Tag: via ferrata

Via ferrata or steel paths are paths along the walls in which the steel ladders are used for climbing. They were created during the First World War for the needs of the Austrian and Italian armies in the Dolomites. These are tracks along the walls arranged with iron tools. In present time they represent a true tourist attraction because they are located in attractive areas. The "Steel Path", as it is still called, is intended for all those who want to climb the walls, but have no alpine experience. This is actually the first step towards alpinism, because the feeling is similar, you are on the wall, your legs are on the ladder, but you are also secured for a steel wire that is usually followed by ferret. Via ferrata can be vertical and horizontal. Is climbing via ferret safe? 1) Climbing via ferat is completely safe, but requires some physical effort and attendance. Participants are expected to have the physical condition of a person walking for at least 30 minutes a day or a person able to climb the stairs to 10 floors without any special effort. Participation of persons over 120 kg is not possible, as well as underage persons under 15 years of age. Parents' written consent is required for the participation of minors from 15-18 years of age. Via ferrata is not recommended for people who are afraid of height. 2) Guides and mandatory climbing equipment via ferrata (rope, helmet, belt and gloves) provided by the tour operator Technical equipment used for climbing on ferries has evolved and improved from time to time and from unsafe to up-to-date and complete with high degree of safety and comfort. What is the equipment for the ferrat you receive from us? All the equipment used is certified and certified by the relevant institutions. Only equipment intended for this purpose is used, it is certified according to the international UIAA standard (Union International des Associations d'Alpinisme