Outdoor Recreation

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 […]

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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 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 […]

Man climbs over a boulder using iron rungs from a via ferrata course in Buena Vista with other mountains in the background and blue skies

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 […]

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4 New Activities to Try This Summer for First-Time Colorado Visitors

THE IRON PATH, CLIMBING JUST GOT CRAZIER. HOW YOU CAN TAKE YOUR CLIMBING TO THE NEXT LEVEL ON OUR AVA VIA FERRATA  Via Ferrata, is it an […]

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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 […]

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3 Springtime Activities that will Give you a New Perspective of Colorado

Colorado has a lot to offer on the ground, but not many have considered what it looks like from thousands of feet up! AVA Rafting […]