JUNEAU GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Days on Ice: A Hands‑On Crevasse‑Rescue Clinic Above Juneau
A two‑day, instructor‑led course in Juneau that teaches glacier travel, essential knots, and crevasse‑rescue systems through immersive, practical training.
Two Days on Ice: A Hands‑On Crevasse‑Rescue Clinic Above Juneau.
Master glacier travel and crevasse rescue with expert guides in a hands‑on, immersive two‑day course across Juneau’s icy terrain. Participants learn essential knots and safety systems through guided, practical exercises designed to build real‑world competence on glaciated ground.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on Crevasse Rescue
An introductory, practical curriculum focused on crevasse‑rescue techniques: essential knots, rope systems, and the rescue drills that make them work under load.
Professional Instruction
Sessions are delivered by experienced guides who lead the clinic’s step‑by‑step instruction in both technique and safety systems.
Two Days of Practice
The clinic runs across two full days, with on‑snow practice culminating in a Sunday field day at Eaglecrest.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Over two full days the curriculum moves from instruction to applied practice: guided lessons on knots and rescue systems followed by on‑ice exercises that let students assemble and test those systems in a glacier environment near Juneau.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this clinic is best for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Confirm specific clothing and technical gear requirements with the operator; plan for two full days of outdoor instruction.
Meeting point is in Juneau, AK; session times run across two days with a Sunday practice at Eaglecrest.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The clinic runs for two days.
Where is the meeting location?
Meeting location is in Juneau, AK.
What are the scheduled session times?
Saturday is scheduled 9:30–3:30 (location TBD); Sunday is scheduled 9:30–4:30 at Eaglecrest.
Is there a physical access requirement?
Yes. Students must be able to travel up to the top of the Hooter chair (approximately) to access Sunday’s practice site.
Who operates the course?
The course is offered by Mountain Edventures.