Ouray Colorado Via Ferrata Information Guide

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@sandramorey2529]

Wow! I've been to Ouray several times, but never knew about this. What a fabulous thing to do for the people who can do it. Stuck in Oakland CA but your videos are a Godsend. They take me to places I can't get to any more physically. Thanks a bunch.

[@danahollister4084]

Thank you. Appreciate the note. You can stand on the bridge and watch next time around.

[@campingalan]

What timing!! I hope you had a great time on it! We did! Definitely a huge hat off to all of the men and women that set this gem up!

[@danahollister4084]

It was great!

[@billbeyatte]

Excellent briefing. It did, however, convince me that I'm not up for it. That probably makes your presentation just as valuable. Thanks

[@danahollister4084]

Thanks for watching. It's a very fun trip.

[@tubadude905]

Dang - I'm just down stream below the power station and didn't know about this until this video. I'll walk up there in the morning and have a peek. I hate to be a snob but it's "You-Ray", with most locals putting an emphasis on the second syllable. Great video and thanks for promoting our fine little town.

[@danahollister4084]

It is a lot of fun. I have been corrected on pronunciation and will remember it. Thanks. Have fun.

[@bobross9623]

Thanks for Ouray trek...really exciting! Drove the Million Dollar Hwy 25 yrs ago or so in the autumn- what an incredible drive! This past Sunday (May 31st), I went to Del Water Gap NRA with my friend Nancy on the NJ side but all park lots were full & rd up north was blocked by nat'l Park rangers so had to go back to Pa & did walk along beautiful lake near Kittatinny ridge ( Blue ridge ); here's the upshot. Nancy went back to DWGNRA on Monday for a drive on Old Mine Rd & saw 9 bear! Two momma bears with 2 cubs each & 3 solitary bears! I missed out! See sent me a short video of 2 cubs crossing the road. I gave her the trail name of 'Nanc-E 9 Bears.' Dang it! Anyway, while you did your thing out west, I was doing the east coast equivalent of enjoying the outdoors (alas, less the bears). Thanks as always...

[@danahollister4084]

Good story. Thanks for watching.

[@mstott22lax]

thanks for this. very informative. planning on hitting the ouray and telluride VF's on a trip this june!

[@danahollister4084]

Thanks for watching and the note. You will really have a good time. Stay safe.

[@arizonatimelesstourist846]

Now that looks fun. Great video.

[@danahollister4084]

Thank you appreciate it.

[@derekhunwick873]

Looks like you've shown the complete info to this scenic climbing area. Great video. I thought this was your best footage yet. I'm very interested in giving it a go. Thanks Dana.

[@danahollister4084]

Thanks. Yep you must do this!

[@byrontowndrow4015]

Nice, Good job Dana.... keep enjoying adventure after adventure... you guys have fun... Stay Safe!!

[@KartsHuseonica]

Excellent video Dana. I feel like I now have a good idea of what to expect. I'm looking forward to doing it October 13th.

[@danahollister4084]

Get your Phun Hoggin hat on! Safe tarvel and thank you for watching.

[@JerryArizona]

I was going to say I love this place but I couldn’t figure out how I missed the river crossing...I was thinking about Telluride. Awesome they have one at Ouray too. Absolutely have to check this out. Thanks for the video.

[@danahollister4084]

It's a good one. Thanks for watching.

[@grandmamichelle6753]

What a cool hike/climb! I need to build up my stamina because I really want to go.

[@danahollister4084]

And you should! So fun.

[@sherryb9770]

So much to do, so little time. Great overview!

[@danahollister4084]

Thank you.

[@Calatriste54]

I appreciate the climbing and hiking, but I prefer the fine ales, food and hot, soaking pools. Need to go again soon. Great town!

[@danahollister4084]

A very nice place!

[@staciadiamore1695]

It says open at 8...do you think we can start earlier if we choose to not have a guide!? Thanks for the video!!

[@danahollister4084]

Hi there. There is a gate at the start of the route. It opens at 8. It doesn't matter if you have a guide or not. You want to be there at 8 for sure. You can end up behind a lot of groups later in the day. It is important to follow the rules. We would not want to lose access to this wonderful trip. I too wish it opened earlier. Take care and have a safe trip, it's awesome. Thank you for watching and the note.

[@staciadiamore1695]

Thanks! Got there early before 8 and waited for the gate to open! Super fun. We were the first ones on the VF 🤙🏽

[@framebrain]

Fantastic video! How would you rate the difficulty and safety versus the Telluride Via Ferrata?

[@danahollister4084]

I think it is safer. A little more climbing up and down but not any harder. Thanks for watching.

[@warnerknobe7911]

The locals pronounce it “you-ray” with emphasis on the “you”

[@danahollister4084]

I have heard that more than once. Thank you for the correction and for watching. Stay safe.

[@laurelja1]

for some one who "goes" to the ice park-how can you get it so wrong? Your-ray!!!

[@danahollister4084]

I know. I promise to never say that again! Thanks for watching.

[@joansidor5191]

Your ray. 🌞

[@danahollister4084]

I know. I apologize. Thanks for watching.

[@1WillyK]

Looks like a total hoot.

[@danahollister4084]

It surely is!

[@c3dmf4s]

It's pronounced yur-A NOT O-ray or ooo-Ray or ewe-ray..... kills me people can not get the name right... and yes I am from the area so I think I would know.

[@danahollister4084]

Thank you JC. Others have made the same comment. Didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Thanks for watching.

[@chucksewell7318]

Your-ay

[@danahollister4084]

Got it!