1 Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic

Washington

1 Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic

Mountaineering School
Pack Weight: 20 - 25 Lbs.
1 Day
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Come learn the ropes! Our 1-day crevasse rescue clinic teaches skills essential for traveling competently over glaciated terrain, including methods for crevasse rescue when climbing and technical rope systems. We spend a full day on the side of Mount Rainier learning and practicing skills.

This program is ideal for experienced backcountry travelers and mountain athletes who are already familiar with moving on snow and want to expand their adventures into more technical terrain. It’s also a great course for those who have taken a prolonged break from mountaineering and would like to revisit their skills before a climb.

Course Highlights

World-Class Reputation: One of the world’s finest and most renowned climbing schools

Focused, Hands-On Instruction: A single, intensive field day dedicated entirely to crevasse rescue and rope-team skills

Expert Guides: Full-time mountain guides with deep technical expertise and a strong teaching focus

Premier Training Venue: Mount Rainier, out of Paradise, offers some of the best accessible terrain in the Cascades for learning real glacier and snow skills in a single day

Inclusive Instruction: A supportive, community-focused learning environment for climbers of all backgrounds and experience levels

Core Rescue Skills: Glacier travel systems, rope and belay techniques, essential knots and hitches, and snow and ice anchor construction

Haul Systems: Basic (2:1, 3:1) and advanced (5:1, 6:1) crevasse rescue haul systems, plus ascending and descending in rescue scenarios

Risk Management Education: Glacier travel hazard assessment and decision-making in real alpine terrain

Women’s Programs: Women’s-only courses available in partnership with SheJumps

Gear Support: Full-service gear department for equipment questions, consultations, and rentals

This being my first experience ever being on a glacier, I feel the guides did an incredible job teaching as well as demonstrating and assuring safety throughout the full day. The guides did an awesome job teaching skills and helping students apply them.

Guides were extremely knowledgeable

and very effective communicators. We had a wide variety of skill and experience levels and they accommodated everyone.

All of the guides were incredibly down to earth

and easy to get along with. Both “on” and “off-duty” they were very personable and relatable.

1 Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic Price

$395

1 Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic Schedule

May 2 – 2, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
May 9 – 9, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
May 16 – 16, 2027 2+ Spaces Available Ladies Only
May 23 – 23, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
May 30 – 30, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jun 6 – 6, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jun 13 – 13, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jun 20 – 20, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jun 27 – 27, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jul 4 – 4, 2027 2+ Spaces Available
Jul 11 – 11, 2027 2+ Spaces Available

1 Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic Prerequisites

Climbers should be in good physical condition and able to move steadily and train for a full day.

Anyone without basic glacier travel experience should consider taking our 1-Day Glacier Training Seminar.

Pack Weight

Climbers must be able to carry an average of 20-25 lbs.

Authorized Concessionaire

Alpine Ascents International is an authorized concessioner of Mount Rainier National Park

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The Alpine Ascents Way

Our guiding team is made up of full-time professionals known for their technical expertise, leadership, and ability to teach in demanding mountain environments. Many have earned industry awards and have spent much of their careers guiding with Alpine Ascents. More than just strong climbers, our guides are dedicated mountain educators who provide individualized coaching and professional mentorship, helping each participant grow, gain confidence, and move closer to their climbing goals.

Instruction is inclusive, supportive, and community-focused. We strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where all climbers feel encouraged, respected, and empowered to learn.

About the Course

The 1-Day Crevasse Rescue Clinic covers foundational skills in glacier travel and crevasse rescue systems on the south slopes of Mount Rainier (“təqʷuʔməʔ”/Taquoma). Our day begins with a thorough review of glacier travel basics, covering rope intervals, team communication, and route finding. We then review essential knots and hitches, along with snow and ice anchors for running protection, belaying, and rescue scenarios.

Our afternoon session focuses on hauling systems for crevasse rescue, emphasizing mechanical advantage. You’ll learn to execute a 3:1 Z-pulley rescue system as part of a three-person rope team. For smaller teams, we’ll also demonstrate — and may practice — the 2:1 Drop-C system.

By integrating earlier lessons — knots, prusiks, rope handling, and anchor construction — you’ll leave with the skills to confidently perform crevasse rescue scenarios.