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Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Washington / Pacific Northwest / North America
Our Crevasse Rescue Essentials course takes place in the snowy alpine terrain of Washington’s Pacific Northwest, where glaciated peaks and high passes provide consistent snow and ideal conditions for learning core crevasse rescue skills in a wild yet controlled environment.
Explore the climb
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Washington / Pacific Northwest / North America
Our Crevasse Rescue Essentials course takes place in the snowy alpine terrain of Washington’s Pacific Northwest, where glaciated peaks and high passes provide consistent snow and ideal conditions for learning core crevasse rescue skills in a wild yet controlled environment.
Explore the climb
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Washington / Pacific Northwest / North America
Our Crevasse Rescue Essentials course takes place in the snowy alpine terrain of Washington’s Pacific Northwest, where glaciated peaks and high passes provide consistent snow and ideal conditions for learning core crevasse rescue skills in a wild yet controlled environment.
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Crevasse Rescue Essentials is a hands-on course focused on the core skills needed to travel safely on glaciated terrain. You’ll learn how to assess snow conditions, read glacier features, and build reliable snow anchors, then apply those skills to real crevasse rescue systems, including the 6:1 Drop C. The course also covers self-arrest techniques, rope management, and guided rescue scenarios that reinforce efficient decision-making under pressure—providing practical tools you can trust when conditions are real and consequences matter.
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Crevasse Rescue Essentials is a hands-on course focused on the core skills needed to travel safely on glaciated terrain. You’ll learn how to assess snow conditions, read glacier features, and build reliable snow anchors, then apply those skills to real crevasse rescue systems, including the 6:1 Drop C. The course also covers self-arrest techniques, rope management, and guided rescue scenarios that reinforce efficient decision-making under pressure—providing practical tools you can trust when conditions are real and consequences matter.
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Duration
2 days
Elevation
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Crevasse Rescue Essentials is a hands-on course focused on the core skills needed to travel safely on glaciated terrain. You’ll learn how to assess snow conditions, read glacier features, and build reliable snow anchors, then apply those skills to real crevasse rescue systems, including the 6:1 Drop C. The course also covers self-arrest techniques, rope management, and guided rescue scenarios that reinforce efficient decision-making under pressure—providing practical tools you can trust when conditions are real and consequences matter.
details
Everything you need to know before you go
Included
Ropes
Snow Anchors
Snow Shovels
Instructor Fee
Permits
NOT Included
Transportation
Food
Personal Gear
FAQ's
FAQ's
What should I bring with me?
Come prepared for a day in the snow. Use our linked Glacier Climbing gear list as a starting point, no need to bring overnight gear. We rent harnesses, helmets, crampons, and ice axes. Feel free to reach out with any specific gear questions!
Do I need to bring lunch?
We recommend bringing snack food to last you around 6 hours. Left over pizza, cheese and crackers, carrots and hummus, smoked salmon, peanut butter pretzels, and other favorite snacks! We will not break for a specific lunch time and will not have the ability to cook.
What will I learn?
Our guide team is well versed in all alpine disciplines and we can somewhat tailor the lessons to the groups desires. At a minimum we will cover ice axe arrest, snow anchors, snow science, reading glaciers, the basics of haul systems (6:1 Drop C system), and will run through scenarios.
What if the weather is inclement?
We will teach in all but the most extreme of weather conditions. If the forecast is looking dangerous we will be in contact about rescheduling. If it is raining, snowing, windy, and or cold, we will teach - this will give us the opportunity to teach the skills necessary to take care of ourselves in extreme environments.
Who is the Crevasse Rescue Essentials course for?
This course is for anyone wishing to get into mountaineering in order to ultimately climb on their own, for those wanting to gain skills and confidence before joining us for a guided climb, as a refresher for seasoned climbers, or as an explorartory glimpse into the wonderful world of mountaineering. If you are unsure whether this course is a good fit for you, contact us!
Where will my course be?
For a succesful mountaineering course we need snow, so we will go where the snow is. In the spring we will likely teach near Snoqualmie Pass. Later in the summer we will follow the snow higher into the mountains, likely around Mt. Baker.
What should I bring with me?
Come prepared for a day in the snow. Use our linked Glacier Climbing gear list as a starting point, no need to bring overnight gear. We rent harnesses, helmets, crampons, and ice axes. Feel free to reach out with any specific gear questions!
Do I need to bring lunch?
We recommend bringing snack food to last you around 6 hours. Left over pizza, cheese and crackers, carrots and hummus, smoked salmon, peanut butter pretzels, and other favorite snacks! We will not break for a specific lunch time and will not have the ability to cook.
What will I learn?
Our guide team is well versed in all alpine disciplines and we can somewhat tailor the lessons to the groups desires. At a minimum we will cover ice axe arrest, snow anchors, snow science, reading glaciers, the basics of haul systems (6:1 Drop C system), and will run through scenarios.
What if the weather is inclement?
We will teach in all but the most extreme of weather conditions. If the forecast is looking dangerous we will be in contact about rescheduling. If it is raining, snowing, windy, and or cold, we will teach - this will give us the opportunity to teach the skills necessary to take care of ourselves in extreme environments.
Who is the Crevasse Rescue Essentials course for?
This course is for anyone wishing to get into mountaineering in order to ultimately climb on their own, for those wanting to gain skills and confidence before joining us for a guided climb, as a refresher for seasoned climbers, or as an explorartory glimpse into the wonderful world of mountaineering. If you are unsure whether this course is a good fit for you, contact us!
Where will my course be?
For a succesful mountaineering course we need snow, so we will go where the snow is. In the spring we will likely teach near Snoqualmie Pass. Later in the summer we will follow the snow higher into the mountains, likely around Mt. Baker.
What should I bring with me?
Come prepared for a day in the snow. Use our linked Glacier Climbing gear list as a starting point, no need to bring overnight gear. We rent harnesses, helmets, crampons, and ice axes. Feel free to reach out with any specific gear questions!
Do I need to bring lunch?
We recommend bringing snack food to last you around 6 hours. Left over pizza, cheese and crackers, carrots and hummus, smoked salmon, peanut butter pretzels, and other favorite snacks! We will not break for a specific lunch time and will not have the ability to cook.
What will I learn?
Our guide team is well versed in all alpine disciplines and we can somewhat tailor the lessons to the groups desires. At a minimum we will cover ice axe arrest, snow anchors, snow science, reading glaciers, the basics of haul systems (6:1 Drop C system), and will run through scenarios.
What if the weather is inclement?
We will teach in all but the most extreme of weather conditions. If the forecast is looking dangerous we will be in contact about rescheduling. If it is raining, snowing, windy, and or cold, we will teach - this will give us the opportunity to teach the skills necessary to take care of ourselves in extreme environments.
Who is the Crevasse Rescue Essentials course for?
This course is for anyone wishing to get into mountaineering in order to ultimately climb on their own, for those wanting to gain skills and confidence before joining us for a guided climb, as a refresher for seasoned climbers, or as an explorartory glimpse into the wonderful world of mountaineering. If you are unsure whether this course is a good fit for you, contact us!
Where will my course be?
For a succesful mountaineering course we need snow, so we will go where the snow is. In the spring we will likely teach near Snoqualmie Pass. Later in the summer we will follow the snow higher into the mountains, likely around Mt. Baker.
Gear List
Gear List
Gear required to bring up on the mountain given the conditions may vary trip to trip. Your guide will help you decide what gear to bring or leave behind during the gear-check. If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!
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Skyline Mountain Guides is an equal opportunity provider.
© 2025 Skyline Mountain Guides. All rights reserved.