Via Ferrata
Inspiring vistas await on the ultimate summer adventure along the Via Ferrata at Jackson Hole. Join our knowledgeable guides as they lead you on a private high alpine journey above the valley floor. Aided by metal rungs, ladders, and hanging bridges, you will access the peaks above Casper Bowl, all while tethered to a continuous cable. This world-class experience offers mountain adventure and boundless views for beginning and professional explorers alike.
What is Via Ferrata?
Via Ferrata, translated as "iron way," dates back to WWI. Italian soldiers built via ferratas to safely traverse mountain passes. The recreational use of via ferratas is a staple in the Alps for summer adventure, and Jackson Hole is excited to bring this experience to the Tetons. With 15 unique routes, the Jackson Hole Via Ferrata is an adventure unlike any other, offering some of the most incredible views of the valley as climbers make their way up iron rungs, ladders and suspended bridges, all while secured to cables along the rocks.
Looking for rock climbing? Check out our Guided Rock Climbing experience.
How it works
The Jackson Hole Via Ferrata is a series of routes composed of cables secured to the rock. Climbers wear a harness with specialty Via Ferrata lanyards and carbineers that are used to clip into the cables and move along the route.
Guests are paired with an experienced Jackson Hole guide who will lead them through the adventure and help with terrain selection.
What To Bring
You're in the mountains! The entire Via Ferrata is above 9,000 feet, so plan on bringing the following:
WE PROVIDE
- Tour guide
- Helmet
- Harness
- Lanyards
- Gondola ticket
- Approach shoes
YOU PROVIDE
- Active clothing
- Small backpack
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Warm layer(s)
- Rain jacket/shell
- Sunscreen
- Socks
- Snacks
Pricing Starting At
$446
$495
| Per person rates as low as $131 (depending on group size) | |
| Half Day 3 hours | Arrive by: 7:50am and 11:50am $446 for 1-2 people, $653 for 3-5 people |
| Full Day 6.5 hours (includes lunch) | Arrive by: 7:50am $698 for 1-2 people, $945 for 3-5 people |
| Additional Guide Available full and half day | Only use for participants aged 10-11 or under 88 lbs. $275 for full day, $200 for half day, based on availability |
The above prices are online only and window rates are higher. Rates vary per season. Please make sure you select the "additional guide" option during the booking process if you have a child who is 10-11 years old or under 88 lbs. Your party can ONLY have one child who is 10-11 years old or under 88 lbs.
Online reservations are only available from June 15 - September 30. We also have availability for October 1-3 by calling (307) 739-2797. If your preferred date is unavailable please call our sales office.
Your Via Ferrata purchase now includes a free evening gondola ticket (through September 8).
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Explore the Routes
There are 17 different routes varying in difficulty from the introductory zone to more exposed, steep routes. The longest is more than 500 vertical feet and all routes can include a breathtaking experience crossing the 120-foot suspension bridge. Climb 1-2 routes on the half-day adventure or explore even more routes with the 6-hour full-day trip.
There are 2 New Routes in Casper Bowl!
All routes lead you back to the restaurants at Rendezvous Lodge where you can celebrate your mountaineering accomplishments with some delicious food!
FAQ
All the questions that are popping into your head right now - ANSWERED!
Via Ferrata is a protected trail or climbing route used in the mountains to make passage easier and more secure. Steel cables, handles, and ladder rungs are installed in places where the trail steepens. Participants are secured to the rock by wearing a special harness that attaches to the steel cable. Our Via Ferrata guides will accompany you on your alpine adventure.
The Jackson Hole Via Ferrata is designed to accommodate beginners seeking a taste of the alpine as well as more experienced folks.
Adaptive Approved
We provide the ultimate mountain outing for individuals with disabilities and/or adaptive needs (ability dependent). Your individual adaptive mountain guide will customize this experience to match your needs. An additional guide may be necessary for your situation. Must be over 12 years old. Charges for an extra guide will apply.
Due to limited availability, we do not take online bookings for adaptive activities. Please call 307.739.2797 or email mountainsports@jacksonhole.com to inquire about availability and to book your reservation.
Includes Sightseeing Ticket
Your climbing purchase includes a free sightseeing ticket.
In just 12 minutes, the Aerial Tram glides skyward 4,139 vertical feet. The summit offers staggering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole valley, and surrounding mountain ranges. The "Top of the World" provides amazing access to a plethora of great hiking and running trails, climbing and the occasional snowball fight. Oh, and don't forget the world-famous gourmet waffles in Corbet's Cabin.
Includes Evening Gondola Ticket
NEW! Your Via Ferrata purchase includes a free evening gondola ticket.
Evening Bridger Gondola rides are the best way to end your lively day at the mountain. Offering unparalleled views and the best spot to take in an alluring sunset vista while you cap off your day with food and drinks on The Deck.
2-for-1 Drink Specials
Included in your purchase
Off-Piste (The Deck)
5 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy 2-for-1 specials on draft beer, wine, mimosas, bloody marys, house margaritas, coffee and hot cocoa.
Details
- One time use
- Excludes canned and bottled drinks and sloshies
- Only available to those who purchased an Evening Gondola, Sightseeing, Via Ferrata, Guided Rock Climbing or Bike Park ticket for that date.
- Only available when The Deck is open (closed Fridays, Saturdays & other dates).
Guided Rock Climbing
Join our AMGA-certified guides to challenge yourself with a traditional single pitch rock climbing experience. After learning the basics of moving on the rock, you will have the opportunity to discover the routes rated from 5.6 (beginner) to 5.10 (advanced) on the comfort of a top rope belay. Find a deep sense of accomplishment as you propel yourself to the top of one of Jackson’s storied bowls.
From The Blog
What is the Via Ferrata?
Via Ferrata is an alpine adventure rapidly growing in popularity in North America. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is home to over 15 different Via Ferrata routes on an ever-expanding course. Still new to the United States, the name Via Ferrata evokes a sense of mystery and begs the question: what is a Via Ferrata?
Via Ferrata 2.0
The Via Ferrata at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has just been expanded into even more of a world-class climbing arena. With four new routes and features, including the Burma and Tyrolean Bridges and a new ladder on Iron Way, the excitement has just been upped significantly. Connie Kemmerer’s, the owner of JHMR, vision to […]
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Rendezvous with the Via Ferrata I Now OPEN
Saturday morning, up at above 9000’, the routes of the Via Ferrata lay waiting for the first climbers. Snow patches still punctuated the trails; marmot chirps resound in the natural amphitheater. The dull metal glint of the Ferrata’s rungs and cables were visible from the Gondola. Jake, one of the guides waiting at the Rendezvous […]
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Guided Rock Climbing
Ready for a different adventure? Join our AMGA-certified guides to challenge yourself with a traditional single pitch rock climbing experience. After learning the basics of moving on the rock, you will have the opportunity to discover the routes rated from 5.6 (beginner) to 5.10 (advanced) on the comfort of a top rope belay. Find a deep sense of accomplishment as you propel yourself to the top of one of Jackson’s storied bowls.
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