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/wor... Brenta Via Ferrata - https://www.bergfuehrerdolomiten.it/e... All Trails Via Ferrata Lists - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site%3Ahttp... Climbing Half Dome -    • Safely Climbing Half Dome (Day Hike, Over ...   Hard is Easy: Rock Climbing Falls -    / @hardiseasy   Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - https://www.sierra.com/blog/hiking/hi... Hiking / Climbing Class Ratings - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi... JetSetYourself Via Ferrata YouTube Channel -    / @jetsetyourself   The Severe Climber: Via Ferrata - https://thesevereclimber.com/via_ferr... BetaClimbers: Climbing Fails "Helmets Don't Rock" -    • Climbing Fails "Helmets Don't Rock"   HowNot2Highline (Petzl Absorbica Test) -    • Petzl Shock Absorber Tested   Why you should use a via ferrata set with tear-out webbing? - https://besthiking.net/via-ferrata-se... How to avoid fatal mistakes on Via Ferrata -    • #06 - How to avoid fatal mistakes on Via F...   Petzl Information ion Via Ferrata - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Via... UIAA on Via Ferrata - https://theuiaa.org/mountaineering/vi... Edelrid Knowledge Base - In-depth knowledge about via ferrata sets -    • In-Depth Knowledge About Via Ferrata Sets ...   Carabiner strength - https://www.climbernews.com/how-stron... 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/20... MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my... BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM -   / 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/I...