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, Snowdonia , Wales ]] Scrambling is a method of ascending rocky faces and ridges. It is an ambiguous term that lies somewhere between s may be necessary on harder scrambles, though sustained use of rope and belay probably counts as climbing. Alternatively, a distinction can be made in defining any ascent where hands are used to hold body weight, rather than just for balance, as a climb. In the US , scrambling is Class 3 in the Yosemite Decimal System of climb difficulties, and '''Easy''' in the British system. Many of the world's Mountain tops may be reached by walking or scrambling up their least-steep side. These routes are not always obvious, but mountaineering books generally mention them; they are often used as the safe and easy way to descend from a more difficult route. Some guide books on scrambling may rate the routes as follows:
In the UK, Scrambles are usually rated as either Grade 1, 2, 3 or 3S, with the grade being based around Exposure and technical difficulty. The North Ridge of Tryfan in Snowdonia , or Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the Lake District , are classic Grade 1 scrambles. At the other end of the scale, Broad Stand on Scafell is usually considered Grade 3 or 3S. NOTES |
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