No hiking experience is neccessary, but you boviously can't be afraid of heights.
A continuous trek will take about 3-3.5 hours, but there are many stops along the way, as well as an "escape route" halfway on the climb (at the bridge).
The bridge is VERY intimidating, and because the planks have an 18-inch gap between them (to keep the bridge platform from swaying), you have to look down and you WILL see how high you are. Have Fun.
i've been there twice and absolutely loved it, but i am afraid of heights so the climb is a little more terrifying for me than most people lol. and when i first saw the bridge the first thing i thought of was indiana jones haha!
Good vid! I've done via ferrata in the french alps and I just want to do it again after watching your video: 'Look at the blue sky honey'... I don't want to look...' haha. Fair enough. Wish my wife had the courage to do that.
The climb is very safe, but you MUST follow directions. Accidents are usually operator error, or someone fooling around. Not for one who is afraid of heights, and someone who can't manage their weight properly; a lot of balancing is involved. The climb takes between 3 to 4 hours. As for the bridge? It's safe, just don't look down!!!
Although I was harnessed and attached to a line above me, crossing the bridge was still scary. Especially because of the 18 inch gap between each plank (keeps the bridge from swaying due to the winds). Since you have to keep an eye on your step, you have to look 200 feet below you.
@TheInfiniteVortex - They have all the equipment you'll need.
No hiking experience is neccessary, but you boviously can't be afraid of heights.
A continuous trek will take about 3-3.5 hours, but there are many stops along the way, as well as an "escape route" halfway on the climb (at the bridge).
The bridge is VERY intimidating, and because the planks have an 18-inch gap between them (to keep the bridge platform from swaying), you have to look down and you WILL see how high you are. Have Fun.
fidandrada 1 year ago 2
wow awesome! we'll be here in August 2010. Good luck to our team.
ernbabjr 1 year ago
That shit was fun as hell wasnt it
ThisKidGoesHard 1 year ago
My great admiration for you and your missus.
iambonker 2 years ago
Nice! Funny sympathic presentation!
RealAdventureEU 2 years ago
Wow, congratulation to you and your wife (?). I wouldn't have the balls to do that!
Kardieschen 2 years ago
i've been there twice and absolutely loved it, but i am afraid of heights so the climb is a little more terrifying for me than most people lol. and when i first saw the bridge the first thing i thought of was indiana jones haha!
liljonrules5657 2 years ago
Hard core
dtmbcorp 2 years ago
Good vid! I've done via ferrata in the french alps and I just want to do it again after watching your video: 'Look at the blue sky honey'... I don't want to look...' haha. Fair enough. Wish my wife had the courage to do that.
turnoffski 2 years ago
they have more guts than I ever will have! congrats
Zimbib270 2 years ago
Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! We did the via ferrata a couple of years ago. Breathtaking! Thanks for taking me back. I'd love to do it again.
JimJayGee 3 years ago
Nice vid im taking part this june in celebration for my GCSEs have you got any tips for me? :)
deathpreist99 3 years ago
The climb is very safe, but you MUST follow directions. Accidents are usually operator error, or someone fooling around. Not for one who is afraid of heights, and someone who can't manage their weight properly; a lot of balancing is involved. The climb takes between 3 to 4 hours. As for the bridge? It's safe, just don't look down!!!
fidandrada 3 years ago
bello!
morrismaiden74 3 years ago
awesome. great video
xxjsofxx 3 years ago
via ferrata it´s not only that one there are a lot
nice video
opdecvision 4 years ago
Great video. You should both be proud.
Mattman1111 4 years ago
great video !
how was the going on the bridge ?
I'd like to try .... :)
P.
koliby 4 years ago
Although I was harnessed and attached to a line above me, crossing the bridge was still scary. Especially because of the 18 inch gap between each plank (keeps the bridge from swaying due to the winds). Since you have to keep an eye on your step, you have to look 200 feet below you.
fidandrada 4 years ago