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CREVASSE RESCUE [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
CONT

Crevasse rescue is complicated and challenging to execute in emergency situations; it's much better to make decisions that prevent a fall from happening in the first place. Most mountaineers will probably never have to use rescue skills, but the one time [they] might need those skills, it's absolutely critical that [they’re] competent in them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Before venturing into the high alpine environment, students undertake snow and ice familiarization training, normally on the Columbia Ice Field in Alberta. This phase of training includes walking and climbing techniques, using anchor systems, placing pros, tying in of rope teams, and practising crevasse rescue techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Avant de s'aventurer en haute montagne, les stagiaires suivent un cours de familiarisation sur la neige et la glace, habituellement sur le champ de glace Columbia en Alberta. Cette phase de l'entraînement porte sur les techniques de marche et d'escalade, sur l'emploi d'ancrages, sur la mise en place de pros, sur les cordées et sur les techniques de sauvetage en crevasse.

Spanish

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