Whitewater rafting is an activity that has inherent risks that can not be eliminated without changing the unique character of the activity. Sheltowee Trace Outfitters does many things to help mitigate those risks. We use excellent equipment and all of our guides are First Aid and CPR certified. We stress safety from the time the reservation is made. The release form that must be signed by all participants contains safety information.
Every rafter watches a safety video.
The trip leader gives a safety presentation before the trip. We take safety very seriously and we expect you to take it seriously as well. This includes not drinking alcohol before a trip, and paying attention to the safety information provided. In fact, there are times that our paddlers are inconvenienced because of our concerns for safety. For this we are sorry, but if we ever have a choice between losing a customer at the cash register or on the river, we will choose losing them at the register every time.