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Rescue Odd indeed is the glacier traveler who hasn't fallen into at least one crevasse, and who has not suffered the indignities of being jeered for his clumsiness by his companions, who photograph and push a little snow on him before they help him out. The victim takes this lightly, for he knows he will have his day before the trip—or even that day—is over. The usual rescue is casual. The faller's pack or ice ax prevents his dropping much more than waist-deep into the crevasse, or he is able, when he feels the snow give, to fall forward and bridge the crevasse. The rope quickly becomes taut enough to hold him where he is, and a little tension gets him out. |
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