Introduction to Via Ferrata: Where Hiking and Climbing Meet!

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 - https://amzn.to/3Twuxqs Tahoe Via Ferrata - https://tahoevia.com/ Dolomite WW1 Via Ferrata - https://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 - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.alltrails.com%2F+%22via+ferrata%22&t=brave&ia=web Climbing Half Dome - https://youtu.be/POgYv78LpGo Hard is Easy: Rock Climbing Falls - https://www.youtube.com/@HardIsEasy/search?query=The%20Hardest%20Possible%20Climbing%20Fall%20 Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - https://www.sierra.com/blog/hiking/hiking-classes-defined/ Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/climbing-bouldering-rating.html JetSetYourself Via Ferrata YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@JetSetYourself The Severe Climber: Via Ferrata - https://thesevereclimber.com/via_ferrata/ BetaClimbers: Climbing Fails "Helmets Don't Rock" - https://youtu.be/X_cikRfll24 HowNot2Highline (Petzl Absorbica Test) - https://youtu.be/j_vKlLreY90 Why you should use a via ferrata set with tear-out webbing? - https://besthiking.net/via-ferrata-set-tear-out-webbing/ How to avoid fatal mistakes on Via Ferrata - https://youtu.be/PqS0lIAVmJ0 Petzl Information ion Via Ferrata - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Via-Ferrata UIAA on Via Ferrata - https://theuiaa.org/mountaineering/via-ferrata/ Edelrid Knowledge Base - In-depth knowledge about via ferrata sets - https://youtu.be/A5w9Kkd-f2w Carabiner strength - https://www.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: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com. ES_Funky Rock Dawg - Def Lev - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/IG2hGkKwuf/