Snowshoe Trip Ratings
The technical and strenuousness rating systems, and descriptions. Note the minimum standards were updated for 2020-21, but the individual routes are yet to be updated with accurate ratings.
Technical Rating SYSTEM
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Beginner: Terrain is flat or gentle with minimal avalanche danger. These are generally less than 8 miles round trip and can be easy to moderate strenuous level. Also, typically listed at Sno Parks and groomed roads.
Open to all properly equipped members and non-members of The Mountaineers.
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Basic: No exposure to steep terrain which would require the use of an ice axe with minimal avalanche danger. No limitation to mileage and elevation gain.
Must be a student or graduate of Basic Snowshoeing, and students must have successfully completed the field trip prior to sign-up.
Pre-requisites: Basic Snowshoeing Course or equivalent.
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Intermediate: Exposure to terrain that may require the use of an ice axe and/or traveling in avalanche terrain. Use of avalanche tools: beacon, probe, and shovel is recommended.
Must be a student or graduate of Intermediate Snowshoeing. Intermediate Snowshoeing students must have successfully completed both field trips prior to the activity.
Pre-requisites: Intermediate Snowshoeing Course or equivalent.
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Strenuousness Rating System
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Easy: up to 750 ft. elevation gain, and up to 6 miles round trip. Most likely on an established trail or road.
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Moderate: up to 1,500 ft. elevation gain, and up to 8 miles round trip.
Strenuous: up to 2,500 ft. elevation gain, and up to 10 miles round trip.
Very Strenuous: over 2500 ft. elevation gain or over 10 miles round trip.
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