ViaFerrataGearRentalfromSaltLakeCity.
Driving from Salt Lake City to Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata? Pick up your full kit in Provo — directly on US-40, zero detour. Harness, lanyard, and helmet ready for you on your way out.
TheEasiestGearPickupfromtheWasatchFront.
Zero Detour from SLC
US-40 runs straight from Salt Lake City through Provo to Vernal. Our pickup location is in Provo — 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, and coordinate pickup in two minutes.
Full Kit Included
Everything the route requires: Petzl Scorpio via ferrata lanyard, sit harness, and Black Diamond helmet. All UIAA-certified and personally inspected before every rental.
DriveTimesfromtheWasatchFront.
Provo pickup is on your route — not a side trip. Pick up gear in the morning, hit the route, and return gear on your way back the same day.
Straightforward.Nosurprises.
- Petzl Scorpio lanyard
- Petzl Corax or BD harness
- Black Diamond Half Dome helmet
- S/M or M/L helmet sizes available
- Petzl Scorpio lanyard only
- You bring your own harness & helmet
- CE-certified, energy absorber
AboutAshleyGorgeViaFerrata.
The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is the longest via ferrata in the United States — located in Ashley National Forest just outside Vernal, Utah. Iron rungs bolted into canyon sandstone, a suspension bridge over the river gorge, and cable traverses with serious exposure through dramatic desert scenery.
Over 17,000 people completed the route last year. 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 in Provo on your way from Salt Lake City, and return it when you're back. Full kit starts at $40.
CommonQuestions.
Where do I pick up via ferrata gear coming from Salt Lake City?
Gorge Gear Co pickup is in Provo, Utah — at 585 N 400 E, Apt 4. US-40 runs from Salt Lake City through Provo directly to Vernal, so you pass right through Provo on your way. Zero detour.
How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Ashley Gorge?
About 3 hours via US-40 through Provo and Duchesne. Provo is roughly 45 minutes from downtown SLC, then another 2 hours to Vernal, and 20–30 more minutes to the Ashley Gorge trailhead.
Can I rent via ferrata gear the same day I drive out?
Yes. Book online the night before or the morning of your trip, coordinate a pickup time with Shaun, grab your kit in Provo, and head straight to Vernal. It adds about 15 minutes to your morning.
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.
ReadyforAshleyGorge?
Book your kit online. Pick up in Provo on your way through. Takes 2 minutes.