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RKP Tramping Scale

A subjective scale for measuring the difficulty of tramps, or other expeditions.

0 - Fun

Imagine taking your granny for a constitutional around some formal gardens, maybe before a cup of tea and a scone.

1 - Interesting

Some point of departure from the baseline, often geographic or weather-related. Getting a good view, or having a bit of snow or rain to contend with. Some shortcuts also fall into this category.

2 - Exciting

Like 1 but more so - storms, cliffs, river crossings. Events that are difficult to view dispassionately.

3 - Challenging

You feel as if you are being tested. There's no real doubt that you're up to it, but it can feel like hard work. Sense of achievement on completion.

4 - Character-building

You are definitely being tested. Conversation tends to stop as you focus on the immediate issues. It is normal to question whos idea it was to do this anyway. Combination of acheivement and wonder on completion.

5 - Epic

There is a sustained period where you think you're not going to make it. Euphoria on completion, though hysteria and PTSD are also possible.

Lagoon and Cass saddles tramp

Using the Google Earth plugin to show route
on youtube, Marek's Cass Saddle video
on facebook, my Cass Saddle photos

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