Via ferratas, a type of protected climbing route, require no experience and allows users to enjoy the same cliffs as seasoned alpinists.

The activity traces its roots back to World War I, when Italian troops needed a way to cross the rocky Dolomite Mountains. They affixed a series of rungs, ladders and cables to the rock to assist in ...

Telluride’s via ferrata is one of the most famous and oldest in the U.S. The route is technically called the Kroger Via Ferrata after the local iron worker who installed the rungs into the rock face.

IDAHO SPRINGS (KDVR) — Hiking, fishing or camping in the Colorado outdoors is a lot of fun enjoyed by many people. But if you are looking for a little more excitement, how about hanging by the seat of ...

For the past three summers, North America’s highest-elevation via ferrata has made for an exhilarating addition to Arapahoe Basin’s summer recreation activities. Now resort officials are in the ...