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| TCSA
GRADING SYSTEM |
| May 2006 |
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Objective
To inform
members on the attributes of a hike and how these apply to a person
in terms of fitness level so that each person may, as
objectively as
possible, decide on whether a hike is appropriate for him/her to go on
without
causing problems for the group in terms of difficulties with fitness,
technical
ability and aversion to exposure to heights.
Hike
attributes
Difficulty:
this answers the question
that is almost
always asked by people before a hike: “How difficult
is the hike?”
The descriptor grades the hike in one or two words.
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Description |
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Easy
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A
short, flattish walk, e.g., a beach walk, greenbelt walk, between 3 and
8 km long
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Moderate
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A
hike that is about 8 to 15 km long and without big and steep inclines
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Difficult
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A
hike that is approximately 8 to 25 km long with a few big and/or steep
inclines and possibly some moderate rock scrambling and/or on rocky
paths and/or without a path
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Very
difficult
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A
hike that is more than 8 km long with many extremes in inclines and/or
difficult rock scrambling and/or rocky paths and/or without a path
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Technical: this
classifies the hike in detail
with respect to the degree of technical competence required by the
hiker.
| Scale |
Description |
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A
walk
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A
walk - no
rock scrambling
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Easy
scramble
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Easy
rock scrambling requiring use of hands: a person with little experience
will be able to cope
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Difficult
scramble
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Difficult
rock scrambling requiring extensive use of hands: a person should have
some experience in scrambling
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Rock
climb
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Only
for a person experienced in rock climbing
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Exposure: this
classifies the hike in detail
with respect to the degree of exposure that the hiker will encounter on
the
hike.
| Scale |
Description |
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None
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No
exposure to heights
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Mild
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Mild
exposure: the path is on steep ground, or near the edge of small
cliffs. Those with a fear of heights will feel uncomfortable
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High
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High
exposure: the path is on very steep ground, or near the edge of high
cliffs. Those with a fear of heights should not attempt these hikes
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Hiker
attributes
Fitness: this
classifies the person in terms of
degree of fitness
| Scale |
Description |
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Average
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Little
to moderate physical exertion will be experienced on the hike: a
prerequisite for easy and moderately difficult hikes
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Fit
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Significant,
sustained physical exertion will be experienced on the hike: a
prerequisite for difficult hikes and for moderate hikes where the pace
is fast
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Very
fit
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Extreme
physical exertion will be experienced on the hike: a prerequisite for
very difficult hikes and for difficult hikes where the pace is fast
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| To the top |
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| See
Mountain
Meanders grading system. |
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Always
follow these guidelines when you go hiking:
Hiking in the Mountains - a
Survivor's Guide |
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Hiking Notes
- All persons participate in TRAILS CLUB
activities ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.
- All VISITORS and MEMBERS bringing
VISITORS must phone the LEADER first.
- Hikers must bring at least 1 litre of
WATER
& FULL RAIN GEAR (raincoat and hood) on hikes.
- Book DAY HIKES with the HIKE CONVENOR if
required.
- Payments for trails and weekends to: The
Trails
Club, P.O. Box 404, BERGVLIET, 7864 or fax deposit slip to
the co-ordinator. Click to see the banking details
of the club. Remember to
write
your
name and what you are paying for on the deposit slip.
- PRICES of weekends and trails are subject
to
change without notice due to increases in booking fees beyond our
control.
- If meeting place for a hike is not
published,
it may mean that numbers are limited. You must phone the convenor to
book in advance.
- Transport is STRICTLY a PRIVATE AFFAIR
and it
is up to the drivers to make all necessary arrangements with their
passengers, preferably BEFORE departure to avoid embarrassment or other
problems.
- NO SMOKING is
allowed on`all hikes.
- If your
NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER,
NEXT-OF-KIN, or any other vital statistics change, PLEASE notify
the MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY.
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