Granite Via Ferrata

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Highlights

Climb into the cliffside above the Arkansas River Valley
Traverse across iron rungs, ladders, and cables
Includes several lines from our zipline course
Stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks Mountain Range

Summary

Come venture along AVA’s exciting Granite Via Ferrata course in Buena Vista! You’ll take two ziplines to the starting point of this adventure, then traverse a course of bars and cables high above the Arkansas River Valley along the granite cliffside.

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Why take this tour?

Our granite course at our Buena Vista outpost is just one hour from Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen and begins with a thrilling zipline to your starting point! You will ascend crags and rappel above the Arkansas River Valley, gaining magnificent views of the 14000+ foot Collegiate Peaks throughout the entire course. You will traverse across iron rungs, bars, and ladders built into the granite cliffside, high above the Arkansas River Valley. This course is a more exposed, edgier rendition of AVA’s Mount Evans Via Ferrata in Idaho Springs and one that will have your heart pumping as you explore the mountaintops of the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Guests clip in and out of cables that run along the side of a cliff, moving along a designated path of iron rungs and bridges. Our course utilizes an internal locking system with 2 carabiners that make it impossible to clip out of both at the same time, ensuring that climbers always remain connected to the course.

What’s included?

Helmet
Harness
Gloves
Excludes Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Minimum age: 12
physical fitness required
Minimum weight: 75 lbs

Before you go

Check confirmation including location and time
Read and sign liability waiver
Have fun!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations before 7pm the night before will receive a 90% refund

Operator Website

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About operator:

AVA Rafting & Zipline is one of Colorado's most awarded outdoor adventure companies. Founded in 1998, AVA operates world-class whitewater rafting trips and overnight trips on the Arkansas River, Clear Creek, and Colorado River. In addition to rafting, AVA has unique zipline and via ferrata courses in Buena Vista and Idaho Springs (just 30 minutes outside Denver). AVA is your one stop outfitter for Colorado adventures.