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 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.

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 ...

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 new Gold Mountain Via Ferrata offers amazing views, a simplified climbing experience and a 200ft high rope bridge ...

OURAY, Colo. (KDVR) — It is a way to climb mountains that began in World War I by the Italian Army as a tactical way to move troops. They call this method “via ferrata.” ...

After four years of work, the Ouray Via Ferrata will open to the public Memorial Day weekend. ... Durango, Colorado Currently 58° ...

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.” ...

What to Do in Ouray, Colorado's Wildest Adventure Destination. ... The Gold Mountain Via Ferrata that I’m on is owned and operated by BaseCamp Ouray. It climbs 1,300 vertical feet, ...

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