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Tahoe Via Ferrata
2-Hour Tour

olympic valley, california • 7,500 FT
A female climber on the Tahoe Via Ferrata overlooking Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley, CA. One of the best Lake Tahoe adventures!

2-Hour Tour

$189/PERSON AND UP
Looking for a Lake Tahoe summer adventure? Discover what Via Ferrata is all about in this introductory 2-hour tour of Tram Face. This exploratory tour will give you a taste of the Tahoe Via Ferrata and is sure to leave you excited to come back for more. A professional guide will lead your group through the Flamingo Buttress and up to the Great Escape, as far as time allows! 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. If you’re an experienced hiker, we recommend the 3-Hour Tour to get more climbing time and experience what the Via has to offer!

Immerse yourself in the mountains by climbing the Tahoe Via Ferrata in a 2 hour session that is fun for any ability level.

This Lake Tahoe summer adventure climbs Olympic Valley’s iconic Tram Face making for a memorable morning or afternoon outdoor experience. Climbing a little over an hour, you can dip your toes in this amazing Lake Tahoe climbing adventure. Your group, young or old, is sure to have an unforgettable 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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