06/03/2026
Love the Via Ferrata? Trade the rungs for rock. Guide’s view yesterday - Tyrolean Traverse - Red Mountain Pass area, Ouray CO
Finished the Via Ferrata and wondering what’s next? If clipping into cables sparked your interest in vertical terrain, rock climbing is a natural progression. The Ouray Via Ferrata can be compared to a 5.6 (Downstream route) or 5.7 (Upstream route), even though vias are not officially comparable with climbing terms.
SMJG Guide Steven van Sickle : “We climbed PEMA, 5.7 and Master Blaster 5.9, on the Misfits wall on Red Mountain Pass. Each route is 4 pitches of mixed bolts and gear with a fun Tyrolean traverse over a waterfall to get there.” (Swipe till the end…!)
Reach out if you are ready to level up!