Today we’ll be talking about one of the most photographed trails in Colorado. Giving you the complete Telluride Via Ferrata guide. Making sure you have all the tips you need to have a successful adventure out in the mountains. The route itself is free to anyone and open to the public 24 hours a day.…
What started as a way for Italian troops to move safely through the steep cliffs of the Alps during World War Two. Via Ferratas have been growing in popularity and numbers over the past decade. Spreading throughout most European mountain ranges. And are even starting to be more common in the United States and Canada.…
If you’re wanting to up your adventure game, taking on more adventurous trails, scrambles, and bagging more difficult peaks. Then it’s important you have the right equipment. Enter the Black Diamond Half Dome helmet. A necessity for any climber or mountaineer. Protecting our most important asset on the mountain, our heads. With the increasing popularity…
Already incredibly popular in Europe, via ferratas are becoming more and more popular in the United states too. And as their popularity grows, so does the necessity for having the proper safety equipment. Enter the Black Diamond Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata Set. A great piece of gear from one of the most trusted brands in…
One of the hidden gems of Europe is their extensive (and mostly free) via ferrata system. And thankfully for us here in North America, the list of options is starting to grow. To help keep up with the ever growing number of locations I’ve put together a complete list of via ferrata – USA and…
Get ready for an adventure at one of Kentucky’s hidden gems. The Red River Gorge via ferrata run by the South East Mountain Guides is located in Wolfe County just outside of Compton Kentucky. We didn’t know much about the course before we made the trip in April 2021 and were in for a pleasant…
Located in Ouray Colorado, the Ouray Via Ferrata opened to the public in mid 2020 and is only the second free via ferrata in the united states. And the only one currently built to EU safety standards. The other free ferrata is located in just an hour drive away in Telluride Colorado, and offers a…