Intensive Glacier Travel Workshop

Join us for our comprehensive Snowmachine Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Class. During this 8-hour course, you will learn about risk management and how to evaluate glacier travel risks. Participants will learn critical strategies for identifying and selecting the safest travel routes across glaciers. Participants will gain knowledge on how to assess terrain and recognize potential hazards associated with crevasse falls. Like avalanche rescue, crevasse rescue must happen in minutes. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the intricacies of glacier travel, ensuring you are well-equipped to read glaciers to minimize those risks.

In addition to route planning, this class will focus on developing vital rescue skills needed in the event of a crevasse fall. Participants will receive hands-on training in effectively utilizing their machine and rescue kits, including techniques for quickly deploying ropes and other essential gear to execute a fast and efficient rescue. In emergency situations, every second counts, and our course emphasizes the importance of swift action. By the end of the day, you will have the confidence and skills necessary to respond effectively in critical situations, making glacier adventures safer for you and your riding companions.

This is a class to help reduce your risks if you chose to travel on glaciers.  It must be remembered that travel by snowmachine on glaciers is an extremely dangerous activity and we are not promoting the activity, we are only trying to reduce the risk to those that venture out onto the ice.  If you choose to s now machine in glacier country, you should only go with a very experienced person that knows the safest crevasse free route and has full rescue skills.

Once you have registered, you will receive by email, a list of recommended gear to bring to the class.