- Prospective members are invited to participate in two day hikes before joining; Multi-day trips are for Ramblers members only, unless by other arrangements
- Learn how time/elevation gain and pace influence each other
- Contact trip leader for details and any possible changes. Reserve your spot early as trips may fill quickly
- Use the Event Creation Form to submit a trip for the schedule
- If you need to make a change to one of your trip details, email eventsmanager @islandmountainramblers.com
Time/Elevation Gain:
- A - Not strenuous --1-4 hrs, 0-2000ft (600m) elevation gain, day pack
- B - Moderately strenuous -- 2-6 hrs, 2000-4000ft (600-1000m) elevation gain, day or overnight pack
- C - Strenuous -- 4-10 hrs, 3000-6000ft (1000-2000m) elevation gain, day or overnight pack
- D - Very strenuous and multiple day
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- Gentle slopes, mainly trails
- Moderate slopes, travel off trail; hands may be needed for stability
- Off track in mountainous terrain, may involve steep forest and/or snow; hands may be needed for short scrambles
- Difficult mountainous terrain. Advanced backcountry and climbing experience needed
- Leader protection, hardware required
- Direct aid climbing
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- Leisurely pace with frequent rest breaks. Pace slows considerably on hills and significant recovery time needed after steep sections. Several lunch/snack breaks on a full day hike.
- Moderate pace with occasional short (5-minute max) rest breaks. The pace slows slightly on hills and short recovery needed after steep sections. One lunch/snack break on a full day hike.
- Mostly fast pace with occasional “breathers” (less than a minute) for recovery. Fairly consistent pace over all terrain. Little to no recovery needed after steep sections. One short lunch/snack break on a full day hike.
- Consistently fast pace with little need for a break. Pace stays consistent regardless of terrain and recovery not needed after steep sections. May stop for a quick snack but prefer not to dally long.