Via Ferrata Lanyards

On Via Ferrata you use lanyards specially designed for via ferratas! It's logical and more importantly, it's for your life! These include two carabiners with a two-finger opening system.

We don't want you to climb with two basic carabiners and static lines. This is crazy, ok and the best way to have an accident or to even die! Either you or the carabiners will brake. It already happened and it brings a bad image for the via ferrata world!

Your Harness for Via Ferrata

Choose a harness that is adjustable at the thighs and at the waist. For luxury and comfort pick one that is padded!

Start off by tightening the harness at your waist (be sure it's closed correctly) and then you can adjust the legs.

Close all the buckles vigorously. There should not be too much empty space between your body and the harness. The tighter it is, the better you are protected. But of course you still need to be able to breathe!!!

Helmet for Via Ferrata

Always wear your helmet during Via Ferratas! It will protect you from:

rock fall,
hitting your head against the rock, and in any case you will not feel a good helmet, it becomes part of you!

The helmet will especially protect you if you take a fall!  (you or your colleague!!)

Gloves & Shoes for Via Ferrata

Why wear gloves?

The rungs are often very rough and a good pair of padded gloves (for climbing or cycling) will be your best friends. You'll avoid hurting yourself on the cable which often has broken strands.

Additionally, in the event of a fall they'll be nice to you!

Via Ferrata: What parents should know!

More and more families are using via ferratas as a way to discover the mountains. Young children can now climb mountains that it would be impossible for them to do so without via ferratas.

Nonetheless, where do we set the limitis for our children, how far is it possible to go, how can we go up via ferratas safely and especially with respect?