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CHOOSING YOUR GRADE
Reality check
All Walking & Trekking holidays present physical demands, so expect to feel some tiredness even after a `leisurely' days walking. Although all trips are designed to be accessible to all who are in good health and enjoy the outdoors, fitness levels are important and you should consider carefully which trip is right for you. For harder trips the correct preparation can vastly enhance your enjoyment; stamina building aerobic activities such as regular cycling, swimming, jogging and walking beforehand will make a noticeable difference. There is no need to worry about not walking fast enough or holding back the group. All you need to focus on is your ability to complete the route. Everyone has his or her own comfortable pace and we always strive to accommodate this. Your age does not determine whether or not trekking is for you. Stamina, walking tolerance and adaptability are more important and experience can be the greatest asset. A minimum age is indicated against every trip, there is no maximum age but with mature clients, over the age of 70, we kindly request that you confirm in writing your suitability to take part on your chosen trek. Finally, consider whether the lifestyle is for you; by their very nature, treks often require prolonged periods in camp and leaving basic amenities behind. As we've stressed on these pages, it's all about what you're comfortable with. So if you're donning hiking boots for the first time, choose sensibly and we're sure you'll keep coming back for more!
How we grade our Walking & Trekking holidays
When grading a trip the following factors are considered: · length of trek and walking day · trail conditions underfoot · level of porterage and support · average altitude, maximum altitude and average gain/loss per day · likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range · remoteness of local services and general level of comfort All examples opposite indicate average conditions for the grade see Trip Notes for specific details of each itinerary.
SPLIT AND OPTIONAL GRADES
In order to provide a more accurate grading system, where a trip falls between two grades we use an intermediate or split grade, for example A/B. Occasionally, there are optional ascents available en route, in this case the optional grade is indicated in brackets, for example Grade C (climb E). Clearly, conditions may differ from region to region or month to month and as such the information given on these pages is designed to act as a guide only. In all cases you should refer to the Trip Notes for further details.
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