Utah’s Vertical Frontier: Building Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata

Episode Synopsis:

Today, we are talking about the new Ashley Valley Gorge Via Ferrata in Vernal, Utah. Via ferrata climbing is a type of mountain climbing that uses fixed cables, ladders, and metal rungs attached to the rock to help climbers safely traverse steep terrain. We get the perspective of Clint Cook, The CEO of Via Ferrata Solutions, and Mike Cook, the Uintah County Trails Manager, and hear what it took to build the nation’s longest Via Ferrata. This new epic outdoor adventure was just built in Vernal, Utah, and it’s already bringing visitors from around the world.  

 

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Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org

 

Show Notes:

Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com

 

Sponsors

This episode is brought to you by: 

• Uintah County Travel and Tourism 
• Uintah County Economic Development 
• Vernal City

 

Credits:

This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.

Host: Becca Summers
Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt

Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom