For rafting expeditions a flexible attitude helps. Each day brings different and sometimes unforeseen situations. Grand Canyon presents its own set of unique conditions, from the peacefully sublime to the ferociously thrilling. People often step outside their normal comfort zones, allowing them to get more out of their trip. The varying elements dictate a varied routine, but within several days most people find their rhythm. After many days spent on the river experiencing the heart-pounding excitement of large rapids, great hikes, breathtaking scenery, sleeping under the stars, pristine wilderness, serene stretches of river, the power of the elements – wind, sun, rain, heat and cold, can lead people to be exhausted. This is a vacation that many return from tired, dirty, and fulfilled.