Hiking difficulty levels
Hiking difficulty levels
EASY
- Suitable without hiking experience;
- Moderate height difference;
- A short distance from civilization;
- Possibility to walk the route in any shoes and clothes;
- Trekking poles are recommended but not required;
- Possible with a city backpack;
- Upon completion, pleasant fatigue and sound sleep are guaranteed.
BELOW THE AVERAGE
- Poles and boots are highly recommended;
- There may be loose areas and snow patches;
- The trails are less common, the ascents and descents are steeper, but still passable, even if you have no experience.
- Backpack and any comfortable sports clothes will suit
- Height up to 3500 m
AVERAGE
- Have amateur hiking experience;
- Height from 2000 m;
- There may be prolonged but moderate climbs;
- Trekking shoes required;
- Need sticks;
- Backpack with unloading belt;
- It is possible to use alpine equipment (no experience needed, guides will help)
- An opportunity to test your physical capabilities and completely forget about everyday problems during the hike.
ABOVE AVERAGE
- High, but not extreme loads;
- Long descents and ascents with different types of terrain;
- It is possible to use alpine equipment;
- You need high trekking boots, poles and a backpack with a load capacity of 60 liters or more;
- You need glasses of the 3rd category of blackout;
- Some sections of the route may be suitable for both intermediate and difficult levels
HIGH
- Have experience at 3000 m;
- Long climbs;
- Good tall, stiff trekking shoes and technical clothing are a must;
- Backpack from 60l;
- Sticks are needed;
- Category 3 or 4 glasses required;
- There may be very low temperatures;
- Possibility of using crampons, ice axes;
- Working with alps equipment;
- Pre-training fees are required;
- Most likely this is a mountain climb or a multi-day hiking trip with a lot of equipment.