GLACIER SKILLS & CREVASSE RESCUE
If you aspire to climb bigger mountains out West or abroad, learning to rope up for and travel over glaciers is essential. You’ll also need to know how to extricate yourself or your partner from a crevasse.
Though there are no glaciers in the Northeast, our instructors can teach you all of the latest tricks and techniques for navigating though these hazards. A portion of the day will be spent learning the basics of glacier rigging for different sized rope-teams, as well as equipment options and crevasse rescue systems. We will then set up and practice the demonstrated techniques in the field. We require technical climbing experience or participation in one or more of our mountaineering courses for this hands-on, technical program.
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Prerequisites
Some previous rock climbing or technical mountaineering/ ice climbing experience required.
Length
8 hours
Itinerary
Groups meet promptly at designated meeting location. In the morning you will meet your guide, sign a waiver form, and get fitted with climbing gear for the day. Once everyone is outfitted groups will leave straight for the trail head. The whole day will be spent outside so please dress according to the gear list and bring enough food and water for the entire day. Plan to be back at EMS approximately 4:30pm.
Included/ Not Included
Course Includes: Students will be outfitted with all technical equipment for this course. You are welcome to bring your own equipment but it will be subject to approval by your guide. Equipment provided includes rock shoes, harness, helmet, climbing hardware.
Not Included With Course Fee: Students will be expected to arrive dressed appropriately for the weather. See gear list for required gear ad clothing. Students will be responsible for the following, lodging, meals, transportation, personal gear and clothing.
Gear List
Clothing is as important as your harness and rope. Being properly dressed is essential to enjoying your outdoor adventures. If you have questions about how many or which items to bring, please call 800-310-4504.
Policies
Payment is due in full at time of reservation to secure your reservation. Events run rain or shine. Eastern Mountain Sports Schools reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events for low participation, weather or safety concerns at any time. We will try to give as much advance notice as possible, but may not always be able to give much advance warning, especially for weather cancellations.
1) Cancellations or schedule changes 8 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR to the event start date will be fully refunded or credited with no penalty.
2) Reservation changes of any kind WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE EVENT START DATE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED and you WILL NOT be permitted to carry over deposits to future events. Please mark this date on your calender after making your reservation!
**EMS Climbing School does not provide any transportation unless otherwise specified.
**For participants 17 or younger, a parent MUST sign a waiver form for EACH days course.
If you have any questions please call 800-310-4504. We will be more than happy to review our cancellation policy with you.
Rock Climbing Programs
Any class can be made into a private lesson, 7 days a week.
Family Climbing
Perfect for families with kids under 15.
Group Climbing
Discounted rates for large groups (scouts, camps, clubs, corporate, outing clubs, etc…)
These classes are offered on select dates and require a minimum enrollment of 2 people. Book alone or bring a friend for a discounted rate!
Glacier Skills & Crevasse Rescue
