Crevasse Rescue Course

Richard Villa of Saint Elias Alpine Guides:
Crevasse Rescue Course


Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Clinic
Saturdays and Sundays this Spring! This is a two day clinic for beginners to advanced skill levels held throughout the months of February, March, and April. Price: $50 a day For registration and scheduling options, please call Virtual Valdez 835-4854
Class meets at Worthington Glacier pullout @ 9:00 am each day

Day One:	Day Two:
Basic Avalanche awareness Practical Glaciology Snow and Ice Anchor Placement Glacier Travel	Crevasse Rescue Hauling Systems Lowering Systems Scenario Drills
+Dress for Backcountry Activity The course involves periods of activity and periods of rest. Please dress warmly. + Please bring your own Lunch and snacks	+Should have the following equipment One Rope (per three People) Harness Belay device Cordellette (16 feet of 6 mil cord) 2 large, locking carabiners pulley 2 carabiners
Sponsored by: Richard Villa of St.Elias Alpine Guides( [email protected] ) Stephen Lanier of Virtual Valdez ( [email protected] ) Valdez Alpine Club (835-5182)