Gentle / Easy – On these trips hikes will generally be light and short with low altitude trails (below 500m). Typical duration between 3-6 hours. On a gentle trip, you may experience some light hill walking. Accommodation will generally be in hotels or guesthouses.
Challenging/Moderate – On these trips you will be hiking on uneven terrain and trails. There is generally more incline during hikes. Trips on this grade will still be at relatively low altitude (between 500-100m) hikes will generally be between 6-12 hours. Accommodation will be in guesthouses or mountain huts.
Strenuous/Hard – On these trips there will be technical trails or mountain ascents over snow or glaciers. These trips will generally be at altitudes between 1000m-2500m and last between 12-22 hours with an early start. Accommodation may be in mountain huts.