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Climbing
Climbing Grades
Some of our holidays include an element of climbing, usually on snow, where ropes and other items of mountaineering equipment will normally be used. These trips have each been given a trekking grade to reflect their overall difficulty and it is this grade that is shown on their grade symbol. Additionally, each of these trips has a climbing grade which is intended to indicate the technical difficulty of the ascent(s) involved and takes into account factors such as overall steepness, exposure and objective dangers.
Easy
Our easiest climbs, which are generally on easy angled snow-slopes, with no objective dangers. A mountaineering ice-axe and crampons may be used, depending on the prevailing conditions. Ropes may be fixed on short, steeper sections of ascent.
Moderate
Mostly snow slope climbing, possibly with crevassed areas. A mountaineering ice-axe and crampons will be used. Ropes may be fixed on steeper sections of the climb and group members may need to climb roped together at times.
Demanding
Applied to the toughest climbs in our brochure - involving long climbing days, possibly at extreme altitudes, with steep snow slopes, exposed ridges and crevassed sections. Full mountaineering equipment and previous winter climbing experience required.
