Cumulative elevation gain
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In cycling, hiking, mountaineering and running, the term cumulative elevation gain (or cumulative gain) is the total of every gain in elevation made throughout a journey. Elevation losses (i.e. periods when the person is descending) are not counted or offset against this measure. Cumulative elevation gain, and the total distance of the journey, are two key metrics used to quantify the physical demands of a journey.
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