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Climbing Grades

Our climbs and courses are graded 1-3 based on the climbs difficulty, time commitment and experience requirements.

  Climbing Grade: Beginner

No prior climbing experience is required, however previous climbing experience is beneficial. Strong hiking skills and good physical conditioning are required. Basic rock, snow and ice climbing skills are introduced during the program. No high-altitude experience is required.

  Climbing Grade: Intermediate

This climb requires alpine rock, snow and ice climbing skills with proficiency on steep and icy terrain. Strong backpacking and excellent physical conditioning is requisite for this climb. Prior climbing experience is required.

  Climbing Grade: Advanced   

This climb requires a high level of climbing proficiency on steep, exposed and technical terrain. Class 4 ice or 5.8 rock climbing is required. Excellent physical conditioning is requisite for this climb. Climbers must provide a resume including previous alpine climbing experience.