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| Berkshire, Boston, Connecticut, and Mohawk Hudson Chapters |
| Distance |
Pace
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Terrain
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AA, > 13 mi.
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1, very fast (2.5 mph or faster) |
A, very strenuous |
A, 9-13 mi.
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2, fast (2-2.5 mph)
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B, strenuous
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B, 5-8 mi.
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3, mod. (1.5-2 mph)
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C, average
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C, <5 mi.
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4, leisurely (< 0.2 mph)
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D, easy
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| Delaware Valley & New York – North Jersey Chapters |
| Pace |
Terrain
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Distance
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1, leisurely (nature walk)
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A, solid pavement, sidewalk |
Estimated miles given as numeric value |
2, moderate (steady, comfortable)
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B, soft ground, sand, carriage trails
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3, vigorous (brisk, firm pace)
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C, hiking trails & gentle rolling hills
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4, fast
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D, steep hills, scrambles possible
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5, very fast
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E, rough terrain, exposue and/or thick brush possible |
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F, extremely difficult terrain, possible sustained exposure |
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| Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter |
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Hiking: First character indicates distance in mi: AA=13+; A=9-13; B=5-8; C=under 5. Second is L's pace (avg. terrain): 1=very fast (2.5+ mph); 2=fast (2-2.5 mph); 3=mod. (1.5-2 mph); 4=leisurely (less than 1.5 mph). Third is terrain: A=very stren.; B=stren.; C=avg.; D=easy.
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Biking: First character indicates distance in mi: AA=50+; A=35-50; B=25-35; C=under 25. Second is L's pace in mph: 1=17; 2=13-16; 3=11-13; 4=up to 11. Third is terrain: A=very hilly; B=hilly; C=rolling; D=flat.
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Canoe/Kayaking: Level 1 No previous or little sea kayak experience is required. Level 2 You should feel that you can perform the following: a) paddle 6 miles in a day given the weather conditions for that day; b) a wet exit; c) maintain a straight heading without the use of a rudder; and d) turn your kayak using forward and reverse "sweep" strokes. Level 3 All of the above, and in addition feel confident in: a) assisting and performing a deep water rescue; b) paddle 13 miles in a day given the conditions for that day; c) paddle in 10 to 15 knot winds with seas of 2 to 3 feet; d) be able to launch and land from a beach in these conditions; e) use a marine band VHF radio. Level 4 All of the above plus: a) paddle 15 miles in a day given the conditions for that day; b) paddle in 20 knot winds; c) handle open ocean, large swells. Level 5 All of the above, and be able to paddle 20 miles in 25 knot winds with adverse sea conditions.
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