Level 4 Difficulty (1-5)
       
Our difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, tours with a rating of 1 being least difficult, tours with a rating of 5 being most difficult.
 
LEVEL 4 DIFFICULTY
       
  Trail Condition   These trails are established but rugged and unmaintained. The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4,000 feet).
       
  Elevation Change   Up to 4,000 feet in a day
       
  Distances/day   Between 3 and 9 miles
       
  Pack Carried   A technical multi-day backpack with your clothes and personal items, a sleeping bag, pad, part of a tent, a share of the group food and gear, trail snacks and water.
       
  Pack Weight   30 to 40 pounds
       
  Please Note: all of our trips require good physical conditioning, strong health, and an active lifestyle.
       
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