Large Group Via Ferrata
Shorty Town™ Via Ferrata Highlights 

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience on the only known modern Italian-style Via Ferrata in the United States.

No experience necessary. Unlike rock climbing, there is little technical skill needed to climb a Via Ferrata.
​If you can climb a ladder, you can feel the thrill and magnificence of scaling our 450 foot tall cliff climb. 

Trip includes ​​two Via Ferrata climbs - One on the practice wall, and one on the Shorty Town™ loop at Eye of the Needle™.

Unparalleled views of Eye of the Needle's™ waterfall and Oak Creek Canyon.
Entertaining and knowledgeable guides​.
You don't want to miss it.
​Please see the drop down menus to learn more information about booking, pricing and details.
About Via Ferrata
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Literally translated, the Italian word ‘via’ means street; ‘ferrate’ (plural) means railway or railroad. In the US, we have come to know via ferrata as the Iron Path or Iron Way. It is a mountain route equipped with fixed protection like metal runged ladders, cables and bridges, anchored right to the cliffs themselves. Although originally used in Austria and Germany for mountain travel, they were built in Italy during World War I to aid the movement of Italian alpine soldiers and their equipment through the Dolomites.
What to Expect on Shorty Town™
  • This tour is hosted on our private land just outside the boundary of Zion National Park. This area is awe-inspiring & remote. You will be clipped in to a safety cable for the duration of the climb. Helmet, harness, & all safety gear included​.
  • 5 - 6 hours in duration
  • Meet at 9:30am at 116 N Kolob Road. (aka Kolob Terrace Road). Park your car; we'll transport you 2.5 miles over back roads with beautiful views, to one of our remote cabins where you'll gear up and start your instruction.
  • After gearing up, hike our beautiful wooded trail to the via ferrata practice wall. It is 75' tall with 2 via ferrata routes. You'll spend roughly 60 - 90 minutes here to ensure safe travel on the main wall, aka. Shorty Town™. You'll learn to use your equipment to climb both up and down.
  • Successful demonstration of safe gear operation on the practice wall  is necessary to proceed to Shorty Town™.
  • Continue hiking down our adventure trail, complete with chains and moki steps, to the rim of Eye of the Needle™. 450 below you will be the canyon floor. Here is where you'll clip in, sit back and be lowered to down the canyon walls to a platform where you'll start your climb. 
Is This Trip for Me?
  • This excursion includes a 500' elevation change over .5 miles to and from the Eye of the Needle™ rim. A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed.
  • If you have issues with heights or exposure, this might not be the best trip for you. Note: this day occurs in stages, however. Some choose to hike, complete the practice wall and just observe their group members complete Shorty Town™ from the landing or balcony. This is always an option for you if you want to give it a try, but don't want to commit to the height of the main wall.
  • Age: Though over a hundred teenagers have enjoyed this adventure, this is an "adult" activity with accompanying responsibilities. Participants must have the ability to actively listen and learn 10 basic rules of gear operation since climbers will be responsible for their own safety. 
  • Minimum weight  88 lbs; maximum 260 lbs
  • Height restriction: 4'2" is manageable; closer to 5' tall and taller is easiest.

Additional circumstances: One on one guiding with a belay is available for those with special needs or who are outside of height, age, weight restrictions. Please speak with an outfitter if you have any questions.
Pricing
Five or More
$209/person

Three - Four
$229/person

Two
$249/person

One
$259/person

*There is a 2 person minimum / 12 person maximum to run this trip. If you book this trip and we haven't met minimum participant requirements, we will give you a call to discuss your options. This may include: rescheduling for another day, cancelling your trip, additional fees to meet the minimum requirement).

Guided Trip Terms
Full payment is due at time of booking. Cancellations more than 14 days in advance will receive a 95% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of trip date are non-refundable. Weather conditions do not permit clients to cancel trips.  If your Zion Adventures® guide determines conditions make the event unsafe, we will reschedule or make every effort to provide a comparable experience; if not possible, all purchases will be refunded in full.

This guided trip require a 2 person minimum. If a second guest does not book, we will contact you. You'll have the option to book an additional fare or we'll cancel the trip and you'll receive a refund.

Be sure to arrive 15 minutes in advance to check in with your guide. 
What to Bring
  • Water & Food/Snacks - enough for 5 - 6 hours of exertion. Hydration packs are best for use while climbing. If you don't have a hydration pack, water bottles are fine if tethered to your person (we wouldn't want it tumbling 450' to the canyon floor)
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothing for varying seasonal weather
    • Wind or Rain coat any time of year
    • Warm clothing for spring and fall
    • Shorts are okay; pants are better since you will be in a harness most of the day
    • Gloves during cooler temperatures. 
  • Your adventurous spirit
We Provide
  • Professional via ferrata equipment including, but not limited to:
    • Helmet
    • Harness
    • Special safety system designed to eliminate potential hazards of standard via ferrata
    • Gloves
  • Transportation from 116 N Kolob Road to our remote cabin where your instruction begins.
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