Crevasse Rescue Course
Most of off-piste skiing and alpine climbing in the Chamonix area involves travelling on glaciers and therefore the hazard of falling into a crevasse. Crevasses on the glaciers in the Mt Blanc mountain range are often hidden under fragile snow bridges and can be several hundred meters deep. Accidents often have a deadly outcome if the victim is unprotected. In this course we learn to recognize and minimize the danger of crevasses, as well as the rescue techniques, should an accident occur. Whether skiing or mountaineering in glacier environments it is important to know how and when ropes should be used to protect each other, but also to practice and refresh your rescue techniques regularly.
Crevasse rescue - 1 day course
Spending one day on the glacier we will make sure you master the following techniques:
- glacier travel on foot and on skis
- how to place belay anchors in ice and in snow
- self arrest
- rescue techniques, how to pull someone out of a crevasse
Best time: all year around
| Price | Group size: 1 to 4 5 6 |
Price: 350 € per group 75 € per person 65 € per person |
Included:
- 1 day course with private mountain guide
- Glacier and avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe, harness)
- Group equipment (ropes, carabineers, etc)
- Theory handout
Not Included:
- Lift pass
- Personal equipment for avalanche rescue
- Mountain rescue insurance
Group size: max. 6 persons per group
Possibly include this course in your guided off-piste skiing or mountaineering program with us.
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