This is the crevasse rescue scenario, which we teach and practice on every course we teach at Alpine Ascents.












everyone gets the chance to practice every position on a three person rope team. Here the end person builds an anchor as the middle person holds the fall and weight of the victim.

This photo shows the masterpoint with the self minding ratchet and pully for z-drag. The z-drag or 3 to 1 mechanical advantage. Is one system for pulling victims out of a crevasse.

Looking down into one of the enormous crevasses of Mt. Baker.