Who We Are
Via Ferrata Works
Based in Estes Park, CO, Via Ferrata Works is one of the premier outdoor recreation designers and installers in the US. Our projects are featured on the landscapes of some of the most exclusive ranches, resorts, university campuses, and summer camps across the country.
We view every cliff, rock, and hillside as a canvas and an opportunity to design an unforgettable journey. With a background in professional mountain guiding, construction, and resort development, we build attractions that maximize climber experience and client ROI. Our work attracts people and attention from around the world.
Leadership
Harry Kent
Founder and CEO
Harry has climbed all over the world as a professional adventure guide. He and partner Keith Lober were the first Americans to make a winter ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, one of the most challenging climbs in all of Europe at the time. His accomplishments include difficult routes in the Rockies, Andes, the Alps, and Himalayas.
Based in Estes Park, Harry is the founder and president of Kent Mountain Adventure Center (KMAC) which he created 31 years ago. KMAC provides outdoor year around adventure courses for youth and adults that include rock climbing, avalanche education, and multi day wilderness courses.
In 2015 Harry’s passion for offering unique bucket list experiences for guests was launched to a new level with the offering of “Cliff Camping” whereby guests sleep on porta ledges under direct supervision by KMAC adventure guides. In 2017 Harry designed and completed the construction of the first Via Ferrata in the Estes Park valley.
Harry continues to build new Via Ferratas around the country under his newest venture
Reed Rowley
Partner and COO
Reed has over a decade leading development and project delivery for global resort and hospitality brands including Grand Heritage Hotel Group where he led new project development, acquisitions, construction, and programming.
Prior to Grand Heritage, Reed served as the Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships at Governor John Hickenlooper’s Office of Economic Development where he directed the Colorado outdoor recreation economic development strategy.
Reed is active with the University of Denver, where he is currently a candidate for a Master in Real Estate Development and Construction Management.
Keith Lober
Lead Project Director
Keith is former Chief of the Emergency Medical Services for Yosemite National Park where he served twenty years on the front lines leading the world-renowned technical rescue team (YOSAR). Keith has guided for Fantasy Ridge Mountain Guides, Colorado Mountain School and was a Longs Peak Climbing Ranger. Beyond his technical climbing achievements, Keith is an expert project manager with extensive design and construction experience including technical drilling, bridge, and cable work.
