Tag: Trekking

Hiking is a fantastic way to connect with the great outdoors, and explore the beautiful planet we call home. Wherever you are in the world, there’s always somewhere fascinating to explore on foot.   However, when you go hiking, there’s a certain amount of equipment you need to take with you. And while you want […]

The world’s largest, tallest, oldest or most expensive; there is a certain type of traveller who likes to secure the bragging rights of visiting the ultimate version of the planet’s attractions.   Whether it’s experiencing the tallest building in the world in Dubai, or the climbing Mount Everest, some people get a kick out of […]

There is nothing more glorious than getting out in the countryside on a trekking adventure. Before heading out though, there are a few things to remember. To ensure you get the best out of your trek consider these 10 must-dos when heading outdoors this year.   1. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Your trip is more likely […]

Energy Absorber   The most important piece of equipment specific to Via Ferrata is a purpose-designed energy-absorbing lanyard attached to the harness. They aim to dissipate the energy triggered by a fall more effectively than a short length of rope. This drastically reduces the risk of high-fall factors as energy absorbers act as progressive brakes, […]

There are many different grading systems for via ferratas but the majority focus on the level of difficulty of the hardest passage and base the allocated grade on that. Some scales may include additional ratings on the seriousness of the route to compensate for the severity and length of difficulties. For example, a long route […]