Me and my friend are going to the Donnerkogel VF on 17.6 and were total beginner with 0 experience in climbing or anything like that. The day we are supposed to climb it its showing that it might rain and we are not backing down in any way. So we would like any helpful tips that we can get!
A very nice via ferrata in which you climb and climb down 5 peaks in a mountain range in breathtaking scenery! Difficulty is from A - D. Most demanding is the Roßkopf on this tour imo. If you're in austria and want to spend a nice day, you should do it!
Hi !
I'm thinking about planning a via ferrata day (3-4h) for my boyfriend's 30th birthday but it's going to be in July and I'm scared we will just die from the heat.
Where I live in July temperatures can go up to 35°c (+95°f) and sometimes more with the heat waves and the sun is always out.
Would it be a bad idea given these circumstances? I obviously want him to have a pleasant day.
My partner and I love via Ferrata - travel.
We visited Sardinia and Alicante area already and we are planning a 2 week trip this fall (end of September).
So we re looking for a destination with a couple of Via Ferratas around plus either cool cities or beaches to visit.
We are familiar with VF up to a D difficulty, and love some nice climbing sequences. We usually book a hotel somewhere and a car and drive to the destinations
Do you habe any recommendations?
I’m agoing on my first via ferrata trip in the Dolomites this July and I am looking to buy my own kit. I’ve seen this climbing set that looks perfect but it doesn’t have any reviews. Does anybody have any experience with these type of full climbing sets or this brand? If so would you recommend.
Hello! I'm pretty new to the sport and just got my very own first set (Salewa ergo core). I am hoping someone can confirm that this (yellow loop, circled in red) is the rest loop and I just need to purchase a carabineer for it. For some reason I'm nervous about it and just need confirmation :) thanks!
Hot takes, NOT a ranking:
Fire away!
There is a segment like this on a route I climb, straight up for 15 meters. For the most part it's very easy, it's almost like climbing a ladder because you have steps the whole way.
But there is a part where you have to go 1 meter sideway, and change clips, and there is some distance between the steps. It only takes 10 seconds to get through, but is a little challenging. Combined with the hight it can be a deal breaker. The 15 meter climb should only take like 5-10 minutes max, but because of that small sideways part I've been stuck with people almost an hour just standing still, because they freeze.
And even though I've climbed it maybe 50 times and find it "easy" I still always hate going through that part, because it just feels like if I lose balance I could fall.
What I'm wondering is there any equipment or "cheats" that can make ladder climbs like these baby easy? I often just clip in the steps themselves, so that if I fall I don't fall down the wire, but if anything I think that makes it harder because I have to clip way more and can't rest on the harness, but at least I feel safer.
Does there exist harness without stretch and the energy absorber pouch, that I can just clip in the ladder itself, so that I can rest on it while climbing up (I would obviously not use it on the wire). Or similar gear? Could that be a good idea? Or other suggestions, I just want that part to be a non issue.
I usually do 10-15 via ferratas per year and wanted to try. the rental is lot always possible as there are not always rental dhops and rhey do not always rent only that part.
where I live it costd 60€.
Anyone already bought any? is it worth the price?
thank you
I enjoyed it too much! Ascending 700mts in about two hours. My next goal is Ferrata Gruppo Alpini al Corno Medale. Anyone who's been to both care to confirm that's a logical next step?
Hi, I am doing research into a trip to Rosengarten (Dolomites) with my spouse in early September. I'm having some difficulty finding clear ratings/difficulty information and would love input from y'all on the suitability of these Via Ferrata for beginners and any experiences or descriptions:
We're athletic/adventurous folks in our mid/late 30's, and have decent (USA) backpacking & elevation hiking experience but definitely are not mountaineers or rock climbers. We play sports and have solid cardio and hiking fitness. We also weightlift and are reasonably strong, but I cannot do an unassisted pull up (working on it!). We are up for a physical and mental challenge, but also want to make sure we know what we are getting into and don't end up in a sketchy or life-threatening situation.
We will obviously be prepared with appropriate rented gear, footwear, check the weather, light packs, etc.
Looking forward to any input, thanks so much!
I've done quite a bit of research for an A - B via ferrata in Berchtesgaden/Salzburg area. Schützensteig looks like the right one (not too long, not too difficult, easy & quick approach).
The two of us are avid hikers and one has climbing wall experience (in a gym). Is there any reason we would need/want a guide for Schützensteig/Kleiner Jenner? It looks pretty straight forward to me but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
[We're not looking at Laxersteig, only the Schützensteig (A/B) section.]
Thanks
My friends and i are making the decision to try this on June 9th however it looks like there is gonna be some light rain. Would it be unwise to do the via ferrata in those conditions?