MCA Crevasse Rescue Training – Anchorage, AK

MCA Crevasse Rescue Training – Anchorage, AK

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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Anchorage, AK. Happening on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at REI. Doors open at 9:00 AM.

Join us for hands-on MCA Crevasse Rescue Training.

February 1 & 2, 2025 – Crevasse Rescue Course (Beginner/Intermediate) in Anchorage, 6-8 hours per day.

Leaders are Gerrit Verbeek and other instructors T.B.A. Register through Eventbrite.

Day 1 will be indoors at REI and focus on theory. We’ll cover knot practice, progress capture devices (friction hitches and mechanical devices), what you need for glacier travel on foot and on skis, how to rope up, how to build haul systems, and a quick overview of glacier navigation.

Day 2 will be indoors at a rope access training facility. We’ll focus on practicing self-rescue, rescuing teammates, and glacier travel.Twenty slots are available, once the course is full, we will waitlist those who are interested.

There will be a $130 non-refundable fee for participants. Please do not sign up unless you can commit to attending both days, but a refund can be issued if a participant is forced to cancel more than a week in advance and we can fill the spot from a waitlist.

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Additional Details

Event ID - 1115155031719

Event Venue - REI

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Event City - Anchorage

Event State - AK

 

Date And Time

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 @ 09:00 AM (AKST)
 

Venue

REI
 

Location

500 East Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503
 

Event Types

Class, Training, or WorkshopOther
 

Event Category

AlaskaAnchorage

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