Join our Women’s Affinity AIARE 1 Avalanche Course and take your first steps towards becoming a confident and informed backcountry traveler. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) aiming to begin their avalanche education journey in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.
Crevasse rescue is a core skill for glacier travel at any level. Mastery of these skills empowers individuals to travel in glaciated terrain with increased safety margins, confidence, and independence.
The Women’s Affinity Crevasse Rescue course is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) aiming to hone their proficiency in this crucial skill. Designed to foster inclusivity and accessibility from the ground up, this course offers a supportive learning environment for gaining a strong foundation in crevasse rescue. Taking this course in the early season will support folks in tackling personal climbing objectives and identifying educational next steps.
This comprehensive program provides an introductory overview of essential techniques and systems required for both group and solo crevasse rescue scenarios. Participants will develop vital skills such as effective self-arrest, building snow anchors, and creating basic (2:1 and 3:1) and advanced (5:1 and 6:1) haul systems. Additionally, we’ll cover rope ascension and rappelling within the context of rescue operations, equipping participants with a well-rounded toolkit for safe glacier travel.
Cascade Mountain Ascents is excited to offer custom AIARE programs for interested parties. If you’re looking for a more private or catered experience, or if you’ve got an awesome crew of skiers and riders you want to learn with, we can create a course that both meets your needs and the standards outlined by AIARE. Inquire here about your custom avalanche course today.
Crevasse rescue is a necessary skill for glacier travel at any level. Get your glacier climbing career started right with a comprehensive crevasse rescue course. Our two-day program efficiently teaches the necessary skills for dealing with various crevasse fall scenarios, without rushing through practice of these important tools.
Our four-day Glacier Mountaineering Course on Mount Baker is a technical course designed for recreationists seeking a concise and affordable approach to learning technical alpine climbing skills in glaciated terrain. The well scaffolded curriculum is designed to meet students where they are in their understanding of alpine climbing systems (be that complete novice or more advanced). Starting with the basics, students will engage with essential knots, hitches, anchor systems, self and team arrest, and roped team travel. Towards the end of course, the culmination of these skills will come to bear on learning and practicing crevasse rescue and a summit attempt of Mount Baker.
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