Step 1

Membership & Orientation

Members join RAC through a seasonal membership.

Everyone completes a one-time Orientation Course before participating.

The course ensures we all share the same foundation of safety awareness, group culture, and personal responsibility.

Step 2

Trip Calendar & Sign-Up

Once oriented, members gain access to the trip calendar.

Trips are peer-organized—meaning no one is hired to guide or lead.

Each member decides if they’re ready for a given trip, and peers collaborate on planning.

Step 3

Cost-Sharing

RAC is not-for-profit and does not charge guiding or outfitting fees.

Members split the actual costs of permits, shared gear, and logistics.

More participants = lower costs per person.

Step 4

Gear & The Gear Garage

Each member is responsible for their personal craft, camping gear, and safety equipment.

Some larger items (like kitchens, groovers, or gear rafts) are maintained collectively through the Gear Garage, available for group use.

When shared gear is used, costs are divided fairly among participants.

Step 5

On The River

Trips are peer-led: decisions are made collaboratively, safety is shared, and every member contributes to camp setup, cooking, cleanup, and support.

Core principle: self-responsibility, group awareness, shared effort.

Step 6

Reflection & Growth

After each trip, we debrief: What worked well? What can improve?

Members are encouraged to share takeaways, photos, and reflections.

Over time, RAC becomes stronger through shared learning and community growth.