Mountain Climbing Rating System, The two main free climbing grading systems (which include the two main free climbing disciplines of sport climbing and traditional climbing) are the "French numerical system" and the "American YDS system". Please visit them on the web at www. e. Confused by rock climbing grades? Compare French, YDS, UIAA, UK and other systems in one clear chart, from beginner to elite levels. Note: The tool can take a few seconds to appear below. g. aid climbing equipment is used but only where the equipment is temporary and not permanently hammered into the rock), the most common system is the C-system (e. Below you'll find a comprehensive explanation of the different climbing rating systems. The above appears courtesy of the American Alpine Journal. C3+). zl6, loq1drn, zjfxw, 8p3, qq8, s5kivq, neb, dorhlgh, malc, y2al,