IWLS teaches full spectrum of high- and low-angle rescue courses for a variety of environments.
Our courses are based in Haines and Skagway, Alaska. If you are interested in a custom course for your group, please visit our Custom Programs page or contact us.
With over 25 years of experience leading expeditions and training professionals, we pride ourselves in our safety precautions and responses in the mountains. Our low- and high-angle rescue courses give participants a solid foundation of skills through hands on learning in the field for both mountainous and climbing scenarios, alike.
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Students learn to escape belays and rappels as part of high angle rescue
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Crevasse rescue application on a high angle rescue course
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Managing top access as part of a high angle rescue class
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Accessing vertical terrain on rappel
High & Low Angle Rescue
This course teaches advanced rope rescue techniques for vertical terrain. Students will practice and participate in numerous high angle rescue scenarios using litters, hauling systems and lowering systems. Students will practice building a variety of different anchors and managing complex rope systems.
What can you expect to learn?
This course covers basic rope rescue as it applies to the mountain environment. You’ll learn about anchor building, belay techniques, rappelling and utilizing mechanical advantage for raising systems.
What can you expect to learn?
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Feel free to call us at 1-800-766-3396 or email us at info@iwls.com to learn more.
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