

Ropes (usually 30–40m glacier ropes)
Snow protection (pickets, extras)
Ice screws
Pulley systems / micro traxions (if allowed)
Crevasse rescue kit

Why take a winter-specific course?

Winter glaciers behave differently than summer ones:

Crevasses are hidden by snow bridges
Anchors rely almost fully on snow—not ice
Partner arrest on skis is significantly different
Cold temps affect dexterity, rope stiffness, and mechanical devices

A winter course ensures your skills match real touring conditions.