Creativity is the imagination at play with the things it loves. As a writer, teacher, and lover of wild places, Kathryn Wilder took to the river in the early part of the 90s and found there passion, inspiration, and great opportunities for introspection as she floated the deep canyons so close to the heart of the Earth. Wilder Waters Explorations was conceived through Wilder's love of river and backcountry travel, the value she places on the healing attributes of art and nature, and a deep respect for different kinds of journeying. By combining creative mediums with water and wilderness travel in mystical, serene, and challenging backcountry settings, Wilder Waters Explorations offers unique experiences that take people to new depths of self and world exploration.
Journeys involve ocean kayaking, flatwater canoeing, or whitewater rafting.
Wilder Waters Explorations practices and teaches minimum impact and environmental land and river ethics at all sites at all times. Trips are outfitted and guided by knowledgeable, professional guides and outfitters trained in backcountry leadership and wilderness First Aid, and facilitated by qualified, trained personnel. Instructors are noted experts in their field. In addition to a variety of journeys offered annually, Wilder Waters Explorations offers customized river trips for people who want to explore together some of the West's best places. If your writing group, women's group, or any other group would like a unique backcountry experience, please contact us to find out what's available.