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Tough (Grade D)

Tough (Grade D) Tough (Grade D)

Those experienced in trekking for a number of consecutive days in the Scottish Highlands, will understand how tough treks at this grade can be – stamina is essential, as walking days are long. We recommend previous trekking experience, preferably at altitude; you need complete confidence in your physical condition and the ability to trek for many days over difficult terrain.

LENGTH OF
WALKING DAY


CONDITIONS
UNDERFOOT


ALTITUDE

WEATHER &
TEMPERATURE

REMOTENESS &
COMFORT


Long, hard
days of
around seven
or eight
hours (or
longer)
duration
DifficultCentre-Based
terrain
including
snow or
scrambling
sections –
you may need
ice axe and
crampons
Expect
extremes of
altitude, and
long days
of ascent/
decent.
A number
of days over
1000m
ascent
Be prepared –
expect the
unexpected!		Remote, wild
environments
with few
facilities,
perhaps for
extended
periods. Be
prepared to
rough it!
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