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TAHOE VIA FERRATA
3-HOUR TOUR

olympic valley, california • 7,500 FT
A couple climbing the Tahoe Via Ferrata underneath the Tram at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley. One of the best Lake Tahoe adventures!

3-HOUR TOUR

$219/PERSON AND UP
Looking for things to do in Lake Tahoe? Climb the Tahoe Via Ferrata in Palisades Tahoe! Get the most out of your experience with the 3-hour Via Ferrata session. This group option will be led by a trained mountain guide in groups of 6 climbers or less. Experience the perfect Lake Tahoe summer adventure and climb the lower half of Tram Face on a route named “The Loophole”. Our guide-to-client ratio on the Tahoe Via is 1:6, if you have 7+ people in your group then you will be guided by 2+ guides. Want to tag a summit on your tour? The 4-Hour Tour gets you to the top of the iconic Tram Face!

Immerse yourself in the mountains by climbing the Tahoe Via Ferrata in a 3-hour session that is fun for any ability level.

Rated one of the best things to do in Lake Tahoe, this adventure climbs Olympic Valley’s iconic Tram Face making for a memorable morning or afternoon outdoor experience.

WHAT IS THE TAHOE VIA FERRATA

Owned and operated by Alpenglow Expeditions, the “Tahoe Via Ferrata” is a fixed climbing route on a towering granite peak known as the Tram Face. Via Ferrata, which means “Iron Road” in Italian, is a protected hiking and climbing experience that is accessible to all ability levels. Equipped with steel cables, bridges, and permanent steel anchors, the via ferrata aids climbers in ascending steep terrain without the need of prior climbing experience or technical knowledge.

All groups are professionally guided up one of our four routes while secured to the rock with specialized equipment including a harness, safety lanyard and helmet. The Tahoe Via sets itself apart from other Via Ferratas with its “Continuous Lifeline System.” With this system, climbers never detach from the rock and feel secure throughout the whole experience. Come climb with us!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
No prior climbing experience necessary. All routes were built to accommodate all skill levels and abilities.
RECOMMENDED FITNESS LEVEL
Participants on the Tahoe Via Ferrata should be prepared for the same exertion level as hiking for a couple of hours. Nearly anyone can participate in this activity.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
The Tahoe Via Ferrata is for everyone (as long as they are taller than 3’11”)! Due to the manufacturer’s limitations, participants who weigh less than 88 lbs or more than 250 lbs must be booked in a private group. The guide will add a second rope to the participant that is outside the weight limitations in the steeper, more vertical sections. This will not impact your ability to participate!

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