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, and experience Colorado’s beautiful Fall foliage from high above the trees! What is a Via… Read more »
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7 Outdoor Activities Near Denver
With over 300 days of sunlight, the beautiful state of Colorado offers plenty of time and opportunity to explore its great outdoors. Whether you are visiting or a Colorado native, the Rocky Mountain region boasts some of the best hiking… Read more »
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, the correct term is Via Ferrata, or Ferrata for short. This new, exciting, and growing… Read more »
Why Via Ferrata is the Best for Corporate Team Building
Setting up a corporate team building event in Colorado is an important task to take on to ensure you are doing the best for your group and making a lasting impression with your employees. The priority of any good team… Read more »
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 originated in Italy. The term “via ferrata” roughly translates to “Iron Way”. Today’s via ferrata… Read more »
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 whitewater rafting, we have aerial adventures that include one-of-a-kind via ferrata. Throughout this blog, we… Read more »
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 be familiar, via ferrata is Latin for “iron way”. The very first iron roads were… Read more »
A Fall Day in Idaho Springs
Fall is a unique time to visit Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Crowds are at a minimum after the bustle of whitewater rafting season, and the cool mornings and bright, sunny afternoons make the days leading up to ski season the perfect… Read more »
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 and waiting for the fish fry we were about to have after a day on… Read more »
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 surprise the number of Via Ferrata courses there are to choose from. No matter where… Read more »
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