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Colorado’s Top 10 Ice Climbing Spots

Colorado’s mountains, cliffs, and rugged landscapes aren’t just for summer adventures; ice-clad and frozen, they offer thrill seekers a unique winter adventure. Ice climbing, an […]

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Understanding the Schall Via Ferrata Rating Scale

One of the great things about a Via Ferrata course is that it makes technical climbs more accessible, allowing people of varying levels to experience […]

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Ready to Try a Via Ferrata? Here’s What to Know

As we approach Fall, exciting opportunities for outdoor adventure only continue, with a Via Ferrata course at the top of our list. Scramble the cliffside, […]

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Where You Can Try Rappelling in Colorado

Rappelling, in simple terms, is used to describe the act of descending a mountain on a rope that is attached to an anchor at the […]

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Colorado’s Via Ferrata Courses and Where to Find Them

What is a Via Fajita, you may ask. Well, even though I just made tacos and fajitas sound like a good lunch option for today, […]

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What Is Via Ferrata, and Why Are They All Over Colorado?

A via ferrata is a traversing route along rock or very steep terrain. Via ferrata courses have been around since the early 19th century and […]

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Via Ferrata in Colorado

Colorado is known for having outdoor activities that are sure to take your breath away, with Arkansas Valley Adventures (AVA) you are not limited to […]

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Via Ferratas Around The World – Where Else Can You Try It?

With over 3,000 via ferratas globally, it is surprising that so many people have not even heard the term yet! For those that may not […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Via Ferrata in Colorado

Moving to Colorado gave me many new experiences. I pretty much grew up and spent almost 30 years at sea level in Florida, island hopping […]

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Where you can do Via Ferrata in Colorado

Via Ferrata has been substantially gaining popularity throughout the last couple of years. With more and more people opting for outside adventure there is no […]