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Via Ferrata- special training needed?

  • 18-05-2010 9:20pm
    #1
    Paco Rodriguez
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    Hi there,
    thinking of going on an arranged trip to climb Triglav in Slovenia this year. It said on webste, there is nothing technical, but ive just seen the via ferrata section on youtube :eek:

    I have just normal hiking experience. I am quite athletic, so do you think its ok do go on via ferrata wihtout climbing experience?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81exR6Miewg


Comments

  • #2
    pmccormack
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    You need all the kit for Via-ferrata to be able to clip into the wires generally it is safe enough if you know what you are doing, but if you have to ask a question like you just did id say get a guide or a mate with climbing experience to show you what to do.
    Its cheap enough for a guide and gear in France id say Slovenia is cheap enough too.


  • #3
    cavedave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭cavedave


    When I did it everyone had a spare rope. If you fall on the petzl via ferrata lanyard thing you should not fall on it again. We also brought a hand jammer to allow us to lift ourselves if needed. I do not know enough about Via Ferrata to advise you on training.


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