VERNAL, UTAH | Guided Trips

Utah Youth Group Adventures.

Give them a day they’ll talk about all year. Bring your group to the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. We’ll bring the gear, the guides and a plan for your crew.

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Already have the gear? Skip to the maps, routes, waivers and other requirements to know before you go.

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Your Group.

Your Pace.

Via Ferrata Hassle free No matter your group

Some will be ready to lead the way. Others will need a little more time. You don’t need everyone to arrive with the same ability.

Some will be ready to lead the way. Others will need a little more time. You don’t need everyone to arrive with the same ability.

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Gear for the Group

We arrange staffing around your group. When abilities or situations differ, guides can split up to support different participants.

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Guides where they’re needed

Get a flat group quote when you call. Groups with more than 15 participants receive a 10% discount.

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A clear price before you go

Talk to us about your group needs

THE BEST PLANNING TIP WE CAN GIVE YOU

Make it a weekday.

We strongly recommend a weekday and strongly discourage Saturdays for groups. Weekend crowds create bottlenecks at ladders, bridges and narrow sections, which can mean long waits for your crew.

Monday to Friday

Our recommendation

Saturday

Avoid if possible

You rally the group.
We’ll help with the rest.

Make a plan

AT LEAST A MONTH BEFORE · STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

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Call with your group and a few dates.

Share your estimated youth and adult numbers, ages, experience levels and any support needs. Have a few weekday options ready. We’ll discuss the route, guides and flat group price.

Share your estimated youth and adult numbers, ages, experience levels and any support needs. Have a few weekday options ready. We’ll discuss the route, guides and flat group price.

Get the group details ironed out.

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ONE WEEK BEFORE

THE EVENING BEFORE · WHEN POSSIBLE

Share your estimated youth and adult numbers, ages, experience levels and any support needs. Have a few weekday options ready. We’ll discuss the route, guides and flat group price.

Meet us for a private orientation.

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Show up ready to head outside.

ADVENTURE DAY

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Share your estimated youth and adult numbers, ages, experience levels and any support needs. Have a few weekday options ready. We’ll discuss the route, guides and flat group price.

A READY GROUP IS A HAPPIER GROUP

A little prep.
A better adventure.

Before inviting everyone, check that the trip fits your participants. We’ll walk through the details with you by phone.

  • Guides and support planned for your group

  • Climbing helmets, harnesses and via ferrata lanyards

  • Equipment fitting, instruction and coaching

  • Route planning for the day’s group and conditions

We bring the essentials

  • Closed-toe hiking shoes with good traction

  • At least 2 liters of water each; 3+ in summer

  • Snacks, sun protection and weather layers

  • A small backpack and completed waivers

you bring the day pack

Check the Fit First

Trips generally require 12+ years and a 62-inch reach.

Outside 90 to 265 lb, including the pack? Tell us in advance. A professional guide and belay arrangements are required, with participation assessed by our team.

Ages, reach & weight

Give us a call

A LITTLE PLANNING. A BETTER DAY.

Know before you go

Here are the basics. Have the best day possible by doing research, check the weather and be aware of your group capabilities.

The hike up is steep but only .6 miles long, there is no alternative route in.

VERNAL WEATHER

  • Every climber needs a certified climbing helmet, a properly fitted climbing harness, and a certified via ferrata lanyard with an energy absorber. Closed-toe shoes with good traction are also required.

    Our complete rental kit includes the helmet, harness, and lanyard. Bring your own footwear. Homemade lanyards, slings, standard carabiners, and bicycle helmets are not substitutes for the required equipment. You will be turned away if you do not have the proper gear.

    See our gear and packing guide for more details.

  • You must be at least 18 to rent equipment. Minors may participate with a parent or legal guardian and must have the appropriate waiver signed. For self-guided climbing, participants must weigh between 90 and 265 pounds, including their pack, and be able to reach at least 62 inches from the ground.

    Participants outside the weight range require a professional guide. Contact us before booking to discuss your group’s eligibility and guided trip options.

  • Each rental participant must complete two waivers: the Dyno Outfitters gear rental waiver and the Uintah County via ferrata waiver.

    Complete both before your scheduled pickup to help keep your morning moving. Parents or legal guardians must complete the required waivers for minors. The county waiver is required even if you bring your own equipment.

  • Our rental policy requires prior climbing or canyoneering experience and the ability to put on a harness without assistance. Self-guided participants should understand how to use their equipment correctly and be prepared to manage route choices, changing conditions, and their group’s limits.

    If you’re new to via ferrata or unsure about exploring independently, we recommend a guided trip. Compare guided and self-guided adventures before choosing.

  • Wear flexible clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for hiking and climbing. We recommend fitted gloves, sun protection, snacks, and a small backpack or hydration pack. Bring at least two liters of water per person, increasing to at least three liters during summer and more as conditions and your planned route require. Pack weather-appropriate layers and a charged phone.

    Use our full packing guide to prepare for your day.

  • If it’s your first via ferrata, you have limited climbing experience, or you’d like support on the wall, we recommend a guided trip. Experienced climbers can go self-guided when they meet the course requirements and use the correct gear.

    See guided trip options↗

  • The parking lot and trailhead are located on the north end of Vernal, Utah at 7810 N Ashley Springs Rd, Vernal, UT 84078. Use the bathroom at the parking lot, there is no bathroom in the gorge.

    Google Maps is recommended, Apple Maps will take you to the wrong location.

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