What Is a Via Ferrata and Six Places to Try One in the U.S.
Via ferratas, a type of protected climbing route, require no experience and allows users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned alpinists.
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Via ferratas, a type of protected climbing route, require no experience and allows users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned alpinists.
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Via ferrata routes, with permanent rebar rungs bolted into a rock face for climbers — who are secured by cables — have long been popular in Europe and are now coming to the United States.
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Long popular in Europe, the beginner-friendly climbing routes are being installed on peaks and in gorges across the United States. Here are six to try now.