On 21st October 2023, a pleasantly warm and atypical autumn Saturday, we went to Kecskevész Rock in Harghita Madaras, home to the captivating Goats Danger Via Ferrata. The weather was in our favour, as the sunshine highlighted the surroundings with vibrant colours, creating a picturesque backdrop for our safety training in via Ferrata. 

The training brought together 12 staff and volunteers who immersed themselves in the intricacies of organizing Via Ferrata events for young people, gaining valuable insights to avoid common mistakes. A significant concern is the tendency to overestimate one's abilities, particularly when opting for excessively challenging ferratas—a frequent pitfall.

The Goats Danger Via Ferrata is divided into two variants, reuniting at the midpoint of the rock wall. After converging into a single route, the left path is graded B/C and showcases a unique cable bridge, often referred to as a "Vietnamese bridge", constructed from just two cables—one at the top and one at the bottom. Similarly, the right route holds a B/C difficulty rating.

We selected this Via Ferrata for our training because of its moderate difficulty level, making it a suitable circuit for events organized for youth.