It is quite useless to a discussion to critique an established technique like this without offering alternative or explanation. Obviously it is difficult to gi

It is quite useless to a discussion to critique an established technique like this without offering alternative or explanation. Obviously it is difficult to give objective ratings to very different kinds of elevation gain. 10 meters of steps up to McDonalds are easier then 10meters of vertical concrete wall, we all know this. It is quite obvious you have no experience with this.