{"id":19763,"date":"2019-04-25T17:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.nrs.com\/?p=19763"},"modified":"2022-02-01T15:56:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T23:56:14","slug":"how-to-be-a-trip-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a Trip Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">So, you got yourself a river permit. Maybe you were one of the chosen few to receive a \u2018congratulations\u2019 in the mail, or maybe, like the rest of us, you refreshed your browser for the 605th time and snagged a cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Either way, you have access to a great time on the river and about twenty-five new best friends. This year, you feel ready to take on the mantle of trip leader (\u2018TL\u2019) for the first time. You\u2019ve seen it done right (and wrong) enough times in the past and are looking forward to the challenge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Then, somewhere between shuttle calculus and the graphic estimation of groover capacity, you realize you have no idea where to begin. Planning for multiple people to thrive and survive on the river for several days is overwhelming even for veteran TL\u2019s. While every river is different and every group of boaters has their own flavor of crazy, there are a few things that all good TL\u2019s know how to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19781\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170140\/Trip-Leader-Feature-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170140\/Trip-Leader-Feature-.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170140\/Trip-Leader-Feature--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170140\/Trip-Leader-Feature--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170140\/Trip-Leader-Feature--1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Let\u2019s start with a few assumptions about your future trip: You selected rivers about which you are knowledgeable. You feel that you are up to the technical skills needed for the trip, and are comfortable with the water levels for that time of year. If this is not the case, then we will assume you have already invited or impressed an expert into your trip who will be in charge of the technical questions of river running and reading the rapids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">This \u2018How To\u2019 guide will focus more on the logistical side of trip leading, and a few leadership skills which keep the trip running smoothly. If you need to learn how not to flip, try reading <a href=\"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/author\/andyhinton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy H\u2019s awesome guides to technical boating skills.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19763 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/trip-leader-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170202\/Trip-Leader-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170202\/Trip-Leader-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170202\/Trip-Leader-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170202\/Trip-Leader-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170202\/Trip-Leader-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/trip-leader-13\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170147\/Trip-Leader-13-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170147\/Trip-Leader-13-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170147\/Trip-Leader-13-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170147\/Trip-Leader-13-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170147\/Trip-Leader-13-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/trip-leader-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170159\/Trip-Leader-4-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170159\/Trip-Leader-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170159\/Trip-Leader-4-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170159\/Trip-Leader-4-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170159\/Trip-Leader-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>The Guest List\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN\">Who gets the invite? Many people participate in the \u2018permit party\u2019 idea, where you all put in for the same date and agree to go as a group if anyone gets it. If that\u2019s the case, you better invite everyone. If you\u2019re building a group from the ground up, however, the guest list is up to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Experienced boaters with their own gear are almost always welcome. If someone gave you an opportunity to boat a new stretch a while back, it\u2019s thoughtful to return the favor. But as a TL, you also have the option to offer an opportunity for the less-experienced or even boatless people who just love being out there.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">You know who makes the river fun for you, so start there and cast a wide net.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Count on losing 20-50% of the original list along the way, and don\u2019t take it personally, ever. Busy lives and unexpected things happen. As TL, it can feel personal when someone backs out of a trip, but it\u2019s almost certainly not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19770\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170155\/Trip-Leader-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170155\/Trip-Leader-7.