Trip Classifications
The club uses the following designations to rate events.
HIKING: CC-Car Camping DH-Day Hike BP-Backpack
1 - Less than 6 miles and less than 2000-foot elevation gain per day.
2 - 6 to 12 miles or 2000 to 3000-foot elevation gain per day.
3 - Greater than 12 miles or greater than 3000-foot elevation per day or significant off-trail.
CLIMBING: G-Glacier R-Rock S-Snow I-Ice
0 - No experience needed. This is a training class.
1 - Minimum experience needed. Ample opportunity for instruction.
2 - Moderate experience needed. Still a good opportunity for instruction.
3 - Advanced levels of experience needed. Little opportunity for instruction.
4 - Must be entirely self-sufficient. No instruction provided.
WINTER ACTIVITIES: XC-Cross-country Skiing SS-Snowshoeing
XC
0 - Beginner's special. No skills required. Training provided.
1 - Advanced beginner. Less than 6 miles and less than 500' elevation gain. Minimal stopping and turning skills necessary.
2 - Intermediate. 6-11 miles and less than 1500' elevation gain. Stopping and turning skill are important.
3 - Advanced. More than 11 miles or greater than 1500' elevation gain. Stopping and turning skills a must.
4 - Mountaineer. Requires leader approval. Usually requires great effort and advanced skills. Could include overnight outings requiring full packs.
SS
1 - Beginner. Less than 5 miles and less than 500' elevation gain.
2 - Intermediate. 5-8 miles and 500'-1500' elevation gain.
3 - Advanced. Greater than 8 miles or greater than 1500' elevation gain.