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Learn how to prep the edge of a crevasse for a rescue with instruction from the American Mountain Guides Association. | Outdoor Research

One of Everest's most perilous challenges: the crevasse. Massive, concealed fissures in the glacier lie silently beneath the surface—unpredictable and unforgiving. In certain sections, there are no fixed ropes, leaving climbers to leap across these icy voids in full gear—crampons, boots, and heavy packs. The descent is often the most brutal. Fatigue sets in, judgment narrows, and each jump demands everything you’ve got. One wrong move can be catastrophic. Everest is relentless, but it’s in these