River Trip Planning & Logistics Services

Choose the Support That Fits Your Journey

Every client comes with different needs and experience levels. These service tiers make it easy to find the right fit.

The Expedition Package

Goal: Walk into launch feeling calm, prepared, and fully dialed in.

This is for the Trip Leader who wants to enjoy being on the river, not managing logistics.

You’ll gain:

• Clear river mile structure that aligns with camps and side hikes.

• Organized meal systems tailored to your group's needs.

• Group & personal gear spreadsheet organizational structure.

• Confident layover timing decisions (plus backup options).

• Seamless coordination with shuttle and gear rental companies.

• Peace of mind knowing your trip is NPS compliant and stewardship aligned.

Instead of managing spreadsheets and logistics, you get to step onto the boat ramp feeling grounded and organized.

Included Support:

• 3 consult calls + unlimited email support throughout planning

• Full-service custom trip integration

Best for:

TLs seeking comprehensive support and full logistical clarity.

The Confluence Package

Goal: Reduce overwhelm and organize some moving pieces.

Designed for Trip Leaders who want partial service custom trip support.

You’ll gain:

• Structured campsite and mileage planning tailored to your group.

• Organized meal systems aligned with hike days.

• A clean, manageable spreadsheet system.

• Stewardship support.

• Confidence without full outsourcing.

• This package removes overwhelm while keeping you in the captain's seat.

Included Support:

• 2 consult calls + spreadsheet revisions

• Campsite and river mileage planning

• Meal planning aligned with days and dietary needs

• Personal gear checklist

• River-system-specific NPS-compliant gear lists

• Spreadsheet organization

• Gear rental communication

• River stewardship education + conservation nonprofit connections

Best for:

TLs who want solid structure but prefer to manage some aspects themselves.

Goal: Get clarity in the one area that feels heavy.

Designed for Trip Leaders who don’t need full integration, just targeted guidance.

You’ll gain:

• Clear organization in your chosen focus area.

• Streamlined spreadsheets that reduce stress.

• Confidence in either meal systems or campsite/hike planning.

• Stewardship alignment.

• This is support without excess; it is intentional and efficient.

Included Support:

• 1–2 consult calls

Choice of:

• Meal planning + spreadsheet organization

• OR Campsite + hike selection spreadsheet

• River-system-specific gear checklists (NPS compliant)

• River stewardship education + conservation nonprofit connections

Best for:

TLs who are mostly dialed but want expert refinement on one area of planning.

The Precision Package

Trip Planning & Logistics

Every great trip begins with a solid plan. I offer complete logistical coordination for private permitted river expeditions, helping you stay organized, compliant, and stress-free. Each plan is tailored to your group’s goals, experience, and timeline.

iNCLUDES

• Full-service, custom trip planning

• River mileage & campsite planning

• Layover days & timing recommendations

• Side hike coordination with mileage & descriptions

• Spreadsheet & itinerary organization

• Shuttle communication & setup

• Gear rental company coordination

• Permit-specific gear requirement guidance

• NPS-compliant checklists per river system

• a la carte options available

Meal Planning & Coordination

iNCLUDES

• Full meal planning

• Menu spreadsheets for easy group organization

• Coordination of meals with river mileage, layover days, and hiking schedules

• Meal planning and guidance for dietary restrictions and allergies

• Kitchen set-up recommendations

• Cooking/clean-up suggestions

Gear Consulting & Preparation

iNCLUDES

• New raft setup and outfitting consultation

• Gear orientation and operation (stoves, groovers, etc.)

• Personal gear checklist and packing support

• Gear rental communication and logistics

• Kitchen setup + walkthrough

Custom Itinerary Design

iNCLUDES

• Spreadsheet layout of entire trip from launch to takeout

• Custom day-by-day trip binder (digital or printed PDF)

• Integrated meal, hike, and mileage charts

• Suggested/assigned camps listed by name, river mileage, and side of the river

• Rapids listed for each day

• Camp size & landing explanation

River Planning Add-Ons

These add-ons give you the extra support you need to fine-tune your plan and make your river trip flow with even more ease.

Add-ons

• Meal Plan Customization for Dietary Needs

• Need a female packing perspective? Look no further, girl, I've got you covered!

• Stand-alone Camp/Hike Itinerary PDF

• Group Gear Checklist + Menu Spreadsheet Setup

• 1-Hour Zoom/In-person Trip Consult

"I have known Carrie for several years, and she has taught me the majority of what I know about rafting. From how to optimize my cockpit and frame to reading whitewater. She even gave up rowing her own raft to co-pilot my first Westwater trip and first-time rowing rapids."

"With her help, I was able to keep the rubber side down through Westwater and from what she taught me that day I have completed that section many more times on my own…although none were as clean as when I had Carrie directing me."

"I could not think of someone I would want more on my trip or trust more to help me organize a trip. She has decades of experience leading both commercial and private groups and has always been more than happy to share her knowledge to help less experienced boaters grow."

-- Chris Marsh

★★★★★

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To ensure each expedition receives the attention and detail it deserves, I take on a limited number of trips per season.