Mason Disser, left, and Charlotte Vanderploeg, both of Ouray, navigate a section of the Ouray Via Ferrata this week. Photo by Mark Iuppenlatz.
Ouray recreation climbs to new heights with Via Ferrata opening
The long-anticipated Ouray Via Ferrata is scheduled to open to the public on Memorial Day weekend, adding another human-powered activity to Ouray’s long list of outdoor recreation pursuits and potentially providing a significant economic boost to the area.
The nonprofit organization behind the climbing route, the Friends of the Ouray Via Ferrata, will ma...