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170155\/Trip-Leader-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170155\/Trip-Leader-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170155\/Trip-Leader-7-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How (and When) to Communicate<\/strong><br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN\">I\u2019ve always been told (and tried to abide) to give people a month\u2019s notice per night of the trip. For example, a five-night trip on Desolation Canyon planned for late July requires that you send out the first invitations as soon as you get a permit in February. For a one-nighter on the weekend, a month is often sufficient. People\u2019s calendars book up quickly, though. Your best bet is to send out a \u2018save the date\u2019 sort of email as soon as possible, and then work on the logistics as things get a little closer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A month out from the trip, you should have a reasonably clear picture of water level and know who will be showing up at the put in. Now the emails begin to get a little more complicated. At this moment, please banish the phrase, \u2018Well, you all know what to bring\u2019 from your vocabulary. As trip leader, it is an essential, and sometimes annoying, job to <strong>assume nothing<\/strong>. Veteran river-runners will not mind being reminded and will appreciate your thoroughness. For the \u2018playing-it-cool\u2019 newb on the trip, your anal-retentiveness may literally save his life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19777\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170145\/Trip-Leader-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170145\/Trip-Leader-14.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170145\/Trip-Leader-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170145\/Trip-Leader-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170145\/Trip-Leader-14-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Instead of losing vital information in a long chain of email responses, experienced TL\u2019s have a few digital tricks to make sure their ducks know where to go and what to bring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Excel Spreadsheet<\/strong> <span lang=\"EN\">This is a classic, time-tested way to keep track of essential \u2018group gear\u2019 items. Send the group a complete list, and then let individuals sign up next to the \u2018dish buckets,\u2019 \u2018shade tarp,\u2019 \u2018groover,\u2019 or \u2018major first aid.\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--font-body, 'Roboto'); background-color: var(--background-color, #ffffff);\">On a second tab, be sure to include a comprehensive list of personal gear.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">And on a third tab, it&#8217;s a good idea to lay out the requirements for gear which must be present on each boat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrs.com\/toilet-waste-systems\/c5633\">Groover, or river-toilet<\/a>, is a particularly important piece of \u2018group gear.\u2019 For large groups or long trips, multiple groovers may be necessary. Do the math to figure out how many to bring. To calculate \u2018user days,\u2019 multiply the number of people by the number of days, and then refer to the manufacturer\u2019s recommendation. The popular Eco-Safe style toilet can handle about twenty user-days. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/or\/permit\/info\/portabletoiletinfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BLM has some more ideas about river toilets<\/a>.\u00a0Because the river-toilets are usually buried under a duffle pile, or inaccessible during the day, make sure that each boat brings their own \u2018wag-bags\u2019 for emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19771\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170154\/Trip-Leader-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170154\/Trip-Leader-8.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170154\/Trip-Leader-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170154\/Trip-Leader-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170154\/Trip-Leader-8-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Facebook Group<\/strong> <span lang=\"EN\">If there\u2019s a major generational divide in your guest list, this may not work for you, but more and more outdoor trips are being \u2018staged\u2019 on Facebook. Starting an Event and inviting everyone to that page will allow you to start needed discussion threads relating to shuttle, launch times, meals, etc. There&#8217;s even the option of starting a \u2018poll\u2019 for the group gear question. You can pin an important post to the top of the page to make sure everyone checks it. The only thing to watch out for is the algorithm will likely mute you unless everyone you invite chooses to \u2018attend,\u2019 so include that in your first message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">The other benefit of a FB event is that it creates a ready-made platform for sharing all the awesome photos after the event. Just&#8230;maybe don\u2019t set viewing to \u2018public.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding the Masses<br \/>\n<\/strong><span lang=\"EN\">First, decide how you want to run the meals. For big trips, and long ones, group meals are a must. You will not have enough cooler storage for everyone to bring their own, and the cost is much more that way. Besides, without group meals, the sense of community really suffers as everyone drifts away to their own cook area, or jostles politely for a position at the stove.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Lunch is the only exception to this. Sometimes even in large groups, it can work just fine to \u2018float lunch\u2019 with everyone taking care of their own. Inevitably this creates far too many leftovers, but for long river days, it can keep things moving.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Sometimes small groups of friends can do it different ways. Maybe one pair or family \u2018sponsors\u2019 each meal, shopping for and carrying all the ingredients, or occasionally everyone does just bring all their own food. If there are more than ten people or two nights, however, group meals are the way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19799\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170127\/TL-Food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170127\/TL-Food.