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 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 ...

Via ferrata is Italian for “iron road.” It describes climbing routes with safety wires, metal rungs, ladders, footholds, iron pins, or other permanently attached features across steep, rocky ...

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