Tips to get started in this world
- Contact a school that does via ferrata. If you have never practiced it before, it is the best thing you can do, because you will not only have their advice but also all the material that is needed to carry out the activity: ropes, harnesses, heatsinks, hull, anchor rope, etc.
- Prepare the departure. It is important that you start a ferrata that adapts to your level of experience, otherwise the journey will be quite uncomfortable. Take into account the weather conditions before leaving home and never go to the mountains alone.
- Bring appropriate equipment. The company will provide you with the technical material, but you need to wearmountain boots or shoes that have good grip, and comfortable clothing. In addition, it is important to carry a raincoat in your backpack, as it is not superfluous and a storm may surprise you in the middle of the route.
- Prepare your backpack. Whenever you are going to do this type of activity, it is advisable that you go with a backpack in which you can carry enough water, something to eat during the day, energy bars, a cell phone with battery, an external charger and a fleecein case it gets cold. If you are already an expert, don't forget to carry all the material you may need in your backpack, such as a short rope in case you have to secure a partner during the ferrata or you have to set up a rappel.
- Don't forget the helmet. It is the most important element when carrying out activities like these, as it will not only be useful to protect you in case of a fall, but also It will protect you from falling objects or stones during the journey. Although generally, it will be provided to you by the company with which you decide to live the experience.
- Rest when you consider it necessary. Not everyone has the same physical conditions, so if you think that at a certain moment you will not be able to continue walking, the best thing you can do is notify the guide and stop for the necessary time. It is essential that while you rest you are secured with the anchor line (fixed rope or flat tape with a carabiner at the end).
Do you have experience?
To practice ferratas it is not necessary to be an expert mountaineer, it is enough that you have sufficient physical conditions to be able to go up to your house without having to use an elevator and not have vertigo.
Always remember that it is best that you are accompanied by professional mountain guides with extensive experience in the sector, and of course, it will always be the group that sets the pace, so don't worry if it takes you a little longer. complete the tour.
In Spain you can find different via ferrata itineraries spread across the peninsula. Málaga, Huesca, Cantabria, Alicante and Barcelona hides multiple itineraries of levels from K1 to K4, from which you can choose to enjoy a day full of nature, where the staples, handrails, climbing, hanging bridges and Tibetans will leave you speechless.
But, if you are a pro at this type of adventure, you may want to discover the world and what if you start with the via ferrata Bocchette in Dolomites.And if you want to know this ferrata in detail, take a look at this video. We hope you enjoy it!
And if you know any other advice... Don't hesitate to tell us!
