Crevasse Rescue Made Easy

Learn how to haul yourself out of a crevasse and someone else too. Using simple and field tested systems that are easy to remember. Practice at home and step into the mountains with more confidence.

Traveling On A Glacier Soon?

Countless great adventures involve glacier travel
Whether on skis or foot, you need these skills
Reviewing and practicing will boost your confidence and safety margin

2026 Techniques: Do More With Less

Extract yourself, or your partner, out of a crevasse quickly
Reduce stress in a stressful situation
No need to be a 'knot ninja' to master this method
Only need 3 Locking Carabiners, Nano Traxion, & Tibloc!
No need to read confusing 150 page books on this topic

Forever Access

MTN Sense offers no subscriptions, no time limits, and avalanche certification. Reference this course forever.

Easy To Complete

Complete this course at your pace.

Top Tier Instruction

Taught by internationally certified IFMGA Mountain Guides

What sets this course apart?

Get educated on your schedule.
Access future updates for free.
Ask direct questions to Mark Smiley throughout.
Safe learning environment. Be bold with your questions.

Crevasse Rescue Course Video Curriculum

Intro

What you're going to learn (0:41) — Preview

Roping Up for Glacier Travel

Rigging Yourself for Glacier Travel (10:25)
Test Your Knowledge 1

Haul Your Butt Out of that Crack!

Getting Your Own Butt Out of the Crack (17:14)
Test Your Knowledge 2

Crevasse Rescue for Climber

Haul Your Buddy Out with Minimal Gear (21:55)
Update: Intro (1:05)
Update: Transfer Weight to the Anchor (2:19)
Update: Spoc, Superman Squat, New Masterpoint (7:29)
Update: Quick Review (1:09)
Test Your Knowledge 3

Crevasse Rescue for Skiers

Progress Capture Devices (7:38)
Deep vs Shallow Rescue Systems (3:56)
Backyard Practice Intro (1:57)
Build Ski Anchor with Minimal Gear (1:39)
Prep Lip, Pad Lip, Rappel to Victim (3:34)
Reascend & Haul (9:01)
Test Your Knowledge 4

Bonus Videos

How To Rig A Sled (11:22)
Whiteout Navigation (1:06)
Rope Options Explained (8:22)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ask Mark Smiley questions throughout the course?

Yes. Every lesson has a place for questions, and Mark will reply personally. We will meet twice a month, from Nov 15 - May 15, via Zoom. The mountain meet-ups will also be a great time to connect and ask questions in real time.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

When does this mountain safety course start and finish?

Right now. Your pace. Yours forever.

Who is Mark Smiley?

Mark Smiley's passion for adventure has taken him on 30+ expeditions on five continents. He and his wife, Janelle, are the only people that have attempted to climb all 50 Classic Climbs of North America (48 successfully). He was part of a team to set a world record skiing across the entire Alps Mountain Range (1100 miles and 292,000 vertical feet) in a mere 36 days.

His avalanche safety training style is fun, mellow, and easy to understand. As an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Mark Smiley is among the world's elite guides to have reached this status. More important than this certification is his candid style of conveying the best avalanche skills training techniques that will benefit you the most.