Carly Rechtorik, 17, from Camp Minikani in Milwaukee, WI ascends the newly installed Alpine Jewel Via Ferrata Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in Estes Park. The route is considered the steepest and most ...

The gear list for climbing the Via Ferrata is short: a waist harness, helmet and Y-shaped rig of short ropes. ... Italian camp, autumn 1915 on a slope in the Tofana group of mountains.

Via ferrata lanyard CAMP Kinetic Rewind Pro The Kinetic Rewind Pro via ferrata lanyard is an advanced design featuring our light and compact stitched shock absorber, super-safe Horai carabiners, and ...

Carly Rechtorik, 17, from Camp Minikani in Milwaukee, WI ascends the newly installed Alpine Jewel Via Ferrata Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in Estes Park. The route is considered the steepest and most ...

A-Basin’s via ferrata, which opens in late June on the East Wall (barring unexpected snow conditions), is the highest in North America, according to Katherine Fuller, a spokeswoman for the ski area.

On via ferratas, climbers use permanently-installed iron rungs and cables to ascend soaring cliffs without the need to carry heavy rock climbing gear. Want to try one? Here's what you need to know.

Via Ferrata dates back to World War I, when troops used it to transport men and material. Fox31 went to Arkansas Valley Adventures in Idaho Springs to give it a try.

Climbing Via Ferratas is exciting, challenging and popular. The winning combination of new “iron ways” being put up across the Alpine regions, and safe, modern equipment means that more people are ...

To get started on Via Ferrata you need standard alpine walking gear, plus a helmet, gloves, and a comfortable harness. The harness can be a sit harness (with chest harness if you feel the need) or a ...