Grades

The grading of Meets indicate the anticipated walking possibilities in the area to be visited but remember that what in good summer conditions is an undemanding walk can rapidly become a long and demanding day in adverse conditions.

Grade 1     Full details in programme.
Grade 2     A long mountain day with upwards of 7 hours on the hill and 1200m  of ascent; ice axes and 12   point crampons normally required in winter.
Grade 3     A mountain day, perhaps climbing one or two Munros, involving between 750m and 1200m of ascent; ice axes and 12 point crampons normally required in winter.
Grade 4   A hill day, not involving Munros, of about 6 hours and 600m of ascent but staying below the snow line.
Other       A more relaxing meet