Trip Report: Ouray, CO – Home to North America’s Newest “Via Ferrata” Route If you’ve never heard of a Via Ferrata, you’re not alone. These routes are gaining popularity, and feel like somewhere between high consequence hiking, and rock climbing. All participants must wear a standard rock climbing harness, equipped with a “via” specific lanyard system, containing required shock absorbing cord. Additionally, a standard rock climbing helmet is worn. Gloves are recommended, while […] Trip Report James Pulfer | October 6, 2020 0 Comments
Via Ferrata: The Most Exciting Summer Adventure At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC After skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia for the past 15 years of my life, I thought I had covered all of the heart-stopping terrain that the mountain had to offer, but I saw it in a whole new light this summer when I found myself on their Via Ferrata, hanging on a swinging suspension bridge over […] Climbing Lucy Ferneyhough | August 25, 2020 1 Comment
Alpenglow Expeditions Re-Opens Popular Tahoe Via Ferrata at Lake Tahoe’s Squaw Valley Resort, CA Offers a Great Outdoor Family Adventure that Adheres to New Social Distancing Rules, Including Private Family Climbing Pods Alpenglow Expeditions, one of the leading mountain guide companies in the country, has re-opened the Tahoe Via Ferrata, its popular assisted climbing routes at Squaw Valley Resort that lets novice climbers safely ascend an 800-foot vertical Tram Face and take in breathtaking views […] SnowBrains | June 9, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Kilian Bron’s Death-Defying Ride on the Edge of Italy’s Via Ferrata Trails Wow! This video is insane. This guy has nerves of steel for sure. Or a death wish. Either way, impressive to watch, sweaty palms and all… Related: New Thrills Open on Jackson Hole’s Via Ferrata Cycle CycleBrains | October 10, 2019 0 Comments
New Thrills Open on Jackson Hole’s Via Ferrata Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY announced four challenging new routes are open from Via Ferrata thru September 29, 2019. “There are routes for all types of abilities,” said resort President, Kate Buckley, “and a sense of progression from the easier routes to the most difficult.” New features include: Cable ladder Bridges Cracks, Overhangs, and Caves The Via Ferrata is a […] Paulie | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO Submits Plans for Summer Via Ferrata Zones and Increased Hiking/MTB Trails Winter has barely begun, yet Arapahoe Basin Ski Area’s plans to expand its summer on-mountain recreational activities just took a giant leap forward, reports Summit Daily. You might also like: BREAKING NEWS: Arapahoe Basin, CO Will Open For The Season On Friday The White River National Forest announced on Tuesday that its Dillon Ranger District is now accepting comments on A-Basin’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2018 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA Opens New Via Ferrata Routes this Weekend [arve url="https://youtu.be/Ncjk2gV70JY"] SnowBrains | August 9, 2018 15 Likes 3 Tweets 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Puts Via Ferrata Up Legendary Tram Face! [arve url="https://vimeo.com/281530446/a00204d466"] SnowBrains | July 30, 2018 202 Likes 4 Tweets 0 Comments
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