Granite Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Buena Vista
Description
A Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is a method of mountaineering & rock climbing that’s been used in Europe for centuries. Via Ferrata courses use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables and bridges to aid in moving across and up a cliff face. The Iron Way in Idaho Springs is an assisted rock climbing guided tour where guests clip into cables that run along the side of a cliff. They then move along a designated path of iron rungs and bridges to move across, and along the way they will be required to clip in and out of the cable to progress through the course. This is made possible through an advanced internal locking system in the carabiners. Each guest will have 2 carabiners connected to bungee-style lanyards on their harness. The internal locking system makes it impossible to clip out of both at the same time, insuring that climbers are connected to the cable of the course at all times.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight minimums and maximums are 40 lbs to 250 lbs.
- Operates in all weather conditions (exception of lightning), please dress appropriately
Reviews(34)
One of the best experiences of my life! Jess and Ernie were so awesome and very helpful. Definitely would recommend for some adrenaline!
Thank you for the amazing review! We're so glad you had one of the best experiences of your life with us. Jess and Ernie will be thrilled to hear they helped make your adventure fun, exciting, and memorable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another adrenaline-filled AVA adventure soon!
Our family of five (kids ages 12-18) did the Granite Via Ferrata course in Buena Vista and loved it! It includes 4 zip lines, a free fall, a rappel, aerial obstacles and climbing. Our guides, Andy and Olivia, were super fun, engaging with our kids, encouraging and just awesome! I researched other companies and courses and am so glad we chose this one as the course had such an exciting combination of elements and awesome guides that gave us a great experience!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled your whole family had a blast on the Via Ferrata! We’ll be sure to pass your praise on to Andy and Olivia. They’ll be stoked to know they helped make your experience so memorable. Hope to see you all again for another epic outing!
We had so much fun! Our guides were Olivia, Jess, Bus, and Andy. The experience is well-worth the money. Ziplines, cable/rock obstacles, freefall platform, and rappelling all included. Bring water! You can hook it to your harness. You can also bring your phone and take pics when you're able...just keep in a secure pocket.
Thanks for the awesome review! We're so glad you had a blast out there with Olivia, Jess, Bus, and Andy—sounds like an unforgettable day! The ziplines, obstacles, freefall, and rappelling definitely make for a full-throttle adventure, and we appreciate the great tips for future guests. Hope to see you back for another round soon!
We had an exceptional experience at AVA. We did the Via Ferrata course in the morning with Spencer and Emma. They were encouraging and fun! They obviously enjoy their job. The course was so amazing and my 12 year old son and I had a blast! We did white water rafting with Jill in the afternoon and, again, our expectations were exceeded! It was a beautiful course that was a great blend of peacefulness and adventure. We felt safe the entire trip and well cared for. All of the staff at the outpost were equally friendly and informative. We would highly highly recommend this company for any of their trips and we hope to come back with the rest of our family in the future!
Thank you for the amazing review! We're so glad to hear that both the Via Ferrata and whitewater rafting experiences exceeded your expectations. Spencer and Emma sound like fantastic guides, and it’s wonderful to know that they made the Via Ferrata course fun and encouraging for both you and your son. We’re also thrilled that Jill helped make your rafting adventure such a great mix of peacefulness and excitement. It's awesome to know you felt safe and well cared for throughout your entire experience. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and would love to have you and your family back for more adventures in the future!
CODY and ERNIE are amazing zipline and climbing guides. The company was very nice place to go and a great organization to use. I was very happy with both the whitewater rafting and climbing. COLD WATER!!!!!! Prepare for that if going in July. I am gay and let me tell you, I had a crush on both of these boys (assuming boy is proper to use for at least one of the guides).
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Cody and Ernie made your ziplining and climbing adventures so enjoyable. It sounds like you had a fantastic time with both the whitewater rafting and climbing. And yes, the cold water can definitely be a surprise in July! We’re glad you felt comfortable with us, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. We look forward to having you back for more fun adventures in the future!
This was SO MUCH FUN!! We had a BLAST! Our guides kept us safe, but made sure we had a great time. The views were AMAZING and the Ferrata itself was challenging but not difficult. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a blast and enjoyed the Ferrata experience. It’s great that the guides were able to keep things both safe and fun while showcasing those amazing views. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for more adventures in the future!
My boys recently went and one said it was by far his favorite vacation activity that he has ever done! Highly recommend
That’s amazing to hear! We’re thrilled your son had such a memorable experience—definitely one for the books! Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you all back for more fun soon!
We are pretty experienced in doing via ferrata, so this via ferrata was good and not terribly difficult. The nice thing about it is, the tour included ziplines and some obstacle courses. It also included a rappell and a freefall… if you have never done via ferrata, this is a good beginning course and I would highly recommend it.
The Via Ferrata offers an exhilarating experience in the mountains! We're so glad you opted into the freefall and had a lovely time. Thank you for choosing AVA Rafting and Ziplnie.
We had an amazing time on this via ferrata. Our family of 7 ranged in age 13 to 66. We all had a blast. It was challenging, but incredibly fun. The equipment is good quality. Our guides, TJ and Spencer were excellent at keeping it fun and safe. There are alternate routes for a few obstacles, so those who want to take a slightly easier route have the option to do so, while still having fun. Highly recommended.
We're so glad you had a wonderful time on the Via Ferrata with TJ and Spencer. Having options for a large group at various ages makes this trip unique and fun for everyone. Thank you for climbing with us!
This experience was a once in a lifetime experience. We had Shawn and Nate as our guides. They were so encouraging and patient with those of us who were terrified! We were so happy our family got to experience this together!
We are so glad you had an unforgettable experience with Shawn and Nate! Thank you for leaving feedback. We hope to see you again in 2024.
