Information for students Glacier travel and crevasse rescue training

WHERE:

230 1st Avenue West, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 1E2

SCHEDULE:

Day 1: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - In class and outside
Day 2: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - In mountainous terrain, in the Chic-Chocs.

Out of respect for all participants, please arrive on time . Schedule changes may be made at the discretion of the instructor. If so, you will be notified 24 hours in advance.

EMERGENCY: For any eventuality, you can contact our team at 418-763-3333

GOALS:

This 2-day training aims to provide students Participants will be immersed in the field for two full days of intensive training. We will cover all the necessary equipment for glacier travel and crevasse rescue, a wide range of glacier travel techniques, glaciology and how to perform crevasse rescue in different scenarios.

Understanding the risks in the mountains
How cracks form
Traveling on glaciers
The short rope for traveling on glaciers
Slope snow climbing
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Crevasse Rescue

PROGRAM OF THE TRAINING:

Day 1 : 8am-9am: Checking of equipment, revision of the excursion plan.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Practicing crevasse rescue and rope techniques.

Understand the equipment needed
Snow anchors
3:1, 6:1 pull and drop loop
Abseiling and rope ascent
Descending/belaying in a steep line or ledge
Setting a reminder
Setting up a rope for glacier travel

Day 2 : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Traveling on the glacier and navigation techniques.

Understand the glacial/alpine environment
Identify the dangers of the mountain
Evaluation of snow in wide or steep terrain
Glacier assessment
Navigation
Route planning
Cornice management
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Return and debriefing.

** Please note that the schedule can be modified depending on the weather, be prepared. **

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

2 full days of instruction with an ACMG guide. All technical equipment (harness, ice axe, helmet and group equipment)
All class material (book, leaflets, cards) will be given to you on the first day of training.

EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED:

You must provide a lunch for the 2 days.
Bring a pen, notebook and a computer or telephone to share information with you.
Bring your backcountry ski/splitboard equipment for travel. If you don't have one, we offer rental. Personal Equipment List Reminder

CERTIFICATION:

At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement issued by Ski Chic-Chocs.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS FORM:

Mandatory to read and become aware before the training.

Adult participant:

Please note that we will complete the forms together on the first day Ski Chic-Chocs form . Do not complete before training.

PREPARATORY DOCUMENTATION:

Here is a link to prepare you adequately for the course: