We offer unique, one-day outings for anyone interested in visiting glaciated terrain, or simply learning how to stay safe on a glacier when approaching any mountain route. What we teach is not defined to a particular area, but is designed to help you understand the formation of all glaciers, the dangers they represent, how to traverse such areas safely and wisely, and what to do in the event you or a member of your party does fall into a crevasse or step through an undetected snowbridge.

These outings are not difficult – anyone who can hike can do this – and are not designed to be exhausting, but highly educational and fun.

Crevasse formation, glacial movement, hidden crevasse detection, the equipment required to extricate yourself or another fallen victim, proper rope and gear, tie-in procedures and team movement are all part of what you will learn on a remarkable and spectacular day high in the mountains.

These days with mountain professionals will prepare you to be a secure and knowledgeable part of a rope team, and assure that you know what gear to carry anytime you plan to travel on glaciers anywhere, and how not to become an accident statistic due to ignorance or insufficient preparation for such excursions.

Come with us for a fantastic day of adventure in terrain you will never forget. After such an outing you can enjoy traveling on glaciers and avoid being one of the many who do so incorrectly and unsafely every day.

Planned dates are posted on our Calendar, but we will also schedule a specific day for you and your own group anytime.

Basic Glacier Travel skills include:

• glacier reading and hidden crevasse avoidance
• safe glacier travel practices: reasons for/avoidance of glacier accidents
• proper dress for glacier travel; harness preparation and required equipment, specialty gear
• use, limits and mis-use of the equipment
• proper roping techniques for multiple climbers, distance reasoning, best tie-in knots/strengths, use
• rescue knots, friction knots, selection and limitations (i.e. Klemheists vs. prussiks)
• real scenarios of crevasse falls, (opposed to theories); physical limitations of victims, immediacy and methods of victim stabilization
• rope team assignments for crevasse rescue
• innovative equipment use in emergencies
• MAS hauling systems for partner extraction (i.e. effectiveness of 3:1 systems vs. 5:1 or 7:1 systems)
• multiple anchor building techniques on glaciers; anchor equalization
• rope ascension from crevasses, preparation, problems caused by book theories, time limits vs hypothermia
• methods of partner extrication with single partner, 2, 3 or more climbers
• physical limitations/failure points of hauling systems and anchors; mitigation of common failures

All Glacier and Modern Mountaineering course techniques include:

• Efficiency of movement
• Equipment and clothing; proper harness preparation and gear selection
• Various techniques and application for efficient team progress
• Understanding hypothermia, various high altitude illnesses (AMS) and avoidance/treatment
• Characteristics of snow and ice relative to weather and other conditions
• Anchor choices, anchor placement, limitations
• Ice axe techniques and applications according to terrain characteristics

 Cost: 150€ to 400€/day according to participant numbers. Contact us for Private bookings & pricing.

Class Size: 1 to 6 clients maximum according to course choice.

*NOTE: Participation or scheduling of any activity is conducted according to our Terms and Conditions. It is the responsibility of any participant, client or legal guardian to read and accept these Terms and Conditions, listed as a heading on our Home Page.