Zion Guru
The most specific gear list of any Springdale shop, a briefing included with every rental, and a wider range of trip types than anyone else in town.
- Footwear package
- $35 per day
- Dry bib package
- $65 per day
- Drysuit package
- $85 per day
- Also runs
- Guided, photo, e-bike, yoga
Who this outfit actually suits
Two things stand out. Their rental listings name the actual gear, down to Fitwell canyon shoes, 4mm neoprene socks and white ash walking poles, rather than describing a generic package. If you care what you are putting on your feet for ten miles of river cobble, that specificity is useful.
And every package includes what they call an in depth information session covering times, distances and logistics. For a first time Narrows hiker that briefing is arguably worth as much as the gear, because the most common mistakes on that hike are planning mistakes rather than equipment ones.
They sit at the higher end of Springdale rental pricing. Their footwear package is $35 against roughly $31 elsewhere, and the drysuit $85 against $79. That is a small premium and you should decide whether the named gear and the briefing are worth it to you. On a single day rental the whole spread is a few dollars.
Trips, gear and prices
From the operator’s own published material at the time of writing. Rates change with season and group size, so confirm when you book.
| Package | Per day | What is in it | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footwear package | $35 | Fitwell Chameleon river shoe, 4mm neoprene sock, white ash walking pole | May to September |
| Dry bib package | $65 | Dry bib with integrated neoprene sock, Fitwell canyon shoes, walking pole | October to May, their most popular |
| Drysuit package | $85 | Full drysuit for deep cold water, canyon shoes, 4mm neoprene sock, walking pole | Cooler months |
| 5L dry bag | $12 | Add on | Year round |
| 20L dry backpack | $15 | Add on | Year round |
| 30L dry backpack | $20 | Add on | Year round |
Every package includes an information session on times, distances and logistics. They also rent e-bikes, with a bundle discount when taken alongside Narrows gear, and run guided hiking, photography tours, yoga classes and yoga hiking.
What they are permitted to do
Listed on the park’s published authorization roster under NamaGuides / Zion Guru for commercially guided hiking, guided bicycle tours and photography workshops. That is three categories, which is broader than most.
They also rent canyoneering gear for canyons such as The Subway and Pine Creek. Read that carefully: that is gear for self guided permit holders, not a guided trip. No company is authorized to guide the park’s technical canyons, so renting the kit and holding your own permit is the only legitimate way in.
Worth asking about
Take the briefing seriously
It is included and it is the part first timers benefit from most. Ask what the flow rate is doing that week and how far up they would realistically go given your group.
Bundle if you are riding too
They offer a discount for taking e-bike rental alongside Narrows gear. If your trip includes both, ask for it rather than booking the two separately.
If this is not the right fit
Want the cheapest gear? Springdale packages start a few dollars lower elsewhere. Compare on the gear rental page.
Want to be closest to the entrance? Zion Outfitter sits by the pedestrian entrance, which makes a dawn start simplest.
Want a guided Narrows trip instead? Compare Zion Guide Hub and Zion Adventure Company.
Common questions about Zion Guru
How much is Narrows gear rental at Zion Guru?
$35 a day for the footwear package, $65 for the dry bib package and $85 for the drysuit package. Dry bags and backpacks are $12 to $20 as add ons.
What is actually in the packages?
Fitwell river or canyon shoes, 4mm neoprene socks and a white ash walking pole in every package, with dry bibs or a full drysuit added in the colder tiers.
Is a briefing included?
Yes. Every package includes an information session covering times, distances and logistics, which is the part first time Narrows hikers benefit from most.
Do they guide canyoneering in Zion?
They rent canyoneering gear for canyons like The Subway and Pine Creek, but that is equipment for self guided permit holders. No company is authorized to guide the park's technical canyons.
What else do they run?
Guided hiking, photography workshops, e-bike rental, yoga classes and yoga hiking tours. They hold park authorizations for hiking, cycling and photography.
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