Past Activity
Crevasse Rescue Course Field Session
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Start date: 05/03/2025
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 05/04/2025
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
Being able to rescue a partner from a fall into a crevasse is a basic skill that any mountaineer needs. This course in crevasse rescue will cover equipment used in crevasse rescues, self-rescue techniques, partner rescue techniques, problem solving when in a rescue situation, building rescue systems, leading a crevasse rescue, as well as crevasse avoidance and basic glacier travel. There are 2 evening sessions, April 29 and May 1, and a weekend session up on Mt Hood May 3-4.
The crevasse rescue skillbuilder consists of two evening lectures/practice sessions at the Obsidian lodge and one weekend over two day session at Timberline on Mt Hood.
Basic knowledge of mountaineering techniques and knots will be assumed for this skillbuilder. All techniques for crevasse rescue, such as anchor building, planning and execution will be taught in this class.
Lectures will take place on April 29 and May 1 from 6pm to 8:30pm.
The field session will be held at Timberline, Mt Hood May 3-4.
Overnight accommodations are not included in the class fees and are for each participant to plan on their own.
Gear requirements will be distributed well ahead of the class.
Classes to be held at the Obsidian's Lodge in Eugene, OR.
Field session will be on Mt. Hood. Overnight accommodations are not included.
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Event Leader: Wim Aarts
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Event Leader Phone: 503-804-8370
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Event Leader Email: waarts@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Climbs
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Area Type:
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Departure Location:
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Rating:
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 326
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Season: 2025
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Personal climbing gear including crevasse rescue kit. Obsidians supplies ropes, pickets, slings, anchor cordelettes
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participant prerequisites: Basic Mountaineering Skills are required
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 2 miles
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Member Fees: 70
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Elevation Gain: 500 ft
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Non-Member Fees: 100
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Committee: Climbs
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Junior member fees: —
