Pre-trip discussions

Goal Sharing Discussion Guide

Certain surprises and conflicts can be avoided by determining what everyone actually wants out of a trip, and then finding an agreed way forward. For instance, some people might enjoy the social and high-energy times, but they also really need their alone time to fully relax. For some, it can feel awkward to assert those needs, so a protocol like this guide forces a conversation about everyone's needs in a safe way before the trip. 

Tripping Labour Discussion Guide

Managing camp responsibilities can become a point of contention if it's not openly discussed before tensions arise. Work through the questions in this guide as a group to make sure that everyone understands their responsibility so that everyone feels that everyone is pulling their weight. 

Riverside Safety Talk Checklist

Before launching to start any whitewater trip, there's a few things you should go over as a group before getting underway. There are critical safety, planning and communication items that everyone needs a reminder of. You can't assume everyone did their pre-reading. This is the list we use at Split Rock.