Norquay Ski hill was kind enough to bring us here for a media day, but all thoughts and opinions are our own. Save this on Pinterest so you can find it again What is a via ferrata? Is it safe? First off, what exactly is a via ferrata? In a nutshell, a via ferrata is a safe version of mountaineering. Permanent metal handholds, ladders, bridges, walkways and safety equipment are bolted into the side of the mountain, meaning you can easily climb and traverse your way to the top of a mountain with significantly reduced risk. Best of all, you're