Sheri Griffith Expeditions provides all rafts and related equipment, life jackets, safety equipment, personal dry bags and boxes for your gear, kitchen, dining and toilet equipment, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and tents.

Please pack clothing that you will not mind getting wet and dirty. Fast-drying, durable, comfortable clothing is best for rafting. Cotton is recommended for hot weather, and synthetic polypropylene or wool clothes for cool weather.

The Essentials:

Rain gear, sweatshirt, waterbottle with strap, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, flashlight, swimsuits, quick-dry clothing, river sandals or shoes that can get wet (no flip flops or crocs), toiletries.

Highly Recommended Items:

Hiking Shoes and Socks

Moisturizing Lotion

Waterproof Camera

Sun Umbrella

Binoculars

Books to Read

Most of our trips are suitable for kids 7 and up, depending on the river section. Day trips and our calmer multi-day routes like Desolation and Labyrinth are great starting points for families.

When you call or submit an inquiry, just tell us the ages in your group and we'll point you to the right fit.

No. We have trips designed for complete beginners, and our guides will walk you through everything before you launch. If you've never been on a raft, that's completely normal, and first-timers are some of our favorite guests. Our day trips and Desolation Canyon are ideal starting points.

Our trips take place in wilderness environments where rivers, weather and wildlife can be unpredictable. Our primary goal is to minimize risk but there are inherent risks that cannot be entirely avoided without changing the nature of an outdoor adventure. Our trips involve physical exertion and exposure to the elements including cold water and the potential for heat, sun, wind, rain and snow. Each participant on an SGE trip must take an active role in their own safety. You will likely encounter wilderness conditions that you are unfamiliar with. You must pay attention and be aware of your surroundings. Even a non-life threatening injury/illness in a wilderness setting can become a major emergency and can alter the nature of the trip and potentially endanger the entire group. By joining one of our trips and signing the Assumption of Risk form, you are acknowledging all of the risks described in that document. Contact our reservations staff to assist you in picking a trip that fits your personal comfort level.

Our guides are one of our most valuable resources. They are passionate about rivers, canyons and sharing them with others. Our guides go through an in-depth training prior to ever taking our guests down the river. Many of our guides have current Wilderness First Responder training (WFR) or Emergency Medical Technician certifications (EMT) and, all carry at least Basic First Aid and CPR training. We highly encourage our guides to obtain Swiftwater Rescue Training and, all guides practice Swiftwater Rescue Techniques during training each year. In addition to formal training in whitewater navigation and risk management strategies, many of our guides have also obtained Food Handlers Training.

The probability of going for a swim varies depending on the trip that you choose and/or the vessel you choose. A person must be prepared that he/she may take a swim on any of our rivers (Whitewater or Flatwater). Those odds increase along with the river’s rating. Choosing to join a trip with class IV or V whitewater rating represents a choice and preparedness to take an “non-voluntary” swim. You will receive a detailed Whitewater Safety Talk prior to embarking on Whitewater Trips.