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Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs

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Idaho Springs, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the thrill of mountaineering on this assisted Via Ferrata excursion. With safety cables and harnesses to keep you safe, and ladders, bridges, and metal rungs to help you navigate the steep cliff sides, this tour is suitable even for first-time mountaineers. Tackle a fun but challenging route, climbing high above Chicago Creek; take in the magnificent views over Idaho Springs below; then enjoy an exhilarating descent via ziplines and rappels.
  • Go on a Via Ferrata mountain adventure near Idaho Springs
  • Fun and safe mountain excursion with an experienced guide
  • Choice of morning or afternoon tour departure times
  • Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • We provide the harness, helmet, and all equipment needed for this adventure.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 431 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

    AVA's Idaho Springs Outpost

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Ava Rafting & Zipline

2

AVA

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Weight minimums and maximums are 40 lbs to 250 lbs.
  • Operates in all weather conditions (exception of lightning), please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Scary but exhilarating! ...

Stacy_S, Aug 2025
Scary but exhilarating! There was some bad weather that came up while we were out there so 2 of us didn’t get to do 2 things along the course but overall it was a great experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad to hear you found the adventure exhilarating, even with the unexpected weather. We hope you'll come back and complete the full experience with us next time. There's even more fun waiting for you!

John and Sunshine did a...

Tom_C, Aug 2025
John and Sunshine did a great job guiding our small group thru the course, and the course was fun and exciting

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for adventuring with us! We’re thrilled to hear John and Sunshine made your day on the course such a fun and exciting experience. Hope to see you back for another round of thrills soon!

via Ferrata

anna_m, Aug 2021
This was a diverse and entertaining three hour adventure! Highly recommended! Gus and Max kept us all safe and entertained :)

From $138.03

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 22 days in advance.

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