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: Circa 8km per day
Duration: Up to 5 hours of walking per day
Elevation: Up to 500m per day
Terrain: Well-worn trails, gentle gradients, no technical challenges
2. MODERATE
Distance: Circa 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, some exposed sections
3. CHALLENGING
Distance: Circa 20km per day
Duration: Up to 9 hours of walking per day
Elevation: Up to 1200m per day
Terrain: Steep alpine terrain, scree/loose terrain, boulders, exposed sections
4. TOUGH
Distance: Up to 25km per day
Duration: Up to 10 hours of walking per day
Elevation: Up to 2000m per day
Terrain: Steep ascents, scree/loose terrain, boulders, possibly scrambling, exposed sections