Via Ferratas, which translates to “iron path” in Italian, have increasingly become a popular adventure choice for climbers and non-climbers alike. Originating in the Italian Alps during World War I as a way to move troops, these routes have expanded… Read more »
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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, and experience Colorado’s beautiful Fall foliage from high above the trees! What is a Via… Read more »
The Biggest Thrill? Our Guides Debate
We set out to discover the answer to an important question: which packs the biggest thrills, a Via Ferrata course or a whitewater rafting trip? “Well, that depends, are you more thrilled by water, or heights?” comments Mads, one of… Read more »
Why a Via Ferrata Course Offers More than Just Thrills
Get ready to pull your harness up, tighten up your helmet, and tackle the stunning terrain of Colorado’s staggering mountain ranges with a Via Ferrata course. While taking on a Via Ferrata is bound to get your blood pumping with… Read more »
The Top 5 Questions About Via Ferrata Answered
The Via Ferrata originated in Europe in the early 1900s but is a much newer addition to Colorado’s outdoor recreation scene. Because of this many visitors and locals, do not know the extent of Colorado’s Via Ferratas or what exactly… 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 »
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