Via Ferrata Gear Rentalfrom Salt Lake City.
Driving from Salt Lake City to Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata? Pick up your full kit self-service, 24/7, from our Roosevelt locker — directly on US-40, zero detour. Harness, lanyard, and helmet ready for you on your way out.
The Easiest Gear Pickup from the Wasatch Front.
Zero Detour from SLC
US-40 runs straight from Salt Lake City through Provo to Roosevelt and on to Vernal. Our locker location is in Roosevelt — you're already passing through. Grab your kit without going a single mile out of your way.
Book Online, Anytime
Reserve your kit online 24/7. No phone tag, no waiting on hold. Book the night before, get an instant confirmation email, then your locker code once every waiver on the booking is signed, and pick up self-service any time.
Full Kit Included
Everything the route requires: Petzl Scorpio lanyard, sit harness, and Black Diamond helmet. All UIAA-certified and personally inspected before every rental.
Drive Times from the Wasatch Front.
Roosevelt pickup is on your route — not a side trip. Grab your gear self-service, 24/7, hit the route, and return gear to the same locker on your way back.
No Extra Commute — Pickup Is Right on Your Route.
No early stop before you leave town, no pickup window to plan around. Our Roosevelt locker sits directly on US-40, the same road you are already driving from Salt Lake City, so you grab your gear on the way out and drop it off on the way home.
Gorge Gear Co
Zero detour
Roosevelt locker is on US-40, your actual route
- ✓ Directly on your drive from Salt Lake City to Vernal
- ✓ Self-service 24/7 — no detour, no waiting
- ✓ Pick up on the way out, drop off on the way home
On the Drive Home
24/7
drop-off, whenever you finish
- ✓ Return on your way back to Salt Lake, no backtracking
- ✓ Multi-day rentals: $40 for 2 days, +$5/day after
- ✓ Lanyard-only and single pieces from $10
What People Are Saying.
Straightforward. No surprises.
- Petzl Scorpio lanyard
- Petzl Corax or BD harness
- Black Diamond Half Dome helmet
- S/M or M/L helmet sizes available
- Petzl Scorpio lanyard
- You bring your own harness & helmet
- CE-certified, energy absorber
About Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata.
The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is the longest public via ferrata in the United States — located in Ashley National Forest just outside Vernal, Utah. Expect a steady climb up fixed steel rungs, two suspension bridge crossings high above the river, and several cable-protected stretches with serious exposure through the desert scenery.
Over 5,800 climbers have completed the route. No guide is required — it's a self-guided public route open March through November. All you need is the right certified gear.
Gorge Gear Co provides everything. Book online, pick up self-service, 24/7, from our Roosevelt locker on your way from Salt Lake City, and return it when you're back. Full kit starts at $40.
Common Questions.
Where do I pick up via ferrata gear coming from Salt Lake City?
Gorge Gear Co pickup is self-service, 24/7, from our lockers at 295 W Highway 40, Roosevelt, Utah — behind Ross Quick Change Oil and Lube. US-40 runs from Salt Lake City through Provo directly to Roosevelt and on to Vernal, so you pass right through on your way. Zero detour.
How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Ashley Gorge?
About 3.5 hours via US-40 through Provo and Duchesne. Roosevelt is roughly 2.5–3 hours from downtown SLC, then another 45 minutes to the Ashley Gorge trailhead.
Can I rent via ferrata gear the same day I drive out?
Yes. Book online any time, get your locker code by email as soon as your waiver's signed, grab your kit self-service from our Roosevelt locker, and head straight to Vernal. No need to coordinate a pickup time with anyone.
Do I need a guide for Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata?
No. The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is a self-guided public route — no guide required. You just need proper certified gear: harness, lanyard, and helmet, which you can rent from Gorge Gear Co.
Ready for Ashley Gorge?
Book your kit online. Self-service 24/7 pickup in Roosevelt on your way through. Takes 2 minutes.