Please refer to the table below for an explanation of our trip difficulty rating, utlizing the "Mountain Goat" ratings system. As always, please feel free to call our office if you have any questions about your suitability for one of our trips based on your past experience in the mountains. Go higher!
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Beginning Level Climbing & Trekking This designation is given to trips that we feel are appropriate for those with minimal backpacking or climbing experience. Most of our introductory courses fall into this designation. Altitude may be as high as 17,000ft. above sea level. |
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Intermediate Level Climbing & Trekking Climbers need to have basic climbing and/or mountaineering experience, and trekkers need to have previous multi-day trekking or backpacking experience. Altitudes may exceed 18,000 ft. |
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Advanced Level Climbing & Trekking Climbers must have previous experience at high altitude (above 17,000 ft.) and have strong technical climbing skills. Clients must be comfortable in remote and rugged mountain regions. Altitudes may exceed 20,000 ft. |