Lecture: Glacier Skiing/Snowboarding and Crevasse Rescue
GTCR Session 4 - Rescue Systems - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Crevasse Rescue Systems Session
- Mon, May 9, 2022
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 1 (21 capacity)
- 8 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the designated room in the Seattle Program Center (check the display or printout in the lobby to see the day's assigned room listings). We will start at 6:30PM sharp, please be on time.
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).