Skill Levels
Each symbol and number has the following meaning.
Technical Levels (3 levels)
The route is well maintained.
Even if you fall, the possibility of getting badly injured is low.
There are steep climbs and descents, ladders, and scrambles.
There is a possibility of getting badly injured if you fall.
Severe rocky ridges, unstable gullies, ladders, scrambles, snow gorges, and wading areas.
There are steep ascents and descents requiring the use of hands.
There are many places where there is a risk of falling or slipping, making the climber very nervous.
Physical fitness level (5 levels)
The course is a relatively flat and short distance.
Standard course time is up to about 3 hours.
An ordinary person can move with relative ease.
There is a slight elevation difference or a slightly longer distance.
Standard course time is up to about 6 hours.
An ordinary person can manage the trip.
There is a large elevation difference OR a long distance.
Standard course time is up to about 8 hours.
Only experienced hikers can manage the trip.
The elevation difference is large AND the distance is long.
Standard course time is up to about 10 hours.
A person who frequently hikes in mountains with high physical exertion can manage the trip. An ordinary person will find it quite difficult.
Both elevation gain and distance are very large.
Because of the long time required, without sufficient speed and endurance, there is a high possibility of running out of time and giving up the activity halfway through.
