Included: An experienced, certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area A full day of instruction A full day in the field Use of all group technical gear Not included: Technical backcountry ski touring equipment Crevasse rescue equipment Accommodation Food and snacks

How fit do I need to be?

To get the most of this course, you need to have a moderate level of fitness. You will be on your feet for a full day. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain. Prerequisites: Students must be able to travel in the snow and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class. Skiers must be able to hike for several hours at a time while carrying a small pack. All participants should be comfortable traveling in snow while carrying touring gear. There are no other prerequisites.

Waiver and release of liability

Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking. Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver . During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip. Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You will need to bring: Backpack Harness Helmet 1x60cm-120cm sewn sling w/ 2 non locking carabiners 2x5m 6 or 7mm prussic cord w/ non locking carabiners 1×1.5m 6 or 7mm prussic cord (personal prussik) 4x locking carabiners, 2 lighter weight carabiners and 2 self-locking carabiners which are larger in size, they can be used for a munter hitch and master carabiner Any new mechanical device, i.e. Micro traction from Petzl Skis and skiing clothes if the course dates are during the winter

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent: Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots, and poles can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort Splitboards can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort Ski rental locations are in Lake Louise and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: These courses are not private. For the group course, the max guest-to-guide ratio is 7:1. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Crevasse rescue courses in Lake Louise can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Lake Louise, AB, most people fly into Calgary International Airport 2 hours southeast. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus to Lake Louise. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the Guides room at the Lake Louise Hostel or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

Lake Louise | Alberta

Crevasse Rescue Course on Lake Louise

A course participant throwing a rope in Lake Louise

Skiers in Lake Louise walking on a slope

Intro
Itinerary
Brochure
Things to know

Duration

2 days

Season

November through April

Group size

Up to 7 people

In Alberta’s already rich repertoire of skiing and climbing destinations, Lake Louise stands out as one of the highlights. And how could it not—in the Lake, wherever you turn you’ll see a magnificent powder bowl, a photogenic ridge, or a peak itching to be climbed. The area is so impressive that some ski events in the 1998 Winter Olympics were hosted there! However, if you aim to venture deeper into Alberta’s stunning wilderness, you should aim to keep safe. In the backcountry, proper crevasse rescue skills are paramount and could mean the difference between life and death. This course was designed to teach you or refresh your knowledge of optimal crevasse rescue practices and gear use. As such, it’s an essential tour for every backcountry adventurer. This winter, put safety first and push your crevasse rescue knowledge to the next level in the ever-alluring Lake Louise.

Adventure highlights

Explore Alberta’s beautiful backcountry
Refresh and update your knowledge with realistic scenario practice
Learn the fundamentals of crevasse rescue in the legendary Lake Louise area

Itinerary

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Learn to traverse glaciers safely and more confidently with this Crevasse Rescue Course in the beautiful Lake Louise area. Update previous skills and learn new ones with your experienced and certified instructors showing you the ropes. This course will also teach you the basics of mountain travel, meaning that just about anyone can take it!

Meet the guides in the Guides room at the AAA office in Banff and sign waivers. There will be a short theory presentation before you begin with simple knots and systems. You will be spending the afternoon outside where the group can practice and be introduced to more complex systems.
The group will head to a safe but very realistic practice site at Crowfoot Meadows North from Lake Louise. The day will be spent outside putting to use the theory and practice from Day 1.
– Arresting the fall, assess situation and decision point, reverse pull?

– Call for help

– T-slot and ice screw anchors

– Transfer load and decision point

– Belay to the lip of crevasse and decision point

– Prepare crevasse lip and add padding

– Begin adding advantage if necessary

– Many other micro details

In complex rescue scenarios many decisions are based on site specific information, this course will help you prepare for those details and make a rescue if necessary much quicker and realistic.

Crevasse Rescue Course on Lake Louise

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If you have questions or need help with planning a trip, schedule a call with one of our adventure experts.

Meet your guide

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Alpine Air Adventures

You’re never on your own in the Banff wilderness because the experienced professionals from Alpine Air Adventures are here to guide you. While they know how to have a great time, they’re always mindful of advanced safety practices. They’re committed to showing each of their guests the best of the Rockies while protecting them every step of the way.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - A full day of instruction
  - A full day in the field
  - Use of all group technical gear
Not included:
- - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
  - Crevasse rescue equipment
  - Accommodation
  - Food and snacks
To get the most of this course, you need to have a moderate level of fitness. You will be on your feet for a full day. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.

Prerequisites:
Students must be able to travel in the snow and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class. Skiers must be able to hike for several hours at a time while carrying a small pack. All participants should be comfortable traveling in snow while carrying touring gear. There are no other prerequisites.
Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.
You will need to bring:
- - Backpack
    
    Harness
    
    Helmet
    
    1x60cm-120cm sewn sling w/ 2 non locking carabiners
    
    2x5m 6 or 7mm prussic cord w/ non locking carabiners
    
    1×1.5m 6 or 7mm prussic cord (personal prussik)
    
    4x locking carabiners, 2 lighter weight carabiners and 2 self-locking carabiners which are larger in size, they can be used for a munter hitch and master carabiner
    
    Any new mechanical device, i.e. Micro traction from Petzl
    
    Skis and skiing clothes if the course dates are during the winter
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
- - Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots, and poles can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort
  - Splitboards can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort
Ski rental locations are in Lake Louise and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and pricing:
- - These courses are not private. For the group course, the max guest-to-guide ratio is 7:1.
  - Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Crevasse rescue courses in Lake Louise can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Lake Louise, AB, most people fly into Calgary International Airport 2 hours southeast. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus to Lake Louise.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the Guides room at the Lake Louise Hostel or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!
- - Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
  - Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
  - The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
It is highly recommended to purchase medical insurance (if applicable) and traveler’s trip interruption insurance to cover travel costs and trip costs in the event you have to cancel your trip due to personal illness or injury, family emergency or other personal conflicts.