Paddling grades

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS AND PADDLING GRADE DEFINITIONS:

The following paddling grades are meant to help both trip leaders and their participants better understand the difficulty of any Anton Hill adventure. Times are dedicated paddling times and may include rest, lunch and photo stops. The prevailing weather is also one factor that affects the challenge of the trip.

EASY (I) - A paddling of 3 to 4 hours and 5 to 15 kilometers on generally gentle lake or slow flowing river route away from the wind and waves.

MODERATE (II) - A paddling of 4 to 5 hours and 12 to 20 kilometers on generally gentle lake or moderate flowing river route away from the wind and waves. The route may include lake backs, open water, moderate wind and moderate waves.

STRENUOUS (III) - A paddling of 5 to 8 hours and 15 to 25 kilometers on variable lake and/or river routes including open water ways on lake/sea backs with moderate to strong winds and moderate waves. Depending on the season, high probability of contact with cold water. There also may be several sections of extensive exposure.

STRENUOUS PLUS (IV) - A paddling of 6 to 9 hours and 15 to 30 kilometers on variable lake and/or river routes including open water ways on lake/sea backs with strong winds and high waves. The route may also include 10-20 km open water parts. Depending on the season, high probability of contact with cold water. There also may be several sections of extensive exposure.

EXTREME (V) - A paddling over 8 hours and over 25 kilometers in challenging lake and/or fast flowing river routes including open water ways on lake/sea backs with strong winds and high waves. Depending on the season, high probability of contact with cold water. The route may also include 10-25 km open water parts and the possibility of landing can take hours. There may be several sections of extensive exposure.