Description

Crevasse rescue course at Titlis in Engelberg

Mountain Camps runs this 1.5-day glacier rescue course in Engelberg, Switzerland, on 13–14 and 20–21 November 2026. Designed for skiers and splitboarders, it combines indoor rope practice on Friday with practical training on Titlis Glacier on Saturday.

Price: CHF 295 per person; optional rental equipment is priced separately in the booking form.
Duration: Friday late afternoon and evening, plus Saturday on the mountain.
Meeting point: Arena Sport & OKAY Shop, Dorfstrasse 39, 6390 Engelberg.
Training area: Titlis Glacier, Galtiberg and Steinberg; the exact locations depend on conditions.
Language preference: Select English, German or both when booking.

Heading onto a glacier with touring skis or a splitboard? At our Trouble Shooting Camp «Glacier», you practise rope skills and rescue techniques for ski mountaineering and freeriding on glaciers.

Hidden crevasses and snow bridges are not always easy to spot. We discuss how to assess glacier conditions and choose your route, then practise crevasse rescue: securing the group, setting up hauling systems and ascending a rope.

Programme

The same programme applies to both dates.

Friday meeting point:
Arena Sport & OKAY Shop Engelberg
Dorfstrasse 39, 6390 Engelberg

Friday, 13 or 20 November 2026

16:00–16:30Meet & greet
16:30–17:30Theory, equipment and sharing experiences
17:30–18:30Knots and rope handling
18:30–20:00Burgers together
20:00–22:00Practical rope skills and workshops at the Sportingpark or Sportmittelschule climbing hall

Arriving later because of work? No problem – just let us know in the WhatsApp group.

Saturday, 14 or 21 November 2026

08:30–16:30Practical workshops on the Titlis Glacier: put your rope skills and rescue techniques into practice on the mountain.

If conditions allow, we will fit in a few powder runs too!

Saturday’s meeting point will be confirmed on Friday.

What you will practise

Assessing glaciers: Recognising crevasse zones and hidden snow bridges, and understanding how the season and snow cover affect conditions.
Tour planning and route choice: Discussing route selection, group management and ways to secure the group on a glacier.
Equipment, knots and ropes: Getting familiar with rescue equipment and practising essential knots and rope handling – including with gloves on.
Crevasse rescue: Practising the steps of a companion rescue and securing the rest of the group.
Anchors and hauling systems: Building anchors in snow and ice and practising rope rescue systems.
Ascending a rope: Climbing a rope with your own equipment and working through common problems.

Plenty of hands-on practice, questions and repetition: first indoors, then outside. We choose the training locations to suit the snow and glacier conditions.

Questions about the glacier course

Where does the crevasse rescue course take place?
We meet in Engelberg, Switzerland, for indoor rope practice on Friday. Saturday is spent on Titlis Glacier, with the training location chosen according to snow and glacier conditions.

How much does the course cost?
The course costs CHF 295 per person for 1.5 days. Optional rental equipment is listed separately in the booking form.

Who is the camp for?
Freeriders, ski tourers and splitboarders who travel on glaciers and want to practise their rope and rescue skills. The camp is for both skiers and splitboarders.

Can I join later on Friday?
Yes. If work means you need to arrive later, just let us know in the WhatsApp group.

How does this differ from the Winter Mountaineering Camp?
This course focuses on crevasse rescue and rope handling over 1.5 days at Titlis. On the three-day Winter Mountaineering Camp at the Rotondo Hut, you develop these techniques further on ski and splitboard mountaineering tours.