Technical Ability
1
I have no or hardly any background in rock climbing; I am sure footed and can keep my balance also when I’m walking off-trail; I have no experience in snow or ice and/ or have a one time/ very basic experience with snow/ice.
1+
Rock: I have basic experience (climbing in the gym or outside), I was climbing and belaying top-rope, I know how to tie basic knots such as a “figure of eight” and a clove hitch; I know how to use belay devices and climb as a second UIAA IV.
Snow/ Ice: I have basic ice/snow experience, I walked with crampons, used an ice exe, went roped on a glacier and know how to break a fall.
2
Rock: I can lead climb a sport route, know how to “clean” an equipped route and how to rappel.
Snow/ Ice: I have a solid knowledge of cramponing techniques, good usage of an ice exe, self-arrest and glacier travel.
3
Rock: I can safely lead climb (sport) UIAA IV-V (about 5a), control essential knots and build a rappel stance.
Ice: I have basic experience in snow and ice, I have practiced crevasse rescue system and steep ice climbing.
4
Rock: I know how to use friends and stoppers while lead climbing, building a belay stance on a multi pitch as well as climbing “trad” routes at a UIAA IV/V level
Ice: I ascended independently glaciated summits at an F/F+ level, I have climbed water ice on lead at a WI 3 level.
5
Rock: I know how to use friends and stoppers while lead climbing, building a belay stance on a multi pitch as well as climbing “trad” routes at a UIAA IV/V level
Ice: I have a solid alpine experience, I climbed independently routs at a PD/PD+ level, I have water ice climbing experience including a minimal level of WI 3 multi-pitch.