On Sun, 24 May 2020 at 11:11, Tod Fitch <t...@fitchfamily.org> wrote:
> Being a Sierra Club member in California, it seems to me that the Yosemite > Decimal System (YDS) [1], originally created by the Sierra Club is made to > order for this. Classes 1 through 3 are basically hiking, 4 is transitional > and 5 is technical climbing. My understanding having been exposed to this > for decades is slightly different from that in Wikipedia mine are: > > 1 - No special gear or equipment needed. If not the equivalent to a city > sideway in difficulty, it is very close. > 2 - Uneven, loose or other surfaces where good hiking shoes are advisable. > 3 - You may occasionally need to use a hand to steady yourself in > difficult areas. > 4 - Climbing or scrambling but low exposure and/or low risk of injury such > that safety equipment like ropes are not required. > 5 - Climbing requiring technical skills and equipment. > We have a similar system here The Australian Walking Track Grading System Grade 1 is suitable for the disabled with assistance Grade 2 is suitable for families with young children Grade 3 is recommended for people with some bushwalking experience Grade 4 is recommended for experienced bushwalkers, and Grade 5 is recommended for very experienced bushwalkers https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/grading Thanks Graeme
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