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Champagne Powder Capital of Canada™
Reservations: 1 (866) SKI-KICK
Email: information@skircr.com
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
PO Box 839, 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Italian for "iron road", a Via Ferrata is a protected climbing route with a steel cable running along the route that is fixed to the rock. Using a Via Ferrata Harness, climbers can secure themselves to the cable, creating a completely safe climbing environment. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps, ladders and bridges.
Via Ferratas originated in Europe in the 1800s and were implemented during the world war to provide troops with safe passage through the Alps. There a more than 1,000 recreational via ferratas around the world, most notably in Italy and Austria.
Via Ferrata is a trail (route) making method used in the mountains to make passage easier and more secure. It is done by installing steel steps, handles, ladder rungs, and a steel cable in the places where the trail steepens. Travellers are secured to the rock by wearing a harness that is always attached to the steel cable. Difficulty ratings: French F-PD German K1-K2 UIAA II-III
KHMR’s Via Ferrata is located on the north face of Terminator Peak, accessible via the Golden Eagle Express.
2 Hour tour: 330m
4 Hour tour: 465m
Trail: 370m
Base elevation: 2290m | Top elevation: 2396m
Vertical: 106m
No. For safety reasons, you must use a guide.
Weatherproof shell pant or soft shell pant
Warm layer(s)
Sunglasses
Bug spray
Light gloves
Sunscreen
Water
Snack
Camera (leash strongly recommended)
Small Backpack
Hiking boots or trail shoes
Harnesses, helmets and via ferrata leashes.
Provided they can collapse and be carried in your pack when you are on the Via Ferrata.
The average times are 2 hrs (DISCOVERY) and 3 hrs (ASCENSION) from the Gondola top - meeting point is in front of Eagle's Eye Restaurant.
Try the 2 hour route to get your feet wet! Itineraries can be shortened in unusual circumstances.
Minimum age: 12 years, minimum of 3 guests per public tour, maximum weight is 100 kg (220 lbs). Reservations are highly recommended, full payment is required upon booking to make your reservations please contact us at 1.866.SKI.KICK (754-5425). Cancellation Policy: full refund offered if cancellation occurs at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee. Tours within less than 48 hours are not available online.
Weather – The Via Ferrata will operate in most weather; although KHMR may suspend, delay, alter or cancel operations due to conditions deemed to be a safety concern, such as thunder/lightning, ice, snow or wind. Rates are quoted in Canadian funds and DO NOT include GST. All pricing and dates are subject to change without notice.
For all other inquiries please call 1.866.SKI.KICK
