1-3
Your Skills First
»» You can hike through most terrain fairly easily,
you can handle steep hillsides and use your
hands to get to the top if need be, and you can
climb to ledges and hold yourself up relatively
well in slippery situations.
»» These are the beginner ratings. If you’re successful at these and you have no problem accomplishing class 3, then you’re ready for outdoor boulder and mountain climbing. If you