Fred Spicker - Nov 26, 2009 8:42 am - Hasn't voted
Grade IV??
You state: “Nonetheless this is a fun, moderately strenuous day hike…”
And “I took my dog who struggled but made it.”
And: “No specific climbing related gear is needed if you are experienced in moderate scrambling. Tennis shoes will suffice.”
This even makes Class 4 arguable, but as far as the grade is concerned, no way.
Grade IV is defined as:
“A full day of technical climbing. Teams that are not "dialed in" should expect an unplanned bivouac. Expect rock climbing of at least 5.7, or steep snow/ice on the route.”
The North Ridge of the Grand Teton is a good example of a Grade IV climb………
Further reading – see specifically The NCCS Grade:
Thanks for the response I will make some changes to this page. It seems I have confused grade with class rating. I've been using Thomas Toriano's "Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone" as a reference for comparing class ratings of my climbs. For instance Gallatin Peak is rated overall grade III 3. I found certain sections of Ross Peak W Ridge more difficult than Gallatin Peak so I labeled it class IV. But I would say the overall route does not go beyond class 3.
Fred Spicker - Nov 26, 2009 8:42 am - Hasn't voted
Grade IV??You state: “Nonetheless this is a fun, moderately strenuous day hike…”
And “I took my dog who struggled but made it.”
And: “No specific climbing related gear is needed if you are experienced in moderate scrambling. Tennis shoes will suffice.”
This even makes Class 4 arguable, but as far as the grade is concerned, no way.
Grade IV is defined as:
“A full day of technical climbing. Teams that are not "dialed in" should expect an unplanned bivouac. Expect rock climbing of at least 5.7, or steep snow/ice on the route.”
The North Ridge of the Grand Teton is a good example of a Grade IV climb………
Further reading – see specifically The NCCS Grade:
Handy Alpine Grade Facts
ianc82 - Nov 28, 2009 12:45 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Grade IV??Thanks for the response I will make some changes to this page. It seems I have confused grade with class rating. I've been using Thomas Toriano's "Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone" as a reference for comparing class ratings of my climbs. For instance Gallatin Peak is rated overall grade III 3. I found certain sections of Ross Peak W Ridge more difficult than Gallatin Peak so I labeled it class IV. But I would say the overall route does not go beyond class 3.