This requires a high level of physical exertion as well as emotional and mental stability. You will be primarily responsible for your own rescues. Accidents may occur during off-river travel. Trails are often steep, rocky, and slippery. Hikes involve crossing streams, where footing may be awkward.
Participants can slip or fall during a hike, resulting in injury.
Foot protection in the form of shoes or sandals is required for all river trips. Foot injuries are the most common injury, and may still occur regardless of footwear being worn. Poisonous or dangerous plants, insects, or animals can be found with harmful effects to some guests. Exposure to the natural elements can be uncomfortable or harmful. It is also possible that some participants would suffer mental anguish or trauma from the experience or their injuries.