The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata just got bigger. New Phase 2 routes, new trail connections, and new variations are now open, giving climbers more ways to explore the canyon, while the rest of Phase 2 continues toward completion.

Via ferrata and rock climbing both get you onto real rock, but they are not the same experience. Here is how they compare, what gear each one uses, and why Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is such an approachable way to experience vertical adventure near Vernal, Utah.