Red River Gorge Via Ferrata Resources
From your first clip-in to your final step off the course, we want your Red River Gorge Via Ferrata experience to feel exciting, approachable, and well-prepared.
Whether it’s your first time on a Via Ferrata, you’re planning an exciting family adventure, or you’re organizing a group outing for a scout troop or school group, these resources are here to help you plan an epic and memorable experience.
Below you’ll find a collection of our blog posts covering what to expect, how to prepare, safety tips, and ways to make the most of your Via Ferrata adventure. Enjoy the climb!
Rocktoberfest is Oct 8–11 in the Red River Gorge. See the full clinic and meetup schedule, plus free climbing at Southeast Mountain Guides' private crag.
Nicole Meyer was twelve when her parents built America's first via ferrata. Twenty-five years on, the owner of Southeast Mountain Guides on what it taught her.
Booked your Via Ferrata trip? Here's what to wear, what to pack, and what to expect on the day of your Red River Gorge Via Ferrata adventure.
Not a climber? The Red River Gorge has plenty for you -- via ferrata, rappelling, hiking, underground kayaking, zip-lining, and more. Here's your complete guide.
Looking for a corporate team building experience your team will actually remember? Here's why outdoor adventure at the Red River Gorge works — and how to plan it.
Planning a winter trip to the Red? Here's what's open, which sunny crags stay climbable, winter hikes, coffee shops, and where to stay when the crowds are gone.
Not sure whether to book the Via Ferrata or a guided climbing trip in the Red River Gorge? A side-by-side look at both to help you pick, or decide to do both.
How hard is the Red River Gorge Via Ferrata, really? A close look at Section 4 and the black-diamond Section 6, who should try them, and tips for the tough parts.
A two-day couples getaway in the Red River Gorge: treehouse stays, the Via Ferrata together, sunset hikes, kayaking the Red, BBQ with a view and ice cream after.
Built by a French crew in 2001, the via ferrata above Torrent Falls was the first in the United States: 3,400 feet of cable and iron rungs. And it's still open.
What to expect on the Red River Gorge Via Ferrata as a first-timer: how the course works, how to prepare, tips for a great day and why it's worth the climb.
