Thailand
Mountain Climbing Rating System
Hiking
The route steepness varies
and there is a trail. There could be some use of hands. This is suitable
for most fitness levels.
Scramble
This is an
easy to moderate climb often requiring hand-holds and proper foot placement
is necessary. Ropes and gear may be required.
Basic
Climbing
Requires moderate
fitness and some climbing skills. Ropes and protection is needed to safely
reach the summit. There is likely going to be some verical climbing, though
the verical sections won't be lengthy.
Technical
Climbing
Requires a
phyically fitness level that is higher than the basic climbing level.
Experience is often needed, but not an absolute must. Physically fit persons
can participate on certain routes. Some routes require technical rock
climbing skills in addition to being fit. Evacuation
could be difficult if an injury ocurs.
Mountain
Climbing Expedition
These are multi-day
trips requiring jungle camping and some hardship.
Participants need to be fit enough to carry a backpack over long and steep
distances. There could be very technical section or not. Evacuation is
difficult due to the remoteness of the climb. Expeditions
are, arguably, the most rewarding form of climbing.

If you are
an experienced climber and would like to know the American Rating System
rating or the IFAS rating of any particular route, simply contact us.
Contact
us if you're not sure which category you'd
be able to join.
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