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How to Transfer a Fallen Climber’s Weight to a Snow Anchor for Crevasse Rescue

Author(s): Outdoor Research
Video Release Date: July 20, 2018
Video Source: YouTube

When traveling through crevassed glacier terrain, we may wind up in a rescue scenario. Here AMGA instructor Jeff Ward explains how to transfer a climber’s weight to an anchor immediately after arresting their fall.

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