Zion Adventure Company

I rented the full package for hiking the Narrows in winter — dry suit, neoprene socks, canyoneering shoes & walking stick. I also rented a dry bag and fleece pants from them. Everything was very reasonably priced, and despite the store being very crowded at their 9 am opening time, the staff did a great job of getting everyone suited up and answering any questions. I had reserved the package a few days before and my correct size was waiting for me when I arrived. The dry suit worked perfectly, no leaks at all, and that walking stick saved me from falling into the river about a dozen times. I was really impressed with these guys, very knowledgeable, friendly & quick. They also do a great job of educating you before you go out, so you know what the current situation is in the canyon and what to expect. I returned to them a few days later when I wanted to rent grips for my shoes to do Angel’s landing. They don’t reserve those, but when I explained that I was going to drive in to Springdale from Kanab just to pick the grips up (planned to do Angel’s landing at dawn the next morning, before they open) they put a pair behind the counter for me. Overall great experience with these guys, would definitely recommend them for any rental gear needs when exploring Zion. I will return to them the next time I can get back out to Zion to do more exploring!

Let me first start by saying that the experience at Zion Adventures is simply amazing — the store is laid out very well and the staff are all very well trained. Most of the people I spoke to were extremely helpful and willing to go above and beyond to offer advice and help to customers.
The reason why I’m writing a negative review is simply because of one employee and doesn’t reflect on the store or many of it’s staff members.
I called into Zion adventures earlier today and he was giving me great advice about hiking in the narrows — I asked him if I rented a dry suit if I needed to wear long underwear, he said the shop had fleece bottoms to rent but it was entirely up to me.
Here’s where everything went south — I went to the store and completed the dry suit rentals… as I was getting ready to leave I heard the employee talking about an idiot of a customer (he was referring to me earlier on the phone) who asked if he should wear long underwear… He kept going on about how stupid! (me again) this customer was. It completely put me off and really made me feel uncomfortable about coming back to the store… I’m sure the employee (I forget the guy’s name, but he looked like blue from the movie old school) didn’t mean to be rude, but to be honest, it didn’t make me feel that great — if he wanted to complain about a potential customer, he should’ve done it in the back of the store where no one could hear…

These guys are so helpful, I highly recommend coming by to rent gear. My husband really wanted to hike the Narrows, and after seeing the photos, I was convinced it would be nice. However, getting wet was not something I was too thrilled about. He then suggested we rent some waterproof shoes and socks and a hiking pole to make sure we don’t step into big holes in the river– great idea, I thought! He found this place through Unilocal and I am so glad we came.
Because we came during monsoon season, I was a little nervous of the potential of flash floods. When we got to the store the evening before we decided to hike, I was happy to hear that they were not renting any gear due to the storm they anticipate coming in. This gave me a feeling that they were being safe, which is definitely reassurance I needed.
The next morning, we got to the store, there was a slight overcast, but they were still renting out gear for hikers that want to hike the narrows. They have a board that gives you the temperature for the day, temperature of the water and recommendations they have. While we were trying on our shoes and socks, someone that works there came by and asked if we plan to hike the narrows. When we said yes, she said that the forecast does seem to indicate that a storm may come rolling in. She recommends that we get out by noon, to be safe. Immediately, I was thinking, wow, THANK YOU for the tip! I’m sure my husband would just keep on going if it was up to him.
With that said, we did take her recommendation and headed out of the narrows by noon. When we were heading out, it was indeed sprinkling a little bit. Better safe then sorry right? Great experience here, and I would definitely recommend others to stop by to rent gear and ask any questions you may have.

The staff at Zion Adventure Company were super friendly and knowledgeable. We were walking the Narrows and I’m really happy we stopped in here.
I’m glad I took their advice and rented a pair of neoprene socks to go with my river shoes, they kept my feet nice and toasty. I also rented a walking stick, which at the time I thought, «omg why do I need this!!» After the walk I remember thinking «If I hadn’t had this walking stick I would have fallen about 60 times». GET THE WALKING STICK IF YOU’RE HIKING THE NARROWS.
I definitely recommend this place.

My friends and I rented the Narrow gears from Zion Adventure Company (across the campground and RV park) in Springdale. They offer shoes, neoprene socks and a walking stick for $ 23 (before taxes). They were super helpful when hiking the Narrows. I highly recommend it. We didn’t know but you can also rent the gears at the Zion Outfitters just behind the Visitor Center so you don’t have to go out to Springdale.
When renting from the Zion Adventure Company, they don’t rent out the gears past a certain time and require you to watch a video and get the gears fittted before renting them out. We went around 2pm to rent the gears and they didn’t allow us to rent it since they didn’t think we would have enough time to hike the Narrows and return the gears by 7pm. Plus the video and fitting would take approximately 20 – 30 mins. So instead, they suggested we come between 4−6pm to watch the video and rent the gears so we can hike the Narrows the next day. So plan accordingly!
The video basically explains what to wear, general info and the do’s and don’ts of the hiking the Narrows. Some were informative and some were just common sense. After, a staff will explain how to pick the right size for your socks and shoes. The walking stick should be about chest high. You must return the gears by 7pm! The return process is super quick. You basically drop off the gears at the back of the store and they check you out of their computer and make sure everything was charged correctly. Oddly, we had an extra person charged on our account but thankfully they took out that charge since that person didn’t belong in our group. Overall, everything went smoothly.

