Via Ferrata is a short film about the first descent of a fixed-rope climbing-route on a Mountainbike.
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50|50 Drakensberg Cable Car insert
The recent (March) 50|50 insert about the proposed Drakensberg Cable Car.
Continue readingVia Ferrata in Austria
Pictures from a trip up a Via Ferrata (or Klettersteig) in the area of Ramsau, Austria that we did today.
Continue readingAlard Hufner Apologises for Drakensberg Via Ferrata
Hufner admitted erecting the steel climbing cable (or via ferrata) on Beacon Buttress in Royal Natal Nature Reserve in November and December 2011, along with a number of unnamed volunteers.
Continue readingAlard Hufner say’s ‘Thank You’
Alard Hufner says ‘thank you’ for the donations.
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Video footage of the Via Ferrata in the Drakensberg
Continue readingVia Ferrata Fundraiser for Alard Hufner
Alard’s intentions were always good, whether you agree with his actions or not! Yes they were controversial but his motive “providing an opportunity for less technically skilled climbers to enjoy the dramatic beauty of this area of the Drakensberg mountains in a safe manner” is faultless.
Continue readingWorldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets
The UIAA – International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation is issuing a worldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets to check the websites of manufacturers in order to find out whether the unit they are using is safe.
Continue readingVia Ferrata on Mount Kenya
The Mt. Kenya National Park now holds the world record for the world’s highest via ferrata at 4,985m/16,355 ft above sea level.
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Via Erbosa vs. Via Ferrata – The Grassy Road vs. The Iron Way
Let’s be honest to ourselves about our motivations for climbing; and let’s be aware of the impact our adventures have on the adventures and dreams of others.
Continue readingCable car Drakensberg Plan
The surprise announcement that the province was planning a cable car in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg could take the local tourism industry to new heights.
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