Timing card builder Build your Mountain Timing Card A timing card tells you how long a leg should take at your chosen travel speed — then how to adjust for climbing, descending and the conditions. Pick your options and download the card.
MOUNTAIN TIMING CARD Your Personal Timing Card Distance 3 km/h 4 km/h 5 km/h 1000 m 20' 15' 12' 500 m 10' 7' 30" 6' 250 m 5' 3' 45" 3' 100 m 2' 1' 30" 1' 12" ▲ Going uphill Add 1 minute for every 10 m of ascent (each contour line crossed). ▼ Going downhill Subtract 20 seconds for every 10 m of descent (each contour line crossed). Time to add for other conditions Darkness ½ daytime speed Very heavy load (> 20 kg) ½ normal speed Heavy load subtract 1 km/h Headwind subtract 1 km/h (more if strong) Approximate speeds for different terrains 5 km/h Level surface, good grass or track 4 km/h Variable, rough surface 3 km/h Soft snow / strong headwind 2 km/h Deep snowdrift / severe headwind Metres = m · Minutes = ' · Seconds = " Generated by Mountain Pacing Chart 🛟 Please donate to Severn Area Rescue Association justgiving.com/charity/sara-rescue
Use of this tool is offered on the condition of a donation to Severn Area Rescue Association . Tip: print it small for your map case.