Lecture: Glacier Skiing/Snowboarding and Crevasse Rescue
GTCR Session 4 - Rescue Systems - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Crevasse Rescue Systems Session
- Mon, May 6, 2019
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 4 (24 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(Goodman A/B)
Set up and use the three crevasse rescue systems covered in the course (z-pulley, c-pulley, and canadian drop loop).
Rotate through each position in the rope team (middle person, end person, and victim).
This is a full evening - be on time and prepared! Be sure to bring the step-by-step instructions from the course materials.
Required Equipment
All equipment EXCEPT uphill travel gear (skis/board/poles) and avalanche rescue gear (unless it has not been checked by an instructor).