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170127\/TL-Food-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170127\/TL-Food-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170127\/TL-Food-1000x641.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN\">The Guide to the Group Food Buy<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Identify special food needs and allergies first, then keep it simple. Go with basic recipes everyone knows, and just bring along a well-stocked spice kit.<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Next, break down each meal into its parts and write them down. For pasta night, your initial list might look like: pasta, sauce, pre-browned beef, veggies, salad, dressing, garlic bread, dessert. <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">Do this for every meal.<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>3.<\/strong> For your actual shopping list, expand upon each meal, writing out all the ingredients necessary. Then, write down each item from the ingredients list once, and put a tally next to it for each time it appears in a meal. <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">So, say you have onions for breakfast burritos one day, then onions on your burgers another night, then goulash. The onion would have three hash marks beside it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-19763 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/tl-food-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170130\/TL-Food-2-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170130\/TL-Food-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170130\/TL-Food-2-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170130\/TL-Food-2-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170130\/TL-Food-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/tl-food-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170128\/TL-Food-4-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170128\/TL-Food-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170128\/TL-Food-4-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170128\/TL-Food-4-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170128\/TL-Food-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/tl-food-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170129\/TL-Food-3-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170129\/TL-Food-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170129\/TL-Food-3-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170129\/TL-Food-3-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170129\/TL-Food-3-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>4.<\/strong> To purchase the right amount of each ingredient without having too much left over, I plan for 1.5 servings per person per meal. F<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">or example, if cheese has six tally marks next to it, and there are ten people on your trip, you will need to purchase 90 servings of cheese (6x10x1.5). In this particular example, it sounds like your groover will not get a lot of use, but remember that each block of cheese probably has at least ten servings in it\u2014use the servings count on the back of any packaging to divide into your total servings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Shop with common sense, too. Every now and then, this trick doesn\u2019t work, and vegetables and fruit don\u2019t usually have servings labels. If you\u2019re shopping and it doesn\u2019t make sense, go with your gut and don\u2019t actually buy fifteen bottles of ketchup.<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Never hesitate to get someone to check your math, either, and make sure you don\u2019t forget to leave room for ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19800\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170125\/TL-Lady-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170125\/TL-Lady-.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170125\/TL-Lady--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170125\/TL-Lady--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170125\/TL-Lady--1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Awkward Conversations<br \/>\n<\/strong><span lang=\"EN\">True or False? As trip leader, you will be able to make everyone happy, and will never have an awkward conversation. FALSE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">The larger the group, the more likely you will, at one point or another, feel a bit like a negotiator at an international arms treaty. Or a wedding planner&#8230;where all the guests smell funny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">There is no way to get around this completely, and an element of leadership is necessary along with all the logistical coordinating. To avoid getting bogged down in drama, remember that you&#8217;re all just trying to get on the river. If it doesn\u2019t work for someone this year, it will next year. Sometimes you\u2019ll have to make an executive decision, and you don\u2019t need to apologize for it. Sometimes, you\u2019ll have to realize that a compromise is better, and put your own preferences to the side. <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Keep the main thing the main thing, whether it is the Main, the Middle, or the Green. You\u2019re getting out there to have a great time on the river.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19766\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170200\/Trip-Leader-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170200\/Trip-Leader-3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170200\/Trip-Leader-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170200\/Trip-Leader-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170200\/Trip-Leader-3-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Safety<\/strong> Never hesitate to speak up if behaviors would put someone\u2019s life at risk. Insist on a scout whenever you feel it is needed, and encourage boat order and spacing. Having a competent boater in the sweep position has saved a lot of small mistakes from becoming major disasters. It\u2019s always fine to defer to more experienced boaters in the technical aspects of the trip. In fact, it might make things easier on you to designate someone as the whitewater leader if you don\u2019t feel totally comfortable in that role.