Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
A Via Ferrata ("Iron Way") is a mountain route non-technical hikers can climb while aided by various devices such as rungs, pedals, and ladders while remaining protected by a safety cable system. Here I go over the history of Via Ferrata and what gear you need to safely climb one. (Thanks to my friend Deb Sell for the Dolomite pics!)
#viaferrata #klettersteig
0:00 What is a Via Ferrata?
1:00 History of Via Ferrata
2:12 How Does a Via Ferrata Work?
2:36 Via Ferrata vs. Rock Climbing
3:36 Via Ferrata Fall Danger
4:57 Via Ferrata Fall Factor Explained
8:20 Via Ferrata Gear: Helmet
8:38 Via Ferrata Gear: Gloves
9:22 Via Ferrata Gear: Shoes (Approach Shoes vs. Trail Runners / Climbing Shoes)
10:03 Via Ferrata Gear: Via Ferrata Harness
10:47 Via Ferrata Gear: Lanyard Set (vs. DIY)
11:47 Via Ferrata Set: Carabiners (K-Type vs. Climbing Carabiners)
13:08 Via Ferrata Set: Lanyard Arms
13:58 Via Ferrata Set: Gyro / Spinner
14:20 Via Ferrata Set: Shock Absorber (Sewn Straps vs. Screamers / Plates)
16:00 Via Ferrata Set: Resting System
17:03 Via Ferrata Set: Third Arm (Proper and Improper Uses)
18:54 Via Ferrata Difficulty Ratings
19:15 My First Via Ferrata
LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Via Ferrata Lanyard C.A.M.P. Kinetic Rewind Pro Lanyard - amzn.to/3Twuxqs
Tahoe Via Ferrata - tahoevia.com
Dolomite WW1 Via Ferrata - via-ferrata-dolomites.com/world-war-one-dolomites-collateral-effects
Brenta Via Ferrata - https://www.bergfuehrerdolomiten.it/en/via-ferrata-bocchette-brenta/
All Trails Via Ferrata Lists - duckduckgo.com/?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.alltrails.com%2F+%22via+ferrata%22&t=brave&ia=web
Climbing Half Dome - youtu.be/POgYv78LpGo
Hard is Easy: Rock Climbing Falls - youtube.com/@HardIsEasy/search?query=The%20Hardest%20Possible%20Climbing%20Fall%20
Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - sierra.com/blog/hiking/hiking-classes-defined
Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - rei.com/learn/expert-advice/climbing-bouldering-rating.html
JetSetYourself Via Ferrata YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@JetSetYourself
The Severe Climber: Via Ferrata - thesevereclimber.com/via_ferrata
BetaClimbers: Climbing Fails "Helmets Don't Rock" - youtu.be/X_cikRfll24
HowNot2Highline (Petzl Absorbica Test) - youtu.be/j_vKlLreY90
Why you should use a via ferrata set with tear-out webbing? - besthiking.net/via-ferrata-set-tear-out-webbing
How to avoid fatal mistakes on Via Ferrata - youtu.be/PqS0lIAVmJ0
Petzl Information ion Via Ferrata - petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Via-Ferrata
UIAA on Via Ferrata - theuiaa.org/mountaineering/via-ferrata
Edelrid Knowledge Base - In-depth knowledge about via ferrata sets - youtu.be/A5w9Kkd-f2w
Carabiner strength - climbernews.com/how-strong-are-carabiners-carabiner-strength-kn-ratings-explained
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A Via Ferrata ("Iron Way") is a mountain route non-technical hikers can climb while aided by various devices such as rungs, pedals, and ladders while remaining protected by a safety cable system. Here I go over the history of Via Ferrata and what gear you need to safely climb one. (Thanks to my friend Deb Sell for the Dolomite pics!)
#viaferrata #klettersteig
0:00 What is a Via Ferrata?
1:00 History of Via Ferrata
2:12 How Does a Via Ferrata Work?
2:36 Via Ferrata vs. Rock Climbing
3:36 Via Ferrata Fall Danger
4:57 Via Ferrata Fall Factor Explained
8:20 Via Ferrata Gear: Helmet
8:38 Via Ferrata Gear: Gloves
9:22 Via Ferrata Gear: Shoes (Approach Shoes vs. Trail Runners / Climbing Shoes)
10:03 Via Ferrata Gear: Via Ferrata Harness
10:47 Via Ferrata Gear: Lanyard Set (vs. DIY)
11:47 Via Ferrata Set: Carabiners (K-Type vs. Climbing Carabiners)
13:08 Via Ferrata Set: Lanyard Arms
13:58 Via Ferrata Set: Gyro / Spinner
14:20 Via Ferrata Set: Shock Absorber (Sewn Straps vs. Screamers / Plates)
16:00 Via Ferrata Set: Resting System
17:03 Via Ferrata Set: Third Arm (Proper and Improper Uses)
18:54 Via Ferrata Difficulty Ratings
19:15 My First Via Ferrata
LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Via Ferrata Lanyard C.A.M.P. Kinetic Rewind Pro Lanyard - amzn.to/3Twuxqs
Tahoe Via Ferrata - tahoevia.com
Dolomite WW1 Via Ferrata - via-ferrata-dolomites.com/world-war-one-dolomites-collateral-effects
Brenta Via Ferrata - https://www.bergfuehrerdolomiten.it/en/via-ferrata-bocchette-brenta/
All Trails Via Ferrata Lists - duckduckgo.com/?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.alltrails.com%2F+%22via+ferrata%22&t=brave&ia=web
Climbing Half Dome - youtu.be/POgYv78LpGo
Hard is Easy: Rock Climbing Falls - youtube.com/@HardIsEasy/search?query=The%20Hardest%20Possible%20Climbing%20Fall%20
Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - sierra.com/blog/hiking/hiking-classes-defined
Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - rei.com/learn/expert-advice/climbing-bouldering-rating.html
JetSetYourself Via Ferrata YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@JetSetYourself
The Severe Climber: Via Ferrata - thesevereclimber.com/via_ferrata
BetaClimbers: Climbing Fails "Helmets Don't Rock" - youtu.be/X_cikRfll24
HowNot2Highline (Petzl Absorbica Test) - youtu.be/j_vKlLreY90
Why you should use a via ferrata set with tear-out webbing? - besthiking.net/via-ferrata-set-tear-out-webbing
How to avoid fatal mistakes on Via Ferrata - youtu.be/PqS0lIAVmJ0
Petzl Information ion Via Ferrata - petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Via-Ferrata
UIAA on Via Ferrata - theuiaa.org/mountaineering/via-ferrata
Edelrid Knowledge Base - In-depth knowledge about via ferrata sets - youtu.be/A5w9Kkd-f2w
Carabiner strength - climbernews.com/how-strong-are-carabiners-carabiner-strength-kn-ratings-explained
LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!
GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist
MY HIKING GEAR: BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear
BLOG - BackcountryPilgrim.com
INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim
MUSIC
Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
ES_Funky Rock Dawg - Def Lev - epidemicsound.com/track/IG2hGkKwuf
