Mt. Blue Sky Via Ferrata

0.5 days

Idaho Springs, USA

About this activity

Located in the cliffs above Idaho Springs, AVA's Mount Evans Via Ferrata is one of our most thrilling adventures. Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is an exciting method of mountaineering & rock climbing to traverse mountainous areas!

Highlights

Cliffside views of Idaho Springs and Chicago Creek
Climb over 300 feet above the ground!
Unique climbing challenges to test your skills
Several zip lines included in Via Ferrata course!

Full description

Located in the cliffs above Idaho Springs, AVA's Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata is one of our most thrilling adventures. Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is an exciting method of mountaineering & rock climbing to traverse mountainous areas! On our Via Ferrata course, you will use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables, and bridges to move across and up a cliff face, experiencing the thrill of climbing high above Idaho Springs and the Chicago Creek. Guests clip in and out of cables that run along the side of a cliff, moving along a designated path of iron rungs and bridges. Our course utilizes an internal locking system with 2 carabiners that make it impossible to clip out of both at the same time, ensuring that climbers always remain connected to the course. Our Via Ferrata course even includes several of our exciting ziplines!

Included / Excluded

Helmet
Gloves
Safety Harness & Equipment
Expert guides

Excludes Lunch

Meeting point

Start Location

AVA Rafting & Zipline, Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO, USA

Important information

Know before you book

Will require physical exertion
Minimum age 12
Minimum weight: 50 lbs.

Know before you go

Check confirmation location and time
Read and sign liability waiver
Be ready to have fun!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations made before 7pm the night prior will be granted a 90% refund.

Reviews

4.8(1,381 reviews)

Katie Calrson

Jul 2026

5.0

We had a wonderful time zip lining. Our guides, Sienna and Quinn, were funny, talkative, happy, and overall awesome! They made our zip line tour fly by. They also were very willing to help us in any way needed when we got locked out of our car. All of the staff members were caring and willing to lend a hand if needed. Would definitely recommend!

TeAnna Friday

Jul 2026

5.0

My sister and I had an mazing experience on the zipline course! Meghan and Julia were awesome guides and informative to keep everyone safe! I would 100% go again! The course is not too high up, but does require a small hike to the first course. Half day is 6 courses, the last one being the shortest.This course requires the skill of handbraking, which can prove challenging….

J W

Jul 2026

5.0

A huge shoutout to the crew at AVA Zipline. From the beginning they went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best. Cameron and Kyle did an outstanding job going over all the safety parts of ziplining and once out on the course they knocked it out of the park! We would HIGHLY recommend AVA to anyone in the Idaho Springs area!