Via Ferrata Gear Rentalfor Vernal, Utah
Heading to the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata? Pick up your full kit in Provo on the way — harness, lanyard, and helmet. Drop it back off when you return.
Book Your Kit — $40The Easiest Way to Gear Up for Vernal
Pickup in Provo
Our pickup location is in Provo, right on US-40 on the way to Vernal. No detours, no extra driving — grab your kit on the way out and drop it back off on the way home.
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Reserve your kit online 24/7. No phone calls, no waiting. Show up, grab your bag, and head to Ashley Gorge.
Everything Included
Full kit includes a Petzl Scorpio via ferrata lanyard, sit harness, and Black Diamond helmet. All UIAA-certified and personally inspected before every rental.
Simple Pricing
Full Kit
Harness + Lanyard + Helmet
1–2 days
Full Kit
Harness + Lanyard + Helmet
3+ days
Lanyard Only
Petzl Scorpio via ferrata lanyard
1–2 days
Lanyard Only
Petzl Scorpio via ferrata lanyard
3+ days
About the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata, Vernal Utah
The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is the longest via ferrata in the United States, located in Ashley National Forest just outside Vernal, Utah. The route features iron rungs bolted into canyon sandstone, a suspension bridge over the river gorge, and cable traverses with dramatic exposure.
Over 17,000 people completed the route last year. No guide is required — this is a self-guided public route open March through November. All you need is the right gear.
Gorge Gear Co provides everything you need. Book online, pick up in Provo on your way to Vernal, and return it when you're back. Full kit starts at $40.
Common Questions
Where do I pick up gear for the Vernal via ferrata?
Gorge Gear Co pickup is in Provo, Utah — at 585 N 400 E, Apt 4. This is right on US-40 on the way from Salt Lake City to Vernal, so you can grab your kit on the way out without any extra driving.
Do I need a guide for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata near Vernal?
No. The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is a self-guided public route. You do not need to book a guided tour. You just need proper gear — harness, lanyard, and helmet — which you can rent from Gorge Gear Co.
How far is Provo from Vernal?
About 2.5 hours via US-40 through Duchesne. Provo is directly on your route from Salt Lake City to Vernal — it's not a detour at all.
Can I return gear the same day?
Yes. Book for 1 day, pick up on your way to Vernal, do the route, and return to Provo on your way home. Simple.
Ready for Ashley Gorge?
Book your kit online. Pick up in Provo on your way to Vernal. Takes 2 minutes.
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