Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course
3 days / 2 nights
Price per person
$1,495
Join SWS Mountain Guides for an immersive Glacier Travel Crevasse Rescue course. This intensive program is designed to equip climbers with the essential techniques for ice, snow, glacier travel, and rescue. Our base-camp is nestled at the foot of the majestic Hotlum Glacier, providing the perfect setting for hands-on training in ice falls, crevasses, and seracs. Over the course of two days, you’ll master the art of roped team travel, ice ax self-arrest, crampon techniques, technical ice climbing, snow and ice anchor placement, rescue systems (‘C’ and ‘Z’ pulleys), and glacial route finding. Whether your aspirations lie in conquering the Pacific Northwest’s snow-capped peaks, ascending Mt. McKinley, exploring South America, or scaling the Himalayas, this course is your gateway to success. Secure your spot today and embark on an adventure of a lifetime!
Departure: Mt Shasta, California
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Skill Level: Previous hiking and backpacking experience is required. Previous rock, snow, or mountaineering is helpful.
Group Size: 8
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:4
Know Before You Go
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Shasta Summit Climbs
2-Day Avalanche Gulch
3-Day Avalanche Gulch
3-Day Shasta West Face
2-Day Clear Creek
Intermediate Summit Climbs
3-Day Casaval Ridge
3-Day Hotlum Bolam Ridge
3-Day Hotlum Glacier
Sierra Classic Climbs
Basic Winter Mountaineering
Advanced Winter Mountaineering
South America – Mexico
Mexico Volcanoes
Aconcagua Expedition
Bolivia Expedition
Ecuador Expedition
Asia – Nepal
Everest Three Passes Trek
Island Peak Expedition
Cho Ouy Expedition
Japan Ski Expeditions
Africa – Tanzania
Europe – Russia
OFFICES
SWS Main Office:
110 Alpine St. Mount Shasta, California
96067
Bear Valley Office:
P.O. Box 5104
265 Bear Valley Rd, Bear Valley, California 95223
Lone Pine Office:
120 South Main St., Suite 1.5, Lone Pine, California 93545
888-797-6867