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Crevasse Rescue

RRG is excited to offer an Intro to Crevasse Rescue courses this 2025 winter. All courses are outside for maximum learning outcome. We teach from the AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) standards that are recognized by the IFMGA (International federation of mountain guide associations). This course is for anyone that will be starting their adventures into the mountains in glaciated terrain. Alaska has estimated 100,000 glaciers- chances are if you venture into the mountains you will have to cross one or two of them. Student to instructor ratio is 6:1. Be ready to be outside all day and playing with ropes in the snow. The classroom will not involve actual glaciated terrain due to large distance to get to them. Instead in one day we will prep you with the tools needed for your next ski trip that involves glacier travel.

Course date: February 22nd, 2025 (9am - 4pm)

Price: $125/ per person

Course size: 8 students

In this course you will learn:

  • Gear needed for a rescue

  • Glacier travel and tools

  • Knots & hitches

  • Ropes (roping together, types of rope and rope management)

  • Haul systems (6:1, 3:1, 2:1, drop loop, direct haul)

  • Skiing with ropes

  • Crevasse fall avoidance

  • Anchor building

*** Note that our courses are for those that have SOME or more backcountry experience and riding experience. You will also need adequate backcountry equipment. this means NO SNOWSHOES. Please look at the packing list. If you are very new to backcountry and new to your gear, please consider hiring us for a backcountry intro day before signing up for your avalanche course. ***

*** 16 years old at least, Must be able to drive, parent or guardian must sign wavier and other documents***

A week before your course start date you will be emailed the following:

  • Course start time is 9am and ends around 4pm and location will most likely be Glen Alps Trailhead/Front Range/Anchorage

  • Pre course work material and videos.

  • Any other documents or pertinent information regarding your upcoming course.

*** PLEASE read the cancelation policy and course gear list throughly ***