Splore requires participants to be at least 5 years old and 50 pounds minimum in order to participate.

Splore understands the importance of providing restroom facilities during its trips, particularly for those with various physical disabilities. A special restroom facility, nick-named “the groover” is set up on each trip. The groover is a fully accessible toilet with rails around each side and is housed in a privacy tent.

For Salt Lake programs (Rock Climbing, Canoeing,  Cross Country skiing and Snowshoeing), the minimum number of participants to book a  trip is 8 and the maximum is 16. For Moab programs, the minimum of participants to book a trip is normally 8, and the maximum depends of the river section – which varies from 25 to much larger. You may also be able to add on to existing trips in certain situations.

For overnight rafting trips, participants must bring their own toiletries, a change of clothes and personal belongings, including: a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, water bottle, and tent (if desired). All other equipment is provided. If participants do not own some of these camping items, they are available to rent through Splore. Splore provides all the necessary equipment for the canoeing and rock climbing programs.

Splore provides all meals for river rafting trips starting with a light breakfast on the first day through lunch on the final day. Splore takes great pride in providing meals on our rafting trips including such favorites as dutch oven lasagna. The canoeing and rock climbing programs, which run for three hours during weekday mornings and afternoons, do not include a meal.

If program participants cannot make their own arrangements, transportation may be available upon request by calling the Splore office at (801) 484-4128.

The level of difficulty of rapids depends on the trip. Most Splore river rafting trips run through gentle sections of water, with most rapids ranging from Class I to Class II. The gentle nature of these rapids is such that most trips are appropriate for children and individuals of all ability levels. Splore rafting trips on Cataract Canyon and Westwater Canyon include Class III and Class IV rapids.

Splore staff assists individuals with transfers as needed. Transfers can be done by 2 people with interlocked arms or through a multi-person sling set up. All transfers are done through consultation with the participant to ensure that it is done safely and comfortably.

Participants sleep on the sandy banks of the river either under the stars or in a tent depending on the desires of the participant.

This is a familiar situation for Splore. Medication that needs to be kept cold is stored between artificial ice packs, and placed inside an ice chest.

Splore will attach an umbrella to your chair in the boat to keep the sun off you. Volunteers will also make sure participants are staying hydrated and are using adequate amounts of sunscreen. Participants are encouraged to take a swim in the river when conditions allow.

Splore offers accessible transportation for people with disabilities and the elderly. The service is provided on a limited basis and priority service is given to Splore programs. The service is a route deviation, Monday – Friday from 11-3pm, with 24 hours prior notice required. The service is limited to the following area: 2700 South to 3900 South & State to 2300 East. For more information please contact Eric 801-484-4128.

If you will need assistance with personal care (i.e., eating, getting dressed, toileting) on the trip, you will need to bring a personal care provider with you. Splore does not provide this service and there is no additional cost to bring one. At the time of your reservation, please let us know that you will be bringing a personal care provider with you. We also encourage you to invite friends and family to come with you. If someone wants to accompany you, but cannot afford it, please apply for one of our trip scholarships.