Grade Your Hikes


Updated 11/12/09 9:02 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Grading Hikes With the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS)

I love hiking in the Fall because of the beautiful scenery and perfect weather — the crisp air never leaves me too hot or too cold. On the weekends I often go on all-day or multi-day hikes in Yosemite valley or the Lake Tahoe region. Some of my friends equate hiking with a leisurely stroll through the woods, but anyone who hikes regularly knows this isn't always the case. Whether it's steep, Read more