Climbing Course
TCS Advanced Crevasse Rescue
This course is designed to build on the skills learned in Alpine Climbing School and Glacier Travel.
Contacts
Sheryl Lampert
Leader
- Thu, Apr 13, 2023 - Sat, Apr 15, 2023
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $175.00 Guests: $175.00
- Availability: FULL, 2 on waitlist (18 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course will take place one evening at the American Mountaineering Center and one full field day on Loveland Pass (similar location in the Front Range).
Thursday, April 13th: 6-9pm
Saturday, April 15th: all day
Course objectives:
- Load-releasable knots, hitches, and devices
- Rappelling into a crevasse to provide first aid
- Climbing out of a crevasse as a victim or rescuer
- Middle person rescue
- 2 person rope teams
Prerequisites:
- Completion of CMC HAMS or Glacier Travel course, or equivalent
- Proficient at 3:1, 5:1 and 6:1 haul systems
Course Requirements
Roster
Required Equipment
Course Materials
Course Requirements
This course has no scheduled activities.
Roster
Required Equipment
All participants should bring standard glacier rack including ice screw and micro traxion (or equivalent). More details to be sent prior to class.
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.