We got into Springdale late on a Thursday, and visited during a rush hour at around 6pm. There was some chaos in the store, but it was mostly handled well by the 3 – 4 staff working the register. We were able to rent shoes, neoprene socks, and hiking sticks to do about 9 mi of the Narrows (bottom up with detour to Orderville Canyon). The ZAC offers several useful brochures on top hikes and the Narrows, which I read through to refresh my memory on the route, as this was our 2^nd time doing this hike. You can quickly glance at their boards to get a feel for the following day’s conditions, and talk to the friendly staff about recent trip reports.
While I was first in line to check out my gear in a line of maybe 8 others, the leather strap on my wide brim hat snapped. The young woman helping me instantly saw and proposed a solution, having me follow her to the back of the store and cutting me several lengths of more durable cord for about $ 1. I can’t recall her name, but she quite literally saved my skin on this trip — and she prioritized quickly helping me while she had a HUGE line waiting on her. Thank you so much for the unparalleled customer service and quick thinking — it almost felt more like a random act of kindness instead of a transaction.

Real nice and helpful people. No pressure to «sell» you things you don’t need. I hiked the Narrows with my nephews who are all in much better shape than me, but with those special boots and walking stick I was able to move through the river with ease and didn’t slip/​fall once.
Thanks!

I was debating whether or not to rent gear for The Narrows at all. I thought I could get away with an old pair of running shoes and no stick, but once I got in the water and starting hiking I was so glad I geared up.
The footwear package (canyoneering boots, neoprene socks, and hiking stick) were exactly what I needed hiking in the summer. I wore running tights so didn’t need the dry pants, but you might want to consider it because the water is chilly even when the rest of the park is 90 – 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The stick helps tremendously in keeping you stable when trudging through the deep water; the shoes provided ok drainage and good grip on the slippery rocks.
Tip: if you’re willing to chance it (you never know when The Narrows will be closed due to flash floods), rent the gear the evening before after 5PM. You’ll only be charged for the next day (1 day) if you return it before closing, and it’ll save you time and you can get a jump start on your early Narrows hike.
Staff is helpful and friendly. Most if not everyone that works there has experience hiking in Zion; they’re a great resource if you have questions whether it’s about the gear or just hiking and the park.

Go canyoneering with Zion Adventure Company! You are part of the adventure.
We had a great time! Our guides, Jess and Rachel were outstanding. Our private group was comprised of 4 adults and 3 children (ages 6 — 12). Each person learned how to work with the ropes and use the equipment to safely repel.
Instead of the guides setting everything up and just locking us in, we learned a bit about the gear and then set up our own equipment (under the watchful eye of the guides) before we repelled. We felt like we were part of the adventure rather than just going on a ride. I always felt safe and never worried about the safety of anyone in the group. Jess and Rachel were very encouraging and patient with everyone in the group. My young niece wanted to repel, but in the end was too nervous to go by herself. Jess asked if my niece wanted to repel with her. Then it was all smiles as they came down together.
My girls were excited to learn how to set the anchors before we descended. One of the guides asked them if they wanted an extra challenge. The girls then maneuvered through a very narrow slot. It was a challenge for each girl, but with encouragement and direction, the guides got them through it. Very cool!
Not only was repelling fun, but we all got to climb, squeeze, slide, and maneuver through some tight spots in the canyons.
Thanks Rachel and Jess for a fantastic morning, best guides ever!
Two thumbs up!

If you’re looking to hike the Narrows inside Zion National Park, Zion Adventure Company is worth visiting beforehand!
We rented the Warm Weather Package from ZAC (about $ 23). This included canyoneering shoes, neoprene socks, a walking stick, plus a short information safety video. The walking stick literally saved my life more times than I could count on the hike. The neoprene socks also made a huge different in keeping your feet warm in the freezing river water. I went back to the Narrows a second day without the socks and my feet were freezing! I also liked the shoes. They had good grip and I didn’t have to worry about banging up or cleaning my own hiking boots. Get the Narrows hiking package! It’s totally worth it!!!
We went around 10AM and it was pretty packed. They do a good job though to get everyone geared up quickly and out to the park. The shop itself has snacks and other hiking/​camping gear for sale. They also offer a variety of different outdoor classes and tours. Definitely something we’ll look into next time we visit!
All of the staff is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the National Park. Ask them anything and they’ll be able to suggest things to do and see. Say hi to the staff golden retriever wandering around the shop. He’s a cutie!!!

