Day 1: Meeting at 9:00am at the Squamish Adventure Centre
Day 2: Meeting at 8:00am - location tbd
Unless otherwise stated in your group email.
We strive to be the best in the business. Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or concerns
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We look forward to having you in our Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course. In the meantime we have a bit of homework for you so when your trip date arrives all our ducks are in line, expectations are clear, and we won't waste any time getting you outside.
The Altus Crew
Read and Sign Participant’s Waiver
Hit the link below and be transported to another tab, where you will find our waiver. Review, sign and submit the waiver. Once you are finished come on back to this page for the remaining riveting steps
Read the Gear List
Make sure to read the gear list and all policies in our questions section at the bottom of this page.
Our FAQ page also has a lot of insight into common questions.
Watch the Videos
This online course must be completed prior to the field days of your course. Give yourself 2 – 3 hours to work through all the content.
Day 1: Meeting at 9:00am at the Squamish Adventure Centre
Day 2: Meeting at 8:00am - location tbd
Unless otherwise stated in your group email.
Address: 38551 Loggers Ln #106, Squamish, BC V8B 0H2
Day 1
9am-10am: Review knots, theory, and rope work.
10am-4pm: Head to Smoke Bluffs to simulate crevasse rescue scenarios and practice rope skills on rock.
Students should be prepared to spend the entire day outside in the elements. Warm layers, sturdy footwear, gloves, and hardshells for rain are recommended.
Day 2
8am-9am: Meet, review conditions, and discuss trip plan.
9am-4pm: Head into the backcountry where we cover glacier travel topics and practice a crevasse rescue on snow.
Gear
• Suitable day pack 30 – 40L
• Harness*
• Helmet
• Ice Axe*
Crevasse Rescue Kit*
• 1 x 1.5m 7mm cord
• 2 x 5m 7mm cord
• 2 x double length sling
• 4 locking carabiners
• 2 non-locking carabiner
• Belay device
• Pulley (optional)
• Ice screw (16cm min)
• Ski strap
*We have lots of extra crevasse gear so don’t feel you need to bring all. Please respond to the group email and let us know what you will need to borrow.
Clothing
• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
• Lightweight breathable jacket and pants
• Insulated jacket (synthetic insulated jacket is strongly recommended)
• Lightweight gloves
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer
Miscellaneous
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Personal first aid, medication
• Camera
• Water
• Food & snacks for the day
Greater than 30 days from start date
Deposit will be refunded in full
30 to 14 days prior to trip commencement
Deposit amount will be forfeited
Less than 14 days
Full trip amount will be forfeited
*Subject to change based on particular trip
*All cancellations must be received in writing
Cancellations by Altus Mountain Guides
Upon confirming your booking we guarantee the trip departure. If we cancel a trip for any reason prior to the start date a full refund will be provided. If we are forced to cancel a trip for any reason after the trip start date, a full refund for the unused portion of the trip will be provided.
Trip cancelation insurance
Upon confirmation of your trip Altus Mountain Guides enters into financial obligation and cannot refund payment or release you from your contractual obligation except for condition stated below in “Cancellations” Therefore in an effort to avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties, cancellation insurance is strongly recommended in the event you can not participate or if your trip is interrupted “for any reason”. This is available from most travel companies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our policy or obtaining insurance.
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Medical/Evacuation Insurance
All participants must have personal internationally accepted medical insurance for all activities pertaining to your trip that also includes emergency rescue and evacuation. With your insurance please ensure your will be covered for “roped travel” if booking a technical trip.
The required insurance depends on location
Canada – Insurance is free in entire country
USA – Private insurance is recommended
France – Mountain climbing rescue is free
Switzerland, Italy, Austria – Privates or alpine club insurance is required.
Europe: We recommend the following: Austrian alpine club membership, REGA
International: Global rescue??
Additional fees
Longer & more involved routes may have an additional premium Driving, accommodation,& food costs are trip dependent. Please contact us for details and a full quote.