Glossary of Terms


Here are some glossary of terms used in the blog to avoid confusion:

*BEACHENEERING-beach bumming or climb were side trip at the beach consumes more time in the itinerary.

*BONUS ROUND-A flat stretch of trail in the middle of continuous ascending trails.

*CHILL CLIMB-A climb mountain with an easy-average difficulty.

*ETA-Estimated time of Arrival

*ETD-Estimated time of Departure

*JUMPOFF-Point where in vehicles cannot pass anymore and you have to walk to continue. This is the starting point of the climb.

*LNT-"Leave No Trace". Outdoor principle of respecting the nature.

*PEAK-A high point of the mountain.

*ROLLING-trail with easy difficulty; usually almost flat.

*SUMMIT-Highest peak of the mountain.

*TRAIL BLAZING-Off trail trekking.

*TRAVERSE-"to cross over"; Often used climbing and descending via different trails or route.

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