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the dangerous part in falling when mountain climbing is almost always hitting the rock (and not the bottom) too. At least for via ferrata you're supposed to wea
by yread 3y ago
the dangerous part in falling when mountain climbing is almost always hitting the rock (and not the bottom) too. At least for via ferrata you're supposed to wear a helmet which few climbers do
- jupp0r 3y agoThe difference is that in actual mountain climbing, people are usually experienced and equipped to gauge the risk of a fall and operate well within their range of capabilities. Via Ferrata is technically easy enough to attract less experienced people and steel ropes and ladders offer a false sense of security vs being the lead climber on an alpine climbing route with 60ft of run out above an anchor you built yourself.