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Grade 1
Walking and sightseeing ( up to 2hrs easy walking )
Grade 2
Up to 500 metres ascent/descent on mainly good footpath and track ( average 4-5 hrs walking)
Grade 3
Up to 1000 metre ascent/descent, occasional off path with non technical scrambling. (average 4-7hrs walking)
Grade 4
Long days and big ascents / descents, possible to carry full pack for wild camps. Non technical. ( average 6-8 hrs walking)
Grade 5
Mountaineering and possible rock climbing. Use of technical equipment ie. Ropes, harnesses, ice axe and crampons. |
