Activity Level

We have active trips for every skill level, novice to expert. These guidelines will help you select the level of adventure that's right for you.

• (1) Relaxed: Adventure travel at its most relaxed pace.
• Activity: 1-3 hours most days
• Distances: walk less than 3 miles most days
• Surfaces: flat terrain
• Elevation change: little to none
• Altitude: less than 3,000 ft

• (2) Easy Active: Great for newcomers to active travel.
• Activity: 2-5 hours most days
• Distances: Hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10-30 miles most days
• Surfaces: flat or rolling terrain with some possible steeps
• Elevation change: up to 2,000 ft/day
• Altitude: up to 6,000 ft

• (3) Moderate: For outdoor novices and above.
• Activity: 4-6 hours most days
• Distances: Hike up to 10 miles most days, cycle 20-40 miles most days
• Surfaces: rolling or mountainous terrain with some steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
• Elevation change: up to 3,000 ft/day
• Altitude: up to 10,000 ft

• (4) Vigorous: Recommended for fit travelers with basic skills.
• Activity: 5-8 hours most days
• Distances: Hike up to 12 miles most days, cycle 30-50 miles most days
• Surfaces: mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
• Elevation change: up to 4,000 ft/day
• Altitude: up to 14,000 ft.
• Experience and a doctor's release may be required

• (5) Strenuous: Designed for very fit travelers.
• Activity: 10+ hours/day
• Distances: Hike 12 or more miles most days, cycle 50 or more miles most days
• Surfaces: remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents, uneven trails with loose features.
• Elevation change: up to 4,000 ft/day
• Altitude: may well exceed 14,000 ft
• Experience and a doctor's release are required