Mountaineering

Via Ferrata. Even a novice can climb a mountain safely using Norquay's awesome Via Ferrata. The term "Via Ferrata" is Italian for "iron road," and this protected climbing route uses metal cable fixed to the rock along with iron rungs, pegs, carved footholds, ladders, and bridges. After gearing up, you take a chairlift up the mountain and then follow a certified guide along a route that takes two, four, or six hours to complete. This activity requires good hiking shoes, but shoes are available for loan if you don't have your own. 2 Mt. Norquay Rd., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1B4. 844/007–7829 ; summer.banffnorquay.com/plan-your-visit. From $139.