Via ferrata
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A via ferrata is a protected climbing route found in the Alps and certain other alpine locations. The protection includes steel fixtures such as cables and railings to arrest the effect of any fall, w
Climbers attached to steel cables on the via ferrata up Piz Mitgel in Graubünden, Switzerland
The top of the Ferrata Sandro Pertini in the Dolomites, Italy
Unexploded ordnance from World War I found during demining on Monte Piana in the Dolomites
Wire bridge "Seufzerbrücke" at Postalmklamm Klettersteig near Salzburg, Austria
Scrambling
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In mountaineering, scrambling is ascending steep terrain using one's hands to assist in holds and balance. It can be described as being between hiking and rock climbing. "A scramble" is a related term
Via ferrata
…difficult) K2 (K3) PD Some steep terrain, smaller footholds, but climbing aids provided. Longer ladders possible. Essentially protected but exposed scrambling. Some use of arms. C (difficult) K3 (K4) AD (D) Steep to very steep rock, adequate climbing aids, long ladders possible (or even briefly overhanging…
Scrambling Mount Galwey in Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada
A dangerous scramble traversing an exposed ridge on Crib Goch, Wales
The Aonach Eagach above the A82, looking up Glen Coe, Scotland.
Stanley Peak, British Columbia, Canada