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The first number in an ACA rating denotes the degree of technical skill (especially rope work) required to complete the canyon successfully.
- 1 Hiking: A hike through a canyon--or canyon country--with no special physical obstacles (though navigation may be difficult)
- 2 Basic (Non-Technical) Canyoneering: Scrambling, up-climbing, down-climbing, or stemming is involved but no ropes required. Many groups may want a rope or webbing length for convenience, however.
- 3 Technical Canyoneering: Ropes and rappels are required.
- 4 Advanced Canyoneering: Advanced anchors, obstacles, and rope work skills required. Extra challenges beyond the obstacles encountered in most class 3 canyons. These may include very long drops, hanging rebelays, unusual exposure, or other difficulties.