BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.32.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://summitmountainguides.com/ X-WR-CALNAME:Summit Mountain Guides X-WR-CALDESC:ACMG Mountain Guides: Nelson BC, Rockies, Alps : Ski Touring, Hiking, Mountaineering, Climbing. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-c705112d1ec18b97acac7e2d63973424@summitmountainguides.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T080000 DURATION:PT9H DTSTAMP:20231105T025649Z RDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T080000,20260103T080000 CREATED:20231105 LAST-MODIFIED:20260505 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Crevasse Rescue Skills DESCRIPTION:Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue – 1-Day Course\nModern Skills for Skiers & Mountaineers\nLearn essential skills for safe glacier travel and crevasse rescue in this 1-day, hands-on course designed for both skiers and mountaineers. Whether you’re planning a ski traverse, a mountaineering objective, or preparing for glaciated terrain, this course provides the foundational knowledge and techniques you need.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nModern crevasse rescue systems and hauling techniques\n\n\nGlacier travel skills: rope systems, route selection, and hazard recognition\n\n\nTeam management on glaciated terrain\n\n\nPractical field time with expert instruction and feedback\n\n\nCourse Formats:\n\n\nWinter Edition: Tailored for backcountry skiers and splitboarders\n\n\nSummer Edition: Focused on mountaineering-specific techniques\n\n\nCourses are offered in multiple locations across Western Canada and the European Alps, giving you the chance to train in real glaciated environments with experienced guides.\n\nTravel smart. Rescue fast. Build confidence in glaciated terrain.\n\nFor dates, locations, and booking, scroll below or contact us directly.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n8:00 AM meeting at local practice site\nReview of relevant skills & glacier morphology\nGlacier travel & roping up\nIntroduction to snow & ice anchors\nSnow & ice anchor construction practice\nCrevasse rescue fundamentals theory & practice\nRope ascending practice\nAdditional skills if time permits\nCourse debrief and wrap-up by 5:00pm\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisites\n \n \n \n \n \n On this course, students will benefit from previous mountaineering and rock climbing experience. Good physical fitness is a must, comfort and experience with walking off trail and carrying a large day packs is very useful.\nA desire to learn along with a positive attitude will get you a long ways!\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment\n \n \n \n \n \n Winter course equipment list here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n This course is available in the Nelson area, the Canadian Rockies, the Coast mountains and the European Alps.\nSome of the areas we often visit on the Nelson courses include; Kokanee Glacier ProvincialPark, Valhalla Provincial Parks & Goat range Provincial Park in the Selkirk mountains, The MacBeth Icefields, the Horseshoe Glacier and Starbird Pass near Glacier creek in the Purcell mountains.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weather\n \n \n \n \n \n Due to the higher elevations, proximity to dominant winds and weather conditions, mountain weather is difficult to predict. It is most often worse than the weather in the surrounding valleys and can change quickly as it is really hard to predict for more than 24hrs ahead.\nIn summer you expect temperatures to be from 10 C to 28C in the day while overnight temperature can drop dramatically in the high alpine, even below zero. Temperatures are much colder at higher elevations, even in the summer. It is not uncommon to have overnight freezing temperatures in the alpine, outside a mountain hut or near a back country camp.\nIt is always an interesting challenge to know exactly what you are going to get, therefore is important to be flexible with timing and not too attached to a particular goal or objective. Be prepared by bringing all required items, this ensure you will be dressed for all variations as temperatures, wind, precipitation.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's Included\n \n \n \n \n \n What’s included:\n\nPre-course planning support\nFully certified IFMGA and/or ACMG Alpine Guide or Mountain Guide services\n30 years of experience in the area\nAlternative plan based on current conditions\nRope use & all group technical equipment\nPark permits and Liability Insurance\nEmergency response plan\nGroup safety equipment\n\nServices NOT included:\n\n5% gst tax\npersonal clothing, overnight equipment, mountaineering boots *see equipment list for more details\nmountaineering equipment (ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, prussix, carabiners) *SMG rental $30/item/day\npersonal lunch & snacks\ntravel to meeting location and accommodation prior to field portion trip\ngratuities\ntrip interruption, cancellation insurance, rescue or medical insurance\nadditional costs incurred if changes made to itinerary due to weather\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n Is the equipment different on winter courses?\nAbsolutely! Winter crevasse rescue courses are usually done on skis. For this course you will need all the regular ski touring equipment plus crevasse rescue gear. Here is a link to our Winter Crevasses Rescue Course Equipment List:\nWinter_Crevasse_Rescue_Equipment_List ( https://summitmountainguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Winter_Crevasse_Rescue_Equipment_List.pdf )\nHow experienced do I need to be?