| 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 5 DIFFICULTY |
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| Trail Condition | Prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Routes may cross boulder fields, steep side slopes, areas with thick vegetation, or stream beds. | ||||
| Elevation Change | Up to 3,500 feet in a day | ||||
| Distances/day | Between 3 and 12 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 | 35 to 45 pounds | ||||
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