Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Course

Crevasse Rescue Course & Glacier Travel Training for Ski Mountaineering

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This two-day crevasse rescue course and glacier travel course is designed specifically for skiers and snowboarders who want to move safely and confidently in glaciated backcountry terrain. Whether you’re getting started with ski mountaineering or looking to strengthen your technical skills, this training provides the essential foundation for safe travel and effective rescue response.

You’ll learn the latest tools, techniques, and systems used in modern crevasse rescue—always with a strong focus on realistic, hands-on practice. Our goal is to ensure you know exactly what to do if a partner falls into a crevasse, and that you can make informed, safe decisions while traveling on glaciers.

Course Content

Key skills covered in this ski mountaineering course include:

Securing the group and managing the scene after a crevasse fall

Building reliable snow and ice anchors, including ski/snowboard anchors and V-threads

Haul systems: 3:1, 6:1, and drop-loop setups

Rope skills: rope ascension, rappelling, and efficient transitions

Glacier travel techniques: terrain assessment, tying in, roped travel, probing, track setting, and route finding

By the end of the course, you’ll have the practical knowledge and confidence to act quickly and effectively in a crevasse rescue scenario—and to travel more safely as a team on glaciated terrain.This training gives you the solid base you need to pursue more advanced ski mountaineering courses and bigger objectives in the mountains.