Grade A
- General good health necessary.
- No specific fitness requirements
Grade B
- Average of 4-5 hours physical activity per day
- At times carrying small backpack of 4-5kgs (9-11 lbs)
- Tracks generally in good condition
- Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days
- No hiking experience necessary
- Reasonable standard of fitness required
Grade C
- Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day
- At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs)
- Tracks generally in good condition
- Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days
- No hiking experience necessary
- Reasonable standard of fitness required
Grade D
- Average 4-5 hours physical activity per day, up to 8-9 hours on longer days
- Pack weights of 12-15kgs (26-33 lbs) on some days
- Altitude gains of up to 800m (2600ft)
- Some uneven track surfaces and river crossings
- No hiking experience necessary
- Agility and fitness required
Grade E
- Up to 8-9 hours physical activity each day
- Pack weights of 12-15kgs (26-33 lbs)
- Altitude gains of 900 to 1000m (2950 to 3300ft)
- Some exposure to heights
- Hiking experience necessary.
- High level of fitness required