8 Spectacular Transporter Bridges That’s in Use Today

A ferry that travels through the air? That’s essentially what a transporter bridge is. The gondola is usually attached to a tall metal frame by long wires. Electric motors bring the gondola from one to the opposite side of a river. Some transporter bridges carry cars, while others only are used for people and bikes. We’ve found 8 of these ferry bridges that are still in service – Watch them all in action here!

Extreme Climbing: The Hardest Via Ferratas in the World

A via ferrata is a protected path in a mountainous area supported with wire ropes and other climbing aides. Via ferrata is Italian for “iron path”, and has its historical origins in the Alps centuries ago. Initially, the predecessors to via ferratas were used by shepherds to reach their higher pastures. In recent decades, via ferratas have gained in popularity with the climbing community and are today primarily used for sport and recreation. Although via ferratas have been developed in other countries around the world, the hardest and most extreme routes are still within the European Union. We’ve found 12 of them – Watch them all being climbed here!