\nOn this course, students will benefit from previous mountaineering and rock climbing experience. However, it is not necessary. Good physical fitness is a must, comfort and experience with walking off trail and carrying a large day packs is very usefull.\nIs it safe?\nOn all our courses, SMG provides you with fully certified IFMGA/ACMG Mountain, alpine and rock guides. This guaranties you the highest safety standards in the industry. Mountaineering remains hazardous and while it is impossible to eliminate all the hazards, our guides will maximize your experience and greatly minimize the risks involved.\nCan I rent some of the equipment needed during the programs?\nOn this program we offer participants access to all the technical equipment at no extra charge. This includes; harnesses, helmets, belay device, carabineers, ice axes, crampons and much more. Contact us ( https://summitmountainguides.com/contact-us/ ) for specific sizes and availability.\nWhere can I rent/buy climbing & outdoor equipment?\nHere are a few outdoor stores in Nelson that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment and gear rental, please ensure you rent gear well in advance.\nRivers Oceans and Mountains 354-2056 www.roamshop.com\nValhalla Pure Outfitters 354-1006 www.vpo.ca\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n // Get all the accordion buttons\n var accordionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.accordion .btn-link');\n\n // Add event listener to each accordion button\n accordionButtons.forEach(function(button) {\n \n console.log('accordion test');\n \n button.addEventListener('click', function() {\n // Get the target collapsible element\n var target = this.getAttribute('data-target');\n\n // Get the parent of the collapsible element\n var parent = this.getAttribute('data-parent');\n\n // Get all collapsible elements within the parent\n var collapsibleElements = document.querySelectorAll(parent + ' .collapse');\n\n // Toggle the visibility of each collapsible element\n collapsibleElements.forEach(function(element) {\n if (element.getAttribute('id') === target.substring(1)) {\n // Toggle the class to show or hide the collapsible element\n element.classList.toggle('show');\n } else {\n // Hide other collapsible elements\n element.classList.remove('show');\n }\n });\n });\n });\n \n // Get all the accordion buttons\n var accordionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.accordion .btn-link');\n\n // Add event listener to each accordion button\n accordionButtons.forEach(function(button) {\n button.addEventListener('click', function() {\n // Toggle the chevron rotation\n var chevron = this.querySelector('.chevron');\n chevron.classList.toggle('rotate');\n });\n });\n\n\n\n\n\n/* Style the accordion container */\n.accordion {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n margin-top: 50px;\n}\n\n/* Style the card */\n.card {\n/* border: 1px solid #dee2e6; */\n border-radius: 1px;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);\n}\n\n/* Style the card header */\n.card-header {\n background-color: transparent;\n/* border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey); */\n}\n \n.accordion .card-header h5{\n font-weight: bold !important;\n color: var(--red) !important;\n}\n\n/* Style the card body */\n.card-body {\n padding: 15px;\n}\n\n/* Style the button inside the card header */\n.card-header .btn-link {\n color: var(--dark-red);\n text-decoration: none;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n}\n\n/* Style the button when hovered */\n.card-header .btn-link:hover {\n cursor: pointer;\n} \n\n/* Style the collapsed card */\n.collapse {\n display: none;\n}\n\n/* Style the expanded card */\n.collapse.show {\n display: block;\n}\n\n/* Style the chevron icon */\n .chevron {\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0;\n height: 0;\n border-top: 5px solid transparent;\n border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;\n border-left: 5px solid var(--dark-red);;\n margin-left: 5px;\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n margin-right: 8px;\n \n }\n\n /* Rotate the chevron icon when the collapse is shown */\n .collapse.show + .card-header .chevron {\n transform: rotate(90deg);\n }\n\n /* Rotate class for animation */\n .rotate {\n transform: rotate(90deg);\n }\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n/* Mobile-first styles */\n.event-gallery {\n margin: 0 auto;\n max-width: 100%;\n}\n\n.column {\n width: 100%;\n padding: 5px;\n min-height: 130px; /* Minimum height for gallery images */\n}\n \n #TB_caption {\n height: 56px !important;\n }\n\n.gallery-image {\n width: 100%;\n height: auto;\n object-fit: cover; /* Ensure images fill the frame while maintaining aspect ratio */\n min-height: 130px; /* Minimum height for gallery images */\n padding-bottom: 15px;\n}\n \n img.gallery-image {\n display: block;\n width: 100%;\n height: auto;\n transition: filter 0.3s ease; /* Add a smooth transition for the filter change */\n}\n\nimg.gallery-image:hover {\n filter: brightness(80%); /* Darken the image by reducing brightness */\n}\n\n/* Desktop styles */\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\n .row {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n margin: 0 -5px;\n justify-content: space-evenly;\n }\n\n .column {\n flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 10px); /* Adjust as needed */\n max-width: calc(33.33% - 10px); /* Adjust as needed */\n }\n}\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://summitmountainguides.com/events/crevasse-rescue-skills/ CATEGORIES:Courses,Crevasse Rescue Courses,Mountaineering Courses LOCATION:Nelson, BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://summitmountainguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC09550-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR