Crevasse Rescue
Course

All you need to know to successfully perform a crevasse rescue on hard ice.

After showing good competence in this course you will get a Glacier Encounter Diploma to add to your CV.

– Personal Equipment

– Anchors on hard ice

– Drop loop system

– Abseiling into the crevasse

– Improvised harnesses

– Ascending the rope

– Mechanical advantage haul system

– Technical gear choices – pros and cons

View Course Program and Gear list:

– Basic Glacier Guiding Skills Course recommended.

– Know how to tie basic knots

(figure 8, clove hitch, etc)

– Walk confidently on crampons.

Duration: One full day

Location: Sólheimajökull Glacier

Instructor to students ratio: 1:4

Dates: 02/10/23 Completed

Crevasse RescueCourse