Example 1 Calculation of total climbing intensity scores
| Age (years) | Mean No climbing days a year | Average grade of climbing | Score per decade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example | 25 | VS | |
| –20 | |||
| 21–30 | 70 | E3 ( = 12) | 70×12 = 840 |
| 31–40 | 70 | E3 ( = 12) | 70×12 = 840 |
| 41–50 | 50 | E1 ( = 11) | 50×11 = 550 |
| 51–60 | |||
| 61–70 | |||
| 71–80 | |||
| 81–90 | |||
| 90+ | |||
| Total climbing intensity score | 2230 |