Women+ Crevasse Rescue Course

All women, trans, and femme identifying individuals are welcome in this space.

This 1-day Crevasse Rescue Course takes place near the Mount Baker Ski Area. Having direct access to large snowbanks by car cuts down on the time investment of hiking to a glacier and allows for education in a single day for those who are not able to attend a multi-day glacier course.

Price: $185

2025 Dates:

  • May 27

  • June 14

  • June 15

  • June 28

  • June 30

  • July 1

  • July 11

Difficulty: Beginner

  • On this one day course, you will learn the best practices for crevasse rescue. We will go over many scenarios and you will have the opportunity to practice several rescues. You will learn how to complete a self rescue. Come alone or with your partners, and feel confident taking on glaciated terrain.

  • We will meet in the beautiful town of Bellingham and caravan to our practice area. We will be practicing in a very accessible area with less than one mile of walking round trip. Anticipate being in the snow all day.

    • Overview of self arrest and glacier travel

    • Self rescue

    • 2:1, 3:1, and 6:1 mechanical advantage crevasse rescue systems

    • Rope management techniques

    • Overview of equipment choices

    • Safe glacier travel practices

  • Meet in Bellingham at 7:30am

    Caravan to practice/simulation area

    Cover curriculum

    Back to cars by 4pm

  • You will receive an email within one week of signing up for this course with a pre-course packet containing more information and what to bring.

    One week prior to the start of the course, you will receive another email from your instructor with more information on a specific meeting time and location, and confirming gear needs.

Upward Transitions Institute holds a Temporary Use Permit within Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Mt. Baker Ranger District

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