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New Route on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

The new route on the Tahoe Via Ferrata is here and we let YOU name it!

The Tahoe Via Ferrata season is just around the corner, so the Alpenglow Expeditions team decided to bring our climbers an epic, new way to climb the Tahoe Via. The new route, the Loophole, is the best way to get the most amount of climbing in, with the least amount of hiking! The Loophole route on the Tahoe Via Ferrata is the perfect adventure for the whole family (yes, that means you too, Grandma and Grandpa!). We understand that families may not always have four…

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What Does Travis Ganong Think About the Tahoe Via Ferrata?

Travis Ganong Climbs the Tahoe Via Ferrata

Travis Ganong ventured up Lake Tahoe’s new Via Ferrata with his family in fall 2019. After an epic day out, he sat down with us to discuss his Tahoe Via family adventure.

Travis Ganong, born and raised in Truckee, CA, is an American World Cup alpine ski racer. His girlfriend, Marie-Michele Gagnon, is also a professional skier for the Canadian alpine ski team. Travis, Marie-Michele, and Travis’ parents all came to climb the Tahoe Via Ferrata for a fun day out with the family. Here’s what Travis’ had to say:

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Why is Tahoe Via a Great Fall Activity in Tahoe?

  

It’s that peculiar time in Tahoe past Labor Day when everyone seems to be worried about the “end of summer.” There’s a frenzy to squeeze in one more beach day at Donner Lake or one more mountain bike ride on the Flume Trail. But here at the Tahoe Via, we’re kind of wondering what everyone is getting so worked up about. After all, autumn is tied with spring and summer as our second favorite season (of course, winter is our first love!) September and October are prime for a good time: the Tahoe crowds dwindle, temps are pleasant, and…

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What is that Rock Climbing Thing at Squaw Valley?

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The Tahoe Via Ferrata is Alpenglow Expeditions’ newest outdoor adventure. Tahoe’s Via Ferrata is located on the iconic Tram Face and serves as an epic Squaw Valley summer activity. The name Via Ferrata comes from Italian, meaning “Iron Road” and represents the path of permanent steel anchors and cables along a protected climbing route.

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How do Tahoe Via Ferrata Guides Manage Inherent Risk?

As guides, we are often asked the question, “Is this safe?” And, if we were to give you the short answer, it would be “NOPE!” because pretty much everything fun is at least a little dangerous.

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Via Ferrata Sunrise Tour

Being up before the sun rises is not a usual occurrence for most, but when you make it happen, it never disappoints.

It is well-known that the Tahoe Via Ferrata is an epic Lake Tahoe attraction. The Tahoe Via Ferrata by Alpenglow Expeditions is one of the North Lake Tahoe activities that offers both climbing and hiking for people of all ages and skill levels. The Tahoe Via is a family friendly activity that offers an awesome adventure and unforgettable views.

While Tahoe Via operations don’t regularly start until well after the sun has risen, some staff got…

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What to Wear on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

Climbers enjoying the must do activity in Lake Tahoe, the Via Ferrata

Your experience on the Tahoe Via Ferrata is unlike anything else here in Lake Tahoe. With that said, climbers should always come prepared with a few essentials.

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What to Expect: A Day on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

Climbers on the cable bridge on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

A day on the Tahoe Via Ferrata begins and ends at our offices in the Village at Squaw Valley. You'll arrive at your scheduled start time to grab a few pieces of gear and meet your climbing guide.

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Tahoe Via Ferrata Opens in 4 Days!

climbers at tram tower one overlooking squaw valley

The Tahoe Via Ferrata, Squaw Valley’s newest outdoor adventure, will officially open for the Summer of 2019 on June 15, the first full summer of operations in Tahoe! Via Ferrata, Italian for “Iron Road”, is a protected hiking and climbing experience. All clients are guided by professionally trained mountain guides, and safely attached to the rock throughout the experience using permanent steel anchors and cables. The Tahoe Via Ferrata is located on the iconic Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort and offers extraordinary views of the village and surrounding mountains.

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Via Ferrata Season: Opening Day is Coming Soon!

Smiling climbers on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

To date, the 2018-19 winter season has brought 682” of snow to the upper elevations at Squaw Valley, home of the Tahoe Via Ferrata. While this incredible winter was more than welcomed by skiers and riders, it has buried the Tahoe Via Ferrata. Fortunately, the southern exposure of the Skyline Traverse and eastern exposure of the Sundial Arête should allow for the routes to melt out fast and, as soon as conditions allow, Tahoe Via guides be getting out on the Via Ferrata!

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The Inside Scoop on Via Ferrata with Braden Mayfield

Braden Mayfield rock climbing with a view of Lake Tahoe

Opening week of Via Ferrata was a total whirlwind and energy is running high at our home base in Squaw Valley. We had a big turnout of locals and visitors alike, with everyone from young kids to grandparents out scrambling on the rocks. We caught up with guide Braden Mayfield in between guiding sessions and asked him a couple of questions about his experience so far.

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How Adrian Ballinger Brought Via Ferrata to Lake Tahoe, California

Adrian Ballinger climbing the Tahoe Via Ferrata with views of Squaw Valley

World-renown high-altitude mountain guide and Alpenglow Expeditions founder, Adrian Ballinger, has dreamed of bringing via ferrata to his home in Lake Tahoe, California for over a decade.  After finding building his relationship with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, finding the right team, and building the routes, Tahoe Via Ferrata has finally come to life! 

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