Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs
Overview
A Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is a method of mountaineering & rock climbing that’s been used in Europe for centuries. Via Ferrata courses use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables and bridges to aid in moving across and up a cliff face. The Iron Way in Idaho Springs is an assisted rock climbing guided tour where guests clip into cables that run along the side of a cliff. They then move along a designated path of iron rungs and bridges to move across, and along the way they will be required to clip in and out of the cable to progress through the course. This is made possible through an advanced internal locking system in the carabiners. Each guest will have 2 carabiners connected to bungee-style lanyards on their harness. The internal locking system makes it impossible to clip out of both at the same time, insuring that climbers are connected to the cable of the course at all times.
What's Included
- We provide the harness, helmet, and all equipment needed for this adventure.
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
431 Chicago Creek Road
Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
3 hours of mountaineering, including traversing the cliffside among iron rungs, a 50-foot free fall section, and more. This activity also includes a few ziplines from AVA's Cliffside Zipline course. Built into the cliffside above Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight minimums and maximums are 40 lbs to 250 lbs.
- Operates in all weather conditions (exception of lightning), please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-15415P25
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- We provide the harness, helmet, and all equipment needed for this adventure.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- We provide the harness, helmet, and all equipment needed for this adventure.
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight minimums and maximums are 40 lbs to 250 lbs.
- Operates in all weather conditions (exception of lightning), please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
