The Top 9 Via Ferratas in the United States Interested in rock climbing, but not the technical commitment? We may have something here for you. Meaning โiron pathโ in Italian, a Via Ferrata is a protected style of rock climbing that makes mountaineering approachable for beginners. First used by military troops to safely traverse and transport materials through theย Dolomites during World War I, via ferratas are sturdy iron rungs, […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | June 3, 2022 1 Comment