The guides from this past weekend's
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Workshop returned late last night from the Matanuska Glacier and are unpacking gear and debriefing today. This was a two-day introductory workshop that provides instruction on climbing techniques and safety systems necessary for safe glacier travel. The workshop covers knots, harnesses, cramponing, self-arrest positions, building protection and anchors, fixed-line ascension, and crevasse rescue. Students enjoyed practicing crevasse fall scenarios. There's one more GT/CR during this season, August 20-21.
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| Guide Dusty Eroh with Dorothy and Jess practicing placing protection. |
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| Guide Dusty Eroh instructing Ryan on direction of pull. |
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| Deb and Jess checking out the strength of their protection. |
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| Deb, Paul, and Ryan practicing fixed-line ascension. |
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| Bill hanging out in a crevasse, waiting to be hauled out. |
-AV
