A guide to challenge levels

A guide to our survival course

challenge levels

Level 1

  • Family friendly and suitable for all that can walk over lowland/woodland terrain. 

Level 2

  • Minimum age requirements may apply. A reasonable level of physical fitness required and the ability to move over rough ground in a woodland/lowland setting. 

Level 3

  • Minimum age requirements may apply.
  • A good level of physical fitness needed to travel through mountainous terrain over rough ground and for prolonged periods carrying all personal equipment.
  • An overnight experience in a wilderness setting with very basic amenities. 

Level 4

  • Minimum age requirements may apply.
  • A good level of physical fitness needed to travel through mountainous terrain over rough ground and for prolonged periods carrying all personal equipment.
  • An overnight experience in a wilderness setting with very basic amenities.
  • Periods of challenge in harsh environments where mental resilience may be required. 

Level 5

  • Be prepared to get after it in some gnarly conditions and sustained challenging elements.
  • Not for the faint hearted!