Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course September 6, 2025
This two-day course focuses on the skills needed to travel safely on glaciated terrain. Day one is based in Christchurch at one of the local rock climbing crags in the Port Hills. Day two is spent up in the snow, putting what we learnt on day one into practice.
Prerequisites
Since this course is delivered in the snow, you must have the skills to walk in crampons, use a walking axe, and self-arrest.
PRICE $649* (MINIMUM AGE 18 YEARS)
Youth Price $325** (16-17 years, accompanied by an adult)
Ask about our Family Friendly courses for ages less than 16 years.
* This is the early bird booking price, standard rates available on the course calendar.
**Conditions apply for youth pricing structure. See FAQ’s page.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is delivered in Christchurch and in the Craigieburn Range, close to Castle Hill village.
The course’s practical components are delivered both at a crag on the Port Hills in Christchurch and in the Craigieburn Range. We access the snow via Broken River or Mt Cheeseman ski field on day two. Your instructor will decide the exact location for the second day.
The course finishes at approximately 4 pm in Castle Hill Village.
ACCOMMODATION
You will need to arrange your own accommodation for the duration of the course.
GEAR & EQUIPMENT
All you will need for this course are waterproof boots and normal outdoor clothing. We will supply all the mountaineering and avalanche equipment for you if you don’t have your own. You can find a packing list and course outline at the bottom of this page.
FOOD
Food is not provided in this course. We recommend packing plenty of snacks and lunches that do not require cooking.
MEETING LOCATION
The meeting location will be confirmed the week before your course start date.
Transport
Transport is included in this course. We can pick you up from a pre-arranged meeting location and drop you off on both days.
If you are travelling from out of town we can provide a pick-up and drop-off from the airport/hotel.
This crevasse rescue course Includes
Ropework
- Alpine knots
- Roping up for glacier travel
- Escaping the system
Terrain travel
- Moving in glaciated terrain
- Crossing crevasses
Haul systems
- Assisted hoist (drop loop)
- 5:1 Unassisted hoist
Rescue scenario’s
- Holding falls
- Buddy rescue
- Small-party rescue scenarios
Snow anchors
- T- Slot snow anchor for crevasse rescue
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