A group of four of us applied for and received a permit to hike the iconic Subway canyon. We didn’t have previous canyoneering experience but are all fit, avid hikers. Luckily, Ben Rhinesmith of Zion Adventure Company took care of us!
We signed up for the Subway Ground School training the day before the permitted hike and Ben taught us all of the skills needed to get through the adventure. The rental of the gear needed for the trek was included in the course. We had everything we needed, including practice with repelling and how to get ourselves safely and efficiently over and around every obstacle we encountered.
Ben was a great teacher! He took his time with us, walked us through everything from A-​Z and was extremely thorough. He was also a lot of fun! With his help, we were well-​prepared and had a trip of a lifetime! I would highly recommend this service to those attempting The Subway without significant canyoneering experience.
Thanks Ben!
Best, Annie Campo and Friends

Zion Adventure Co. is a great place to go to if you are planning to hike The Narrows. They have equipment if you want to trek The Narrows during the summer or winter. They have packages for other types of tours too, such as canyoneering, biking, rock climbing. They also even have a guided tour of The Narrows if that’s what you want.
During the summer, the package you want to get is the ‘Warm Water Package’: 1) neoprene socks, 2) canyoneering shoes, and 3) walking stick. That’s it! And for $ 23, it is not a bad deal at all. The deal also comes with a short, 9 minute instructional video about The Narrows. The video gives you warnings about flash floods, hiking etiquette, and what to do in a case of a flash flood. The shoes, socks, and hiking stick were great — shoes definitely help against slipping and sliding on the rocks that are in the river, socks help keep your feet warm, and hiking stick allows you to feel for any rocks that are in front of you before you take a step.
*If you’re headed to The Narrows during colder weather, they do have a ‘Cold Weather Package’, so don’t you worry!
For the shoes, the number inside the shoe is much larger than your shoe size. This is because they have accounted for the neoprene socks as well. When I tried on my size «8» with the neoprene socks, it felt snug, and there was about a thumb’s width space from my toe to the front of the shoe. I thought, «Ok, this is fine because I have some extra space in the front of the shoe.» By the time I finished the hike 6 hours later, the side of my right toe was in pain due to my feet swelling (I didn’t help myself by hiking Angel’s Landing the next day). So, I would recommending getting ½ or even 1 size larger. Also, when I got out of The Narrows and onto the paved trail again, I quickly took my shoes off to change into my tennis shoes. I noticed my feet were sort of a blue/​purple color, and the side of my toe was bleeding. Yikes :/​Make sure to take rests during the hike, and maybe take off your shoes to let your feet rest! AND CUT YOUR TOENAILS BEFORE! Since the shoes and socks are going to be snug AND you’ll be hiking for hours, your nails will be digging into your skin and that will not be a good situation to be in while you’re on vacation.
I would also recommending getting a dry bag to put all your stuff in (we got a medium and it was only $ 5!). I pretty much put all my belongings into the dry bag, and then put that bag into my backpack. It was definitely a life saver, as I did fall into the river a couple of times.
If you have any questions at all, any employee will be happy to help you; they’re super friendly and knowledgeable!
Tip: If you’re here during the summer, but especially summer weekends, I recommend getting to the place right as it opens, or even before it opens. Sizes will run out quick, and hiking sticks in your size will run out (hiking sticks need to be shoulder height). Or, you can even rent the stuff the night before, and then head out to your hike early the next day.

This shop is located a short distance from the entrance to Zion National Park. I stopped by to rent equipment for hiking the Narrows. It was relatively cheap — about $ 21 per person — for neoprene socks, boots, and a walking stick. The rental process was easy. You have to watch an short video about hiking the Narrows, fill out the rental agreement on an iMac, and find the correct sizes of equipment you need. They open around 8am and you can be in and out with your gear in about half an hour.
If you want to hike the Narrows early in the morning, you can rent the gear the day before (after 4:30pm) and return it by 7pm the day of your hike. The staff was very friendly and informative and they were all happy to answer any questions about the hike. I’d gladly come back if I need their services or gear again.

A really great company that gets you prepared to hike the Narrows. They educate you, gear your ass up, and get you mentally prepared for the awesomeness that’s about to ensue. It’s easy to quantify their rating because if not for them, some folks would probably die.
As some of you may know, if flash floods occur in the Narrows valley, you could possibly drown if you’re not in the high grounds area. I would suggest going here first if you’re a first timer to Zion and are going to hike the Narrows. It’ll really help you prepare.

