The Ouray Via Ferrata is fairly new, having opened in 2020 during the first pandemic summer. But it was so popular, it’s already expanded its footprint in the Uncompahgre River Gorge.

As I wobble along the via ferrata’s cable-wire bridge stretched across the Uncompahgre Gorge in Ouray, I keep reminding myself of one thing: Don’t look down.Don’t look down. Do. Not. Look. Down.

The Switzerland of America is about to have an added European feel for visitors. After four years of work, the Ouray Via Ferrata will open to the public Memorial Day weekend. A via ferrata, a ...

The via ferrata craze of Colorado has come to the "Switzerland of America" — fitting, considering the European-inspired fun. "It's a perfect fit for Ouray," said local co-creator Mark Iuppenlatz ...

I’m halfway up the first pitch of the Gold Mountain Via Ferrata in the town of Ouray—a spectacular pocket of southwestern Colorado appropriately nicknamed America’s Switzerland, featuring ...

The new Gold Mountain Via Ferrata offers amazing views, a simplified climbing experience and a 200ft high rope bridge. ... Logan Tyler, a Ouray local and an accomplished climber, ...

Via ferrata routes, which mix the thrill of rock climbing with the safety of hiking, have been slow to aatch on in the U.S. – but that's about to change.

Not only is this dizzying traverse literally high among the best things to do in Ouray, but it’s also considered the “entrance exam” to one of the town's top via ferrata routes, led by ...

The 28th annual Ouray Ice Festival capped off another weekend of clinics, competition and camaraderie on Sunday. ... including the Ouray Via Ferrata and Telluride Via Ferrata.

Men’s Journal released its list of the 50 best vacation destinations for 2024 and dubbed Ouray the No. 1 must-hit ... In the summer and fall it’s all about rock climbing and via ferrata ...