This is only going to take place at Jackson Hole Ski Resort, Not in the Park.
The via ferrata is expected to consist of simple iron rungs and safety lines placed in exposed rock, allowing hikers to ascend faces that would otherwise be too dangerous without climbing equipment. A practice route is planned for a rock wall directly above the top station of the Bridger Gondola, and Phase 1 of the resort’s system includes three additional routes on rock faces in Casper Bowl, uphill and north of the lift’s terminus.
Recreators would access the routes on a hiking trail scheduled to be built this summer. Phase 2 of the system would include routes on rock faces located above Pepi’s Ridge and the Cajun couloir, a massive rock wall that would link the system to the top of the tram.
“The via ferrata fit into what we want to pursue in the summer and allows us to expand the types of activities we offer,” said Jessica Milligan, chief of product, sales and service for the resort.
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