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Trip Difficulty Ratings

Below are rough estimates of the difficulty levels for our trips. 

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Level 1  (Easy) 

Designed for the traveler who is interested in experiencing the outdoors, but is not interested in a physically taxing experience. All days will have some level of activity, but will also be intermixed with options to relax and take in the beautiful scenery. 

  • Hiking- 2-4 Miles daily- gentle grade trails

  • Paddling- 1-2 Miles/1 Hour daily- entry level- gentle, flat water, potentially on a river with a gentle flow requiring minimal paddling

  • Biking- 3-5 Miles/ 1 Hour daily, flat or gentle grade, paved, or compacted dirt, electric assist bike available  

 

 

Suggested Fitness Level- 

  • Walk 1 mile in 20 minutes

  • 20 unweighted squats in a row 

  • Lift 20 lbs overhead 10x in a row

  • Single Arm Dumbell Row @ 5 lbs 10x per arm

Level 2  (Easy Plus) 

Designed for the traveler who is excited to break a sweat, but doesnt want to work out all day long. These trips will have a mixture of lightly strenuous experiences, with lots of support and education from our certified guides, while keeping enough ‘gas in the tank’ that you are not totally exhausted when arriving in your bed at the end of the day. 

  • Hiking- 3-5 Miles daily- non technical trails with 1000 ft elevation gain/ loss, walking on some uneven terrain, with a pack up to 10% of your body weight

  • Paddling- 4-8 Miles/ 4 Hours daily- on water with some waves, requires enough upper body strength to navigate the boat through wavey water. Training and support on water provided by certified guides.

  • Road Biking- 8-15 Miles/ 2-3 Hours daily, lightly hilly grade, up to 1000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, paved surface or compacted dirt. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities. 

  • Mountain Biking- 8-10 Miles/ 2-3 Hours daily, lightly hilly grade, up to 1000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, single track trail on compacted dirt, some navigation around small rocks and roots. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities. 

 

 

Suggested Fitness Level- 

  • Walk/ jog 1 mile in 15 minutes

  • 20 walking lunges in a row 

  • 3 assisted push ups 

  • Stand up/ sit down 10xs with pack on @ 10% body weight

Level 3  (Moderate) 

Earn your lunch on these trips with days filled with outdoor activities at a moderate pace. Days will include frequent breaks, and education, motivation and support from certified guides. 

  • Hiking- 5-10 Miles daily- non technical trails with 2500 ft elevation gain/ loss, walking on some uneven terrain, with a pack up to 25% of your body weight

  • Paddling- 6-10 Miles/ 6 Hours daily- on water that is rough at times, including whitecaps, strong currents or winds, requires enough upper body strength to navigate the boat through rough water. 

  • Road Biking- 20-40 Miles/ 5 Hours daily, mixture of hilly grade, up to 2000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, paved surface or compacted dirt. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities.

  • Mountain Biking- 10-20 Miles/ 4 Hours daily, hilly, curvy grade, up to 2000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, single track trail on compacted dirt, navigation over/ around obstacles. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities. 

 

 

Suggested Fitness Level-

  • Run 1 mile in 9 minutes

  • 20 Sit ups or crunches  

  • 10 assisted push ups 

  • Stand up/ sit down 10xs with pack on @ 25% body weight 

Level 4  (Moderate Plus) 

Trips include a balance of big days pushing your physical abilities, while also offering relaxation and good time for recovery. Expect to get sweaty on these trips, earning your shower and meals at the end of the day. Days will include frequent breaks, and education, motivation and support from certified guides. 

  • Hiking- 8-10 Miles daily- non technical trails with 8000 ft elevation gain/ loss, walking on uneven terrain, with loose gravel at time, with a pack up to 25% of your body weight

  • Paddling- 10-15 Miles/ 8 Hours daily- on open water that is rough at times, including whitecaps, strong currents or winds, requires enough upper body strength to navigate the boat through rough water.  

  • Road Biking- 30-70 Miles/ 6 Hours daily, hilly grade, up to 3000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, paved surface or compacted dirt. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities.

  • Mountain Biking- 15-30 Miles/ 8 Hours daily, hilly, curvy grade, up to 3000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, single track trail on compacted dirt, navigation over/ semi technical obstacles (can also get off and walk around them). Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities. 

 

 

Suggested Fitness Level-

  • Run 1 mile in 7 minutes

  • 50 Sit ups or crunches 

  • 10 assisted pull ups 

  • 10 assisted push ups 

  • Stand up/ sit down 30xs with pack on @ 25% body weight 

Level 5  (Hard) 

Rigorous days, that can be long, but rewarding, taking you to the tops of mountains, and edges of civilizations. A great way to challenge yourself and push your abilities to the limits. You will return from this trip stronger and fitter than when you began. Like all the trips, you will have plenty of education, motivation and support from certified guides throughout the trip. 

  • Hiking- 12-18 Miles daily- lightly technical trails with 12000 ft elevation gain/ loss, walking on uneven terrain, with loose gravel at time, with a pack up to 25% of your body weight

  • Road Biking- 70-100 Miles/ 8 Hours daily, hilly grade, up to 5000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, paved surface or compacted dirt. Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities.

  • Mountain Biking- 15-30 Miles/ 8 Hours daily, hilly, curvy grade, up to 3000 ft elevation gain/ loss total, single track trail on compacted dirt, navigation over/ semi technical obstacles (can also get off and walk around them). Requires- ability to ride with one hand off handlebars to drink water; ability to stand on pedals while riding, moderate bike handling (steering) abilities. 

 

 

Suggested Fitness Level-

  • Run 5 miles in 1 hour

  • 20 assisted pull ups 

  • 20 assisted push ups 

  • Walk 40 flights of stairs with pack on @ 25% body weight in 15 minutes

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