A Beginner’s Guide To Via Ferrata: How to Get Started

A Beginner’s Guide To Via Ferrata: How to Get Started

“Via Ferrata” means “iron way” and refers to a protected climbing route in the mountains. The routes are permanently installed into the rock face and are typically marked out by steel cables, metal rungs and other assisted climbing elements such as bridges and ladders. Via ferrata is a sport which fits between scrambling and climbing. …