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PROTECTED PATHS
There is a great difference between a protected path and a
via ferrata - a
protected path
just makes dangerous and
exposed sections of a hiking trail easier and safer. It does
not help you negotiate sections of vertical rock as does a
via ferrata.
VIA FERRATAS
The term
via ferrata
(Italian for “iron road”) is applied to
everything organised, prepared and fixed to help you go up
(or rather, climb) a rock wall which would otherwise have
to be negotiated roped together.To do this requires specific
preparation obtained by attending a training course organi-
sed by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) or guides.
Safety on
protected
paths:
equipment and
techniques.
Second level information and training
Quality of the equipment
• Always use harness, via ferrata kit, carabiners and helmet
with the
CE and UIAA mark
.
• Use only
K type carabiners
made and tested specifically
for using on via ferratas.
•
Put your helmet on as soon as you approach
a rock
wall as rocks may often be dislodged by hikers preceding you.
Depending on the type of route, the same is true when you
return.
Attaching to the harness…
Never use a carabiner to attach the via ferrata kit to
the harness.
Use the sewn slings provided with the via ferrata kit, the rope
termination or a type Q maillon rapide (quick link) certified
for mountaineering (not however recommended).
You should bear in mind that…
With the“Y” kit:
• both carabiners should always be attached to the line;
• detach and reattach them one at a time only after passing
the anchor points between sections.
You should bear in mind that…
Always precede one at a time along a section between two
anchor points or, better still, leave one section between the
person in front of you and the one behind. Maximum safety
can be achieved not just through correct use of the right equi-
pment, but also by paying close attention to what you are
doing, what others are doing and what is happening around
you. Accidents often happen not because of your own care-
lessness or incapacity, but because of other people’s mistakes
(falling rocks, clumsy attempts to “overtake”, etc.).
You should always check…
• ...the condition of the climbing aids and fixtures.
• Pay attention to equipment which is faulty,detached or missing!!!
• Pay attention to signs and indications along the route.
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