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Oak Course
Location
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Estimated Duration
1 Day
Group size
3-6 participants
Level
Intermediate
Cost
Learn essential glacier-travel and crevasse-rescue skills on our Chamonix crevasse rescue course. Improve your ability to read glaciated terrain, identify hazards, use technical safety equipment, and perform efficient crevasse rescue techniques with confidence.
• Ice axe
• Climbing harness
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
• crampons
• mountaineering boots
• helmet
• carabiners
• prussik cord
• double length sling
• cordalette
• microtraxion
• tibloc
This one day course is specifically designed to teach Mountaineers and Alpinists how to limit the risks on glacial terrain and what to do if someone does fall into a crevasse. We will explain how to plan a trip on a glacier, how to identify and avoid crevasses and seracs, as well as how to conduct a crevasse rescue.
• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.
• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
€180 per person
• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.
• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.
• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.
• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.
• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.
• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.
