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Interested in the latest news from the rafting, zipline and adventure industry, or looking for some suggestions about which trips to take or general things to do? Look no further! The AVA blog is your resource for the most up-to-date news and suggestions. Read all about the latest whitewater rafting news, helpful information and deals on everything Colorado rafting related! With the Colorado rafting blog, you will find everything you need to plan your adventure.

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Via Ferrata in Colorado

All About Jackson Hole WY’s Via Ferrata and Why You Should Try It Next Year

If you’ve always wanted to get into climbing but don’t have the gear, or know-how to get started, a Via Ferrata is something you need to add to […]

Rappel Via Ferrata

Why a Via Ferrata is the Perfect Adventure for High Schoolers this Fall

If you are in High School and are looking for an awesome aerial activity for the fall, we may have the perfect option for your […]

Colorado Via Ferrata

Pair your Mount Evans Via Ferrata with These 5 Things for an Action-Packed Colorado Adventure

You’ve made the decision to try out AVA’s Mount Evans Via Ferrata in Idaho Springs, so you’re already off to a good start.  Why not […]

5 Things You’ll See When Adventuring Through the Arkansas River Valley and Buena Vista, Colorado

The Arkansas River Valley is surrounded by majestic peaks, some of which stand over 14,000 feet tall giving amazing vista views for miles. Running through […]

Via Ferrata Colorado

Why a Via Ferrata Should Be On Your Fall 2018 To-Do List

An adventure that is gaining popularity in recent years is the Via Ferrata. This adventure originated in Italy as a way for the Italians to […]

Canada Via Ferratas

Try a Via Ferrata in Canada

You’ve done rafting, you’ve tried ziplining, you like activities that give you an adrenaline rush, but you’re just not sure what’s next on the agenda. […]

Via Ferrata Colorado

5 Reasons Why a Via Ferrata is the Next Big Adventure

A Via Ferrata kicks up ziplining a very large notch.  Though some of you may still not know exactly what a Via Ferrata is, it’s […]

Dinner in Leadville Colorado

Where You Should Eat After Our Granite Via Ferrata

You just took on an amazing, mental and physical challenge upon the shadows of the Collegiate Peaks in stunning Buena Vista, as you conquered the Granite Via Feratta, […]

Via Ferrata Colorado

5 Via Ferratas We Want to Try

Via Ferrata, Italian for “the iron way” is a route composed of steel rungs, rope bridges, and cliffside traversing that offers incredible views and a […]

Camping in Buena Vista Colorado

The Best Camping Spots Near Our Buena Vista, Colorado Outpost

Opt outside for your summer vacation to Colorado this year.  You’ll save some money, get to thoroughly enjoy everything the beautiful state has to offer, […]

The Most Difficult Via Ferrata in the World

We know we said the most difficult in the world, but we couldn’t narrow it down between these two.  Via Ferratas across the world were once […]

Via Ferrata in Colorado

A Guest’s Experience on AVA’s Via Ferrata Trip

My girlfriend and I showed up at the outpost in Idaho Springs about 10 minutes before our scheduled trip time. Wow, the place was popping! […]

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