FAQs

Suggested Gear List

Do I have to bring both hiking boots and running shoes?

For most of our trips you basically need two pairs of shoes…one to wear in the boat (they will be getting wet!) and a dry pair to wear in camp. If you are joining us on one of our combination hike/river trips, or if you really enjoy hiking off the trail, a good, comfortable pair of hiking boots is essential. It is imperative that these boots are already well broken in! Nothing is worse than blisters from a new pair of boots!

Why must I have synthetic materials rather than cotton?
Rain gear…what kind should we get if plastic and vinyl are not allowed?

River Questions

What temperatures can we expect?
How long will we be floating on the river each day?
Will we be at a new camp every day?
How will we wash ourselves?
Do we have to know how to swim?
If we say we want to paddle are we committed to paddling the entire trip?

Logistics

Is there someplace to store our airplane luggage while we are on the river?
When do we need to be there?
How, where and when do we get our fishing licenses?
Is there somewhere to purchase last minute items before heading to the river?

Gear Provided by WRO

How big are the waterproof bags and how much stuff will they hold?
Do we need to bring our own toilet paper?
What size and type of sleeping pads does WRO provide?
How big are the tents? Do we have to share a tent with someone else?

Menu Questions

What kind of food will we be eating?
Can we bring our own soda and snacks?
I am a vegetarian/lactose intolerant/gluten-free/have some other dietary restriction.
Sample Menu

Miscellaneous

What happens if someone gets sick or injured?
Why are cell phones, computers and handheld computerized games not allowed?
How old does my child have to be to participate?
How do gratuities for the guide work?

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