My SO has been to Zion twice and pretty much knew what we had to do. We came here to get my gear to hike the narrows. There were chance of rain and one of the workers gave us the speech of flash flooding, then showed us a short video about the narrows. It was informative and funny. We then ran around the store trying out neoprene socks, shoes and dry pants. There are also three macs at the front of the store where you register. The whole process was very fast and efficient. I think we were there around half an hour. To rent dry pants, neoprene socks, and shoes with walking stick is $ 46. I wore tights underneath and was a bit damp after going into the water but it wasn’t bothersome. The socks doesn’t keep you dry but warms the water around your feet. I felt the gear was necessary especially since the water in the narrows can get a bit cold.
This and the store by the entrance of the park is probably the most popular places to rent the narrows’ gear.
Return the next day by 7pm.

I came with a group of 10 to rent equipment to hike The Narrows. It’s a good idea to make reservations instead of trying to get gear the day of the hike because they do run out of rental gear.
We mostly rented the dry pants package ($ 41) which works amazingly well. I was wearing a pair of sweats underneath the dry pants and they were completely dry after the hike. Other people in my group also rented the full dry suit package ($ 51). Both packages include neoprene socks, canyoneering boots, and a walking stick.
The staff was very friendly, attentive, and helpful despite how many customers they had.
My one minor complaint about this place was that the neoprene socks were disgustingly smelly. I noticed that they cleaned it at the end of the day when I dropped everything off, but apparently the smell still lingers.

I highly recommend Zion Adventure Company for The Narrows Outfitting. For the price of $ 51 per person, you get a full dry suit, neoprene socks, and water shoes. Your feet get wet, but stay warm and the rest of your body stays dry. The employees are courteous, kind, and genuinely care about your safety and fun. When you come in, there’s a short video you watch and then if you have questions, he employees have answers.
Make reservations in advance and provide them with your weight and height. It’s much faster this way and that way, you can go ahead and get going after the informational video and talk!

Hiking in Zion in the winter is probably one of the most breathtaking experiences, but it can also be one of the most slippery and freezing one as well. That is why Zion Adventure Company is a must-​visit when you are doing any of the hikes in Zion, and especially if you are hiking the Zion Narrows.
You can choose to do the full-​suit up and rent a dry suit, neoprene socks, canyoneering shoes, a walking stick, and backpack for about $ 60 – 70 and you’re almost guaranteed to fare pretty well on your hikes. I rented the whole package to hike the narrows and the staff here was extremely helpful! They also have rental gear for your shoes if you just want to do some basic hiking but don’t want to slip and fall down. These spikes that you attach to your shoes will give you much better stability!
Trying out the suits/​shoes and sitting through their educational video will take up almost 45 minutes to an hour, so make sure to account for that in your arrival time to start hiking. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready and enjoy the hikes!

Came here to rent some gear (waterproof shoes & socks, the pole came with the package) to trek the Narrows.
All this gear really helped me with trekking the Narrows. The shoes helped protect my feet & ankle from cold & injury.
The socks helped keep my feet warm from the freezing cold water that we had to wade through the narrows.
They also make you watch a video at the beginning, its a bit boring but I found that there were some good tips int hat video. =)
Tip: Get ½ to 1 size bigger than your regular shoe size because your feet will swell up at the end of the day due to all the seating you will do & the socks are very tight & all that walking that you’ll be doing will make it even tighter.
So if you get cold /​bruise easily, I recommend you go get the gear to trek the Narrows.
Service was good but if you have a big group, be sure to call ahead because they can get packed at certain times of the year.
The location of this rental place was nice because it was so close to the entrance to the park & campgrounds. =)

Zion Adventure Company was the ideal place to get our gear for the Narrows. While we were all concerned about the conditions, and were checking the internet that morning, we needn’t have been. All we had to do was walk in the door of Zion Adventure Co. to get the whole story, including weather report, water temp, and flash flood risk level (it was very low that day).
Our rental gear for such mild conditions: just water boots and a walking stick. Pants optional (for those who get cold easily).
Don’t think you need this gear? Maybe so for a warm day. But I thought the water boots were KEY. Hard rubber, plastic and nylon, with a built in neoprene sock; I had great grip on the rocks, my ankles were safe and my feet stayed warm all day. It made our hike so much more pleasant and worry-​free.
Here are the logistics for gearing up and hiking at The Narrows:
– Park at Zion Adventure (lots of street parking available); get your gear; then drop off your shoes/​extra stuff at the car
– Walk across the street to the free town shuttle; take the shuttle to the park
– Walk across the bridge into the park entrance (Don’t forget your receipt if you’ve already paid)
– Take the Zion park shuttle to The Narrows (last stop)
– Enjoy. (Reverse your steps in the way back.)
Best of all, the vibe at Zion Adventure was so chill and relaxed; the staff were so über friendly and cool, that it made the whole experience much more enjoyable and stress-​free. You are in good hands.