YDS CLASS 3 - Moderate scrambling on steep, rocky terrain that requires handholds for
upward movement and safety. Beginners may want a belay due to increased exposure and risk of
serious injury.
S-3.0 Brief, medium difficulty to hard scrambling on fairly steep to steep angle, stable rock
with medium to high exposure. Hand and foot holds are large, secure and easy to find,
requiring little climbing experience. Route finding is easy, with little potential for straying onto
more difficult and dangerous terrain. Medium to significant risk of serious injury from falls or
other hazards.
S-3.1 Short to intermediate length, hard scrambling on fairly steep to steep angle and
predominately stable rock with high exposure. Hand and foot holds are numerous, solid and easy to find, requiring limited climbing experience. Given the length and steepness of the
scrambling, beginners may wish to use a rope to manage the significant exposure and the
challenges of down-climbing more safely. Modest route-finding skills are necessary to avoid
more difficult and dangerous terrain. Significant risk of serious injury from falls or other hazards.
S-3.2 Extensive, hard scrambling on fairly steep to steep angle and sometimes unstable
rock with high to severe exposure. Hand and foot holds are numerous and easy to find, but
holds often need to be tested. Though only modest climbing skills are needed, some climbers
may desire a rope due to the sustained nature, steepness, and exposure of the hard scrambling
segments, as well as the presence of unstable rocks and the challenges of down-climbing. Route- finding skill is needed to avoid more difficult terrain and to minimize vulnerability to unstable
rocks. A helmet may be advisable. Falls or hazards pose a high risk of serious injury or death.