Hiking and Cycling Guide
The IOC uses the Star Ratings System to indicate the potential level of difficulty of events.
All events are voluntarily organized by the club members themselves, none of whom are professional guides or leaders.
Participation is at your own risk and EVERY participant is responsible for their own behavior and safety at all times. If you have any questions on the level of difficulty for an IOC event contact the organizer directly.
Please note: These are revised Star Ratings, that incorporate both hiking and cycling together. If you have any suggestions for improving the ratings or if you require more detailed information, please contact the President.
No Stars - Easy, but as with any event there is the potential for injury
* Beginner level of experience in any activity. Easy hiking, hiking boots recommended. Cycling distance less than 35 km (50 km road) w/ little elevation.
** Novice level of experience in any activity. Hiking difficulties unlikely but possible. Hiking boots strongly recommended. Cycling distances up to 50 km (80 km road) with some hills to 300m and climbs to 5%.
*** Intermediate level of experience in any activity. Hiking fairly technical w/ possible chain/ladder work, scrambling. Cycling distance up to 75 km (120 km road) w/ rolling hills to 700 m, climbs 8-9%.
**** Advanced level of experience in any activity. Hiking very dangerous. INSURANCE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Cycling distance up to 100 km (160 km road) w/ rugged hills to 1000m+, climbs 8-9%.
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