WHAT IS VIA FERRATA?
A via ferrata (or 'iron road' in Italian, plural via ferrate) is a protected mountain pathway consisting of a series of rungs, rails, cables and bridges embracing the rock face. It allows access to scenic sections of the mountains that are typically available only to rock climbers and mountaineers.
VIA FERRATA CLIMBING
An Activity for Everyone
The Mt Kinabalu via ferrata is devised to give climbers with little or no climbing experience access to rock faces normally reached by mountaineers and rock climbers. The minimum requirements needed for the first time via ferrate climber are:
* Average fitness level (Able to hike up to 3,200m in 6 hrs)
* At least 10 years old and 1.3meters tall
* Do not have a fear of heights or are willing to conquer their fear of heights
The Mt Kinabalu via ferrata routes are designed with beginner and intermediate climbers in mind.
* There is a via ferrata route to match everyone's ability and endurance.
* Beginner climbers can take their first experience along the granite walls of Mt Kinabalu. A journey of 2 to 3 hours.
* Intermediate climbers embark on a 4 to 5 hours journey to experience the challenge of mountaineering and the lesser seen side of the mountain's breathtaking heights and sights.
* The diversity of via ferrata routes means there is something for everyone -- whether he or she is 10 or 70, a keen mountaineer or a casual holidaymaker.
ACCOMMODATION FOR VIA FERRATA CLIMBERS
Pendant Hut
Located at 3,289m on the Laban Rata rock slab, Pendant Hut is a cozy and eco-friendly alpine lodge reserved exclusively for via ferrata climbers. Bear in mind that it only has dormitory-style beds or a private room for 4 persons. The private room comes with an extra charge. Send your enquiry to info@amazingborneo.com.my for more details on room charges. Pendant Hut is unheated but one good thing is all beds come with sleeping bags.
* Note that the twin room shown in the video is no longer available.
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