Crevasse Rescue Course on Lake Louise

Things to know

• What’s included?

  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!

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.