Via Ferrata
Climbing Tours
The TAOS Ski Valley Via Ferrata is your chance to experience the thrill of high alpine mountain climbing - no experience necessary. Donning a harness and helmet (equipment included), guests will be personally led by our Via Ferrata guide along a network of cables and climb pre-set routes of iron bars. Situated at 11,500 feet in the sub-alpine ecosystem of Kachina Peak, our guided tour offers beginner through advanced Via Ferrata route challenges, a 100-foot skybridge, and a double-cable catwalk. Guests can progress to vertical terrain with spectacular views of the Rio Hondo and Wheeler Peak Wilderness.
ReaD Before Booking
Guests are encouraged to reserve a spot 24 hours in advance and must complete a waiver prior to getting on the route. Guides will call guests the afternoon before a tour with more information and complete an on-mountain safety orientation prior to starting the tour.
Via Ferrata is a guided activity. Accessing Via Ferrata without a guide is strictly prohibited. Guests should follow the instruction of the guides at all times.
- You must weigh between 88 and 264 pounds and be 12 years of age or older to participate.
- All participants must sign a waiver and attend the Via Ferrata orientation with your guide prior to climbing.
- Participants must be able to properly utilize all safety restraint devices before climbing.
- Participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe athletic shoes with minimal heels. Hiking or approach style shoes are preferred, but low-top, soft rubber athletic shoes or hiking boots are also acceptable. All shoes must be closed-toe. Taos Sports offers approach shoes for rent.
- Operators are not responsible for lost or damaged items left or brought into the area.
- No smoking in or around the course area.
- Parents are responsible for their children.
- The routes carry inherent risks including but not limited to falls, rock falls, travel on uneven terrain, and exposure to inclement weather. Participate in this activity at your own risk.
PLEASE INFORM YOUR GUIDE IF:
- You are pregnant
- You have any medical conditions that may impact your ability to participate
- You require any fast acting medications
- You are impaired in any way
Via Ferrata Pricing
Summer 24 Pricing
Ticket price includes a guide, rental harness, Via Ferrata lanyard, and helmet.
1 Guest | $325
2 Guests | $325 ($163/person)
3 Guests | $425 ($142/person)
4 Guests | $525 ($132/person)
5 Guests | $625 ($125/person)
Via Ferrata Accessories
Additional accessories are available to rent for your tour from Taos Sports.
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Via Ferrata Shoes | $20
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Via Ferrata Gloves | $10