Via Ferrata in Ogden

Yea, I've actually climbed them once but nows there's a sign on each via ferrata in the canyon telling everyone that you need to call sherpaguides and have a guide. It is on private land. That I actually think may be patrolled by airplane. Either that or some guy in a plane just likes to circle the mountain watching people ilegally climb via ferratas. Weird.

Really fun though. They get more difficult with overhangs and stuff as you go up the canyon. At the mouth they're pretty easy. I'm not sure how via fettatas rating system but. There are only three. Best climbed quickly in pairs and when no one is looking. :)

I've done several via ferrata's in France and really enjoyed the fusion of hiking / climbing. Via Ferrata's are a fast way to travel thru steep, exposed terrain without mucking with hardware and ropes.

It looks to me we are way off subject and a little stuck on our own agendas. Some of you have some good points but what was the original question? Did you answer it? If you want to moan about something go to http//www.piss-and-moan-about-your-own-ajenda-because-nobody-elses-opinion-matters.com. Thanks everyone who actually addressed the original question and gave good information.

Way to set all these guys straight. I can't believe no one called them out for two whole years! It's a thankless job but I'm glad someone is scouring the the forums for this bullshit.

Backcountry: when you did the via ferrata, you mentioned you used harnesses and long draws. Just wondering if you added a Yates draw or something like that. A via ferrata fall can be many times worse than a typical fall on a climbing rope, often Factor 5 or higher.

Here's a write up from Mammut:

mammut.ch/en/viaferrata_faq…

Petzl says that the fall factor can be > 5 when the anchors are > 3m apart.

petzl.com/files/all/en/acti…