Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel
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Learn how to choose and use essential climbing gear
Practice using crampons and ice axes to arrest a crevasse fall
Instruction on snow protection and anchors for running and fixed belays
Strategies for navigating crevassed terrain and safe glacier travel
Glacier Travel Course Builds Essential Skills for Safe Alpine Navigation
A two-day glacier travel course offers participants a structured introduction to moving safely and confidently across crevassed alpine terrain. Prior snow climbing experience is helpful but not required, as the program is designed to accommodate beginners through a highly adaptable and hands-on curriculum. The focus is on building core skills that support safe glacier movement in a variety of mountain environments.
Throughout the course, participants are introduced to essential equipment selection and proper usage, including crampons, ice axes, and protective gear. A strong emphasis is placed on practicing self-arrest techniques for crevasse falls, along with learning how to use snow protection and anchor systems. These foundational skills help climbers understand how to manage risk and maintain stability in challenging alpine conditions.
As training progresses, the course expands into more advanced concepts such as glacier navigation, route finding through crevassed terrain, and the use of raising systems and fixed-line ascension techniques. Participants gain practical experience in both running and fixed belay systems, developing the ability to move efficiently and safely across complex snow and ice environments.
By the end of the program, climbers are expected to feel confident traveling on glaciers where leading is not required, with a clear understanding of safe movement strategies in cold, wet alpine conditions. No prior climbing background is necessary, although participants should be prepared for demanding outdoor environments. Combining instruction, practice, and safety awareness, the course provides a strong foundation for future alpine and glacier travel.
Glacier Travel Course Builds Essential Skills for Safe Alpine Navigation
A two-day glacier travel course offers participants a structured introduction to moving safely and confidently across crevassed alpine terrain. Prior snow climbing experience is helpful but not required, as the program is designed to accommodate beginners through a highly adaptable and hands-on curriculum. The focus is on building core skills that support safe glacier movement in a variety of mountain environments.
Throughout the course, participants are introduced to essential equipment selection and proper usage, including crampons, ice axes, and protective gear. A strong emphasis is placed on practicing self-arrest techniques for crevasse falls, along with learning how to use snow protection and anchor systems. These foundational skills help climbers understand how to manage risk and maintain stability in challenging alpine conditions.
As training progresses, the course expands into more advanced concepts such as glacier navigation, route finding through crevassed terrain, and the use of raising systems and fixed-line ascension techniques. Participants gain practical experience in both running and fixed belay systems, developing the ability to move efficiently and safely across complex snow and ice environments.
By the end of the program, climbers are expected to feel confident traveling on glaciers where leading is not required, with a clear understanding of safe movement strategies in cold, wet alpine conditions. No prior climbing background is necessary, although participants should be prepared for demanding outdoor environments. Combining instruction, practice, and safety awareness, the course provides a strong foundation for future alpine and glacier travel.
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Customer Reviews
Our guide Ollie was EXCELLENT! We had the best time on the via ferrata. 10/10 would recommend!
Absolutely recommend the Via Ferrata at the Sea to Sky Gondola with ⭐️MEGAN⭐️ From the first meeting, we knew Megan was be a perfect match as our guide :) She was solid with her care and confidence in leading our small group of 3 experienced climbers…the approach was well paced as was the vertical experience. Megan shared stories of the natural surroundings and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and reflection. She was attentive to our clipping and safety techniques as well as capturing great images throughout the tour, thank you so much ⭐️MEGAN⭐️ you’re the Best ☺️
We did 2 activities with them over 2 days, Via Ferrata and the Rock Climbing Taster, both in Squamish, as a family. Service when we called was great and the staff knowledgeable l, and the guides were very professional. Nick for the rock climbing continued the activity passed the allotted time so we could learn rappelling on top of our climbing. Absolutely recommend them and plan on using them for backcountry skiing when we’re back in the winter.
