In general, hikes in this category are easier and designed for those who do not have or have little training. In this type of hike you can expect to hike less than 3 miles a day. You can expect the average daily elevation to be under 500 +/- feet. The terrain of the trail will likely not have any obstacles. Trails may be paved, dirt, grass, or gravel.
In this type of hike you can expect to hike less than 6 miles a day. You can expect the average daily elevation to be under 1,500 feet +/-. The surface of the trails may be uneven and require stepping over rocks, logs, and other obstacles.
In this type of hike you can expect to hike less than 10 miles a day. You can expect the average daily elevation to be under 2,500 feet +/-. The surface of the trails may be uneven and requires stepping and/or climbing over obstacles. Additional obstacles may include mud/sand/snow, rock surfaces that may require using one hand, and stream crossings less than 3 feet deep (if any).
In this type of hike you can expect to hike less than 15 miles a day and/or an average daily elevation to be under 3,500 feet +/-. The surface of the trails may be uneven and requires stepping and/or climbing over obstacles. Additional obstacles may include mud/sand/snow, rock surfaces that may require using one hand, and stream crossings less than 3 feet deep (if any).
On these types of events, we may ask you to submit your training days/activities on a regular basis to insure you are properly equipped physically for this difficulty level.
On this type of hike you can expect to hike less than 15 miles a day and/or the average daily elevation to be 3,500 feet or more. The surface of the trails will likely be uneven and requires stepping, climbing over obstacles and/or require the use of fall protection devices. Additional obstacles may include rock surfaces that require using hands to navigate the trail, rock scrambles, above-knee snow, glacier travel, or stream crossings over 3 feet deep (if any).
On these types of events, we will ask you to submit your training days/activities on a regular basis to insure you are properly equipped physically for this difficulty level.
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On all our hiking events, we will use the buddy system so that you will never hike alone. Whichever group you fancy, we have experienced Group Leaders who will take great care of you on your hiking adventure. Our Training Guide will put you on the right track to help you meet your goals!
