Trekking & Mountaineering : Trekking Grades

     • Grade C
     Easy trekking by Himalayan standards is generally between 900 meters (3000 feet) and 2000 meters (6500 feet). There are always plenty of 'ups and downs' anywhere in the Himalayas and climbers need to be regular walkers to get full enjoyment from their experience. It is possible however to design 'easier' short three to four day treks with perhaps only two to four hours walking per day.

     • Grade B
     Reasonably demanding trekking at altitude up to 4000 meters (13000 feet) with side trips to higher elevations. Some treks will, in part, be well away from villages on ill-defined mountain trails.

     • Grade A
     Here, generally, are included all Tibet trips, primarily because of the rigors of the climate and overall high altitude, varying between Lhasa at 3700 meters (12000 feet) to high pass crossing by vehicle or on foot, in excess of 5000 meters (16500 feet). In other areas, treks of demanding nature, requiring all participants to be fit and in excellent health, often in remote alpine areas and sometimes reaching altitudes in excess of 5500 meters (18000 feet).

     • Alpine
     These are extremely demanding treks, sometimes in very remote areas, on rough terrain and perhaps including climbs of one or more of 'trekking peaks'. Climbers should have at least a basic knowledge of use of crampons and ice axe, though first time climbers may be accepted on some of the easier routes on these peaks. Medical certificates are required prior to acceptance on these climbing treks.

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