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 exhilarating activity that combines strength, skill, and connection with nature, is abundant in the frozen… Read more »
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The Holiday Gift Guide for Climbers
The holiday season is upon us, and if you have a friend or family member who’s a traditional climber or a Via Ferrata enthusiast, you’re in luck! Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned mountaineer or a budding boulderer, finding the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
What is the Difference Between Via Ferrata and Ziplining?
The “iron way”, aka via ferrata, has recently become extremely popular in the United States, and courses have begun popping up across the country. Still in its early stages of nationwide familiarity, many people have no idea what via ferrata… Read more »
Best Time of Year to Go on a Via Ferrata Adventure in Colorado
By: Lysianne Peacock If the idea of traversing a cliffside using ladders, rungs, cables, rails, and bridges excites you, then a via ferrata tour may be the adventure for you. Meaning “The Iron Way” in Italian, a via ferrata is… Read more »
What is Via Ferrata? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “Via Ferrata” being thrown around a lot lately. That’s because via ferrata is quickly emerging as a favorite outdoor activity all over the world. While via ferratas have existed for a very long time… Read more »
Via Ferrata: Why everyone is grabbing a harness and trying this new adventure in Colorado
Via ferrata is quickly becoming one of the most popular adventure activities in the world. Lots of people are intrigued by rock climbing but are nervous to try it out but many are finding that via ferratas are a perfect… Read more »
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