Essential Guest Requirements
We are passionate about sharing rivers and wilderness trips with all kinds of people and are happy to accommodate a wide range of physical challenges, medical conditions and dietary restrictions. However, it is important that you consider and disclose any medical or health condition that could potentially endanger yourself, or others or compromise the safety and enjoyment of everyone on the trip. Our river trips are active participation trips in remote settings. Our aim is to minimize the risks associated with wilderness travel, however environmental exposure and the physical demands of the trip can exacerbate pre-existing conditions. If you have any questions about the requirements below, or your ability to safely and enjoyably participate in a trip please contact us.
Must be able to fit our USCG approved Type 5 PFD, maximum chest size of 56” and minimum weight of 50 pounds as required by the National Park Service. If you are unsure/ do not meet these parameters, please call us!
Must be able to maintain balance and hold onto raft with one hand in whitewater. Ropes and handholds provided at multiple points in raft to hold onto.
Must be able to board and climb of out of the raft at shore several times per day. This entails maneuvering over the tubes of the raft and/or equipment.
Must be able to navigate safely in uneven, possibly wet terrain, rocks, varied vegetation, and sand, and around cliffs and/or exposed areas.
Must be able to follow verbal and non-verbal instructions given by guides at all times.
Must be able to participate in your own rescue in the water primarily by swimming back to the boat or to shore.
Must be able to tolerate varied weather and temperature exposure, from (spring/fall) 30 degrees to 115 degress.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to cold (approximately 50 degree) water.
Must be able to carry your personal gear around camp, approximately 20 -25 pounds, or be assisted by a friend or family member.
Must be able to manage your own personal care or be assisted by a friend or family member.
Must be able to manage your personal medication/health management regimen yourself or be assisted by a friend or family member.
If you do not meet the above requirements you will not be able to participate in a trip as these requirements are in place for your own personal safety and the safety of all participants. None of these requirements are meant to discriminate on the basis of any physical or mental disability, and are applied to all potential trip participants, irrespective of the presence or absence of any disability.
It is not our aim to be overly discouraging, however river trips and outdoor adventure are rigorous and require participation. You are the expert on your health and physical condition and as such, we rely on you to fully disclosure this information. We are able to accommodate varied conditions with adequate notification.
• If you have allergies and have been prescribed an epi-pen for allergic reaction, please bring your prescribed epi-pens on the trip, as well as any other allergy management medications recommended by your health care provider.
• If you have concerns about being overweight, please contact us. Our primary concern is with proper PFD (personal flotation device) fitting and assisting you back into the boat following an involuntary swim.
• If you are a smoker, please know that secondhand smoke can affect other guests in a group environment and you will be asked to smoke away from other guests.