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.

Plan to spend a full six hours to make it to the top of America’s highest via ferrata. You’ll scale 800 vertical feet to a 13,000-foot summit with 360-degree views.

The via ferrata, translating to “iron way,” rises above 12,900 feet on the East Wall, the granite landmark lending to A-Basin’s reputation as “The Legend.” ...

Fittingly, this is also home to one of the toughest Via Ferratas in North America, the ‘Big One!’. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, ...

Via Ferrata Equipment. Via ferrata gear includes special self-locking carabiners, energy absorbing lanyards, a harness and a helmet. You can buy your own kit for under $200.

SUMMIT COUNTY • Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is known for its snowy slopes in the winter. But come summer, A-Basin transforms into another type of outdoor destination.

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-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.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Via Ferrata starts with high bridge crossing / Outbound Life Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, is known for some of the most challenging ski ...

When considering new summer infrastructure and offerings, the ski area's leaders felt that a via ferrata best jived with A-Basin's natural high-alpine beauty and focus on human-powered activities.

When considering new summer infrastructure and offerings, the ski area's leaders felt that a via ferrata best jived with A-Basin's natural high-alpine beauty and focus on human-powered activities.