-TODAY'S DATE-
January 5, 2009
-NSS 2008-
December 6, 2008
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The following is a description of the climbing divisions. Please read this whole page to figure out where you fit.
The categories are:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Open
The categories are defined on what you can on-sight on a regular basis. Below is a basic description of the three categories for male and female:
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Since how well a person climbs depends on so many factors, trying to define these kind of classifications is difficult. What it comes down to is what you are comfortable climbing, that is, what you can climb without difficulty. Every person with knowledge of the Yosemite Decimal System (climbing grades) can look at a route with a certain rating and think, "I can do that without falling. This route shouldn't be too difficult." If you have never tried or seen this route before and can climb it without falling, it's refered to as "on-sighting." Now, because certain routes don't work with certain people, a route that is rated at a level you feel is within your ability may in fact beat you down. The level at which you can climb is what you can do "on a regular basis."
The final category is OPEN. Technically, this category is for anyone of any ability, male or female. In reality though, this category is reserved for those who feel it would be unfair to the average climber to compete against them. If you are someone who regulary on-sights 5.11c or above, the Open category is for you.
Remember, these ratings are based on what you can on-sight regularly. If someone is climbing above their entered category, we reserve the right to bump that person up into the next category. For example, if someone signs up for the beginner category but on-sights a 5.10, they will probably be bumped up.
If you have already registered but wish to now change your category, please contact the administrator, found in the Contact Us link.