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">It\u2019s also important to identify who in the group has the highest medical certification relevant to the backcountry. For example, a podiatrist has a great deal of schooling under their belt, as does an anesthesiologist, but an EMT or even a WFR has more training in the arena of remote medical emergencies. \u2018Backcountry,\u2019 as far as wilderness medicine is concerned, is anywhere that \u2018definitive care\u2019 is more than an hour away. Quickly brief the group on this emergency hierarchy to avoid wasting precious seconds on \u2018too many cooks in the kitchen.\u2019 This doesn\u2019t need to be a long conversation; a simple, \u2018Hey, Amy is a paramedic, so if anyone gets hurt, she\u2019s in charge,\u2019 is enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave No Trace <\/strong>This conversation<span lang=\"EN\"> is on you, as well, TL. It&#8217;s awkward AF to ask people older than yourself to pick up their trash or not throw food in the river. But just do it, and more people than you know will respect you for it, not to mention you\u2019ll be saving this gorgeous environment from <a href=\"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2018\/10\/09\/how-to-have-the-talk-with-your-boating-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">human impact disease<\/a>. Practice what you preach, and always step up to the camp sweep before launching.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-19763 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/trip-leader-10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170150\/Trip-Leader-10-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170150\/Trip-Leader-10-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170150\/Trip-Leader-10-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170150\/Trip-Leader-10-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170150\/Trip-Leader-10-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/04\/25\/how-to-be-a-trip-leader\/trip-leader-11\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170149\/Trip-Leader-11-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170149\/Trip-Leader-11-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170149\/Trip-Leader-11-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170149\/Trip-Leader-11-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170149\/Trip-Leader-11-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\"><strong>Camp Chores<\/strong> Every river trip involves a lot of \u2018doing\u2019 every day, all day. Rig, row, de-rig, cook, clean, do it again. How you choose to organize river chores and cooking\/cleaning duties is a very personal decision, varying from group to group.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">My one hard and fast piece of advice is to at least address it directly before the trip starts. Your crew may not be into a \u2018chore rotation,\u2019 and with smaller groups, this may not make sense, but just by asking the simple question, \u2018How do you guys want to handle cooking or camp chore duties?\u2019 means that everyone is aware of it. One way to quickly build up resentment and ruin the trip for three of you is to pretend you don\u2019t mind doing it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">If your arrangement for chore assignments was casual, be sure to speak up and ask for help if things seem to be getting a little one-sided on day two. Many times, people aren\u2019t aware of what needs to get done, especially if they&#8217;re new to the river, and are happy to pitch in whenever asked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19779\" src=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170142\/Trip-Leader-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170142\/Trip-Leader-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170142\/Trip-Leader-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170142\/Trip-Leader-16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2kl15j267vxtq.cloudfront.net\/duct-tape\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31170142\/Trip-Leader-16-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Money Talk<\/strong> <span lang=\"EN\">Keeping the costs equalized between everyone on the trip is essential. As TL, you\u2019re basically donating your time, and cannot ask for compensation or discount on costs. First of all, it\u2019s your friends, so no. Also, if it turns out that goods are being exchanged, or someone walks away with a profit, then suddenly, your private trip falls under the \u2018outfitter\u2019 umbrella, and you have a whole new world of permits and regulations. In fact, if a ranger sniffs out that someone is \u2018guiding\u2019 the rest of the group to their financial benefit, you may be facing some hefty fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">The biggest cost, perhaps besides shuttle, is often food, so save your receipts from the group buy and divide it evenly. Do your best to collect money ASAP, and definitely before everyone drives home. As soon as you get into service, download Venmo. It gets weirder to have to text someone weeks after the trip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\">Trip leading is a commitment for sure, and often an act of service for our friends and our rivers. The sense of pride that comes from this leadership role is powerful though, and when you look around and see the people you love hanging around the campfire, telling stories from the day, it feels good to know that you helped make this happen.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you got yourself a river permit. 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