Glossary / Yosemite Decimal System (YDS)

Yosemite Decimal System (YDS)

(noun)

Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) (noun) — A system used to rate the difficulty of hiking and climbing routes, primarily in the United States.

A system used to rate the difficulty of hiking and climbing routes, primarily in the United States.

Example

The trail was rated as a Class 2 on the Yosemite Decimal System.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yosemite Decimal System (YDS)?

A system used to rate the difficulty of hiking and climbing routes, primarily in the United States.

How do you use "Yosemite Decimal System (YDS)" in a sentence?

The trail was rated as a Class 2 on the Yosemite Decimal System.

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