DIFFICULTY LEVELS EXPLAINED
This system is designed to help clients think through and understand the level of physical difficulty they are seeking. It's important both at the early stages of the 9-month Partnership Journey, when members are providing input to help design the adventure and at the point of signing up for the adventure that is presented to the member community. The 4 levels should not be considered rigidly. For instance, a flat 16km walk can be significantly less physical than a 4km steep mountain ascent.
1. Easy
Distance: Up to 8km per day
Duration: Up to 5 hours of walking per day
​Elevation: Up to 500m per day​
Terrain: Well-marked trails, gentle gradients, no technical challenges
2. Moderate
Distance: Up to 12km per day
Duration: Up to 7 hours of walking per day
​Elevation: Up to 800m per day​
Terrain: Mountain trails, uneven surfaces, some steeper sections
3. Challenging
Distance: Up to 16km per day
Duration: Up to 9 hours of walking per day
​Elevation: Up to 1200m per day​
Terrain: Steep alpine terrain, possibly rocky, with exposed sections
4. Very Tough
Distance: Up to 20km per day
Duration: Up to 10 hours of walking per day
​Elevation: Up to 1600m per day​
Terrain: Prolonged periods above 2500m, steep ascents, unstable ground, some scrambling