VIA FERRATA
IRON WAY
Jacob works in the summers as a full-time via ferrata guide for Basecamp Ouray, and since June of 2022 he has guided exclusively on Basecamp’s very own Gold Mountain Via Ferrata. All GMVF (and OVF) trips with Basecamp include a photography package; every photo on this page was taken during a guided trip, and clients can access their photos [here] within a week of their adventure.
To book a trip with Jacob, or to learn more about the GMVF, visit basecampouray.com or call +1.970.318.8104
Gold Mountain Ranch
Gold Mountain Ranch in Ouray is home to an exclusive and unforgettable via ferrata course; highlights include a walk through a mining tunnel and a 273-foot cable bridge suspended approximately 1000 feet above the highway [and start point!]. This top-tier guided experience highlights the best adventure, scenery, and history in the San Juans — and it’s only accessible through Basecamp Ouray.
Ouray Via Ferrata
The OVF is Ouray’s first and only publicly-accessible via ferrata, and along with the Ouray Ice Park is located in the Uncompahgre Gorge on the south side of Ouray. The OVF features two distinct courses with multiple variations and unique obstacles, and employs climbing rangers daily during the season to ensure public safety.