SAC MOUNTAIN and ALPINE HIKING SCALE

T1 Hiking: Well-constructed path. The risk of falling is ruled out with normal behaviour. These hikes can be done in trainers, also usually possible without maps. Marked with yellow.

T2 Mountain hiking: Partially steep terrain. Continuous established footpath. Exposed areas are secured. You will need sure-footedness. Proper hiking boots and basic orientation skills are required.

T3 Difficult Mountain Hiking: Path are not always obvious or visible. The more exposed areas are still secured at most places but you may need your hands for balance. There is risk of falling. Pathless sections over scree or talus. Required: good balance, sure-footedness, Hiking boots, orientation skills and basic alpine experience. Marked white - red - white.

T4 Alpine Hiking: Occasionally pathless. In certain places you will need to use your hands. Exposed areas, like rock ledges, ladders, minor glacier passages. Marked with white - blue - white. Requirements: good mountaineering boots, good orientation skills, alpine experience, knowledge of weather patterns, ground conditions etc.

T5 Difficult Alpine Hiking: Often pathless. Individual easy climbing sections. Exposed, challenging terrain, steep cliffs. Risk of falling if mountain behaviour is not appropriate. Marked with white - blue - white. Requirements: mountaineering boots, very good terrain and orientation skills. Alpine experience and basic skills with ice axe, ropes and crampons.

T6 Very difficult Alpine Hiking: Mostly pathless. Grade II scrambling. Often very exposed. Terrain examples: rock gullies, glaciers, talus slopes etc. Requirements: excellent orientation skills, extensive alpine experience and strong knowledge of alpine aids ( ropes, axe, crampons, security devices)