Via ferrata is Italian for “iron road.” It describes climbing routes with safety wires, metal rungs, ladders, footholds, iron pins, or other permanently attached features across steep, rocky terrain.

But with via ferrata and canyoning routes, rushing waterfalls and steaming hot springs, there are several similarities to enjoy sans passport. Here are ten of the best things to do in Ouray and why ...

NRocks Outdoor Adventures, Circleville, W.Va. The term “via ferrata” describes a series of metal rebar rungs, ladders and bridges glued into the rock that let non-mountaineers reach epic heights. All ...

I stood on a rock ledge, terra firma far below, and took in the panorama to my left. Against the horizon sat Fairchild Mountain — reaching just above 13,500 feet — and other peaks in the Mummy Range, ...

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 ...

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 ...