Preparing for Your Journey

Alumni “Flow” River Retreat
May 23–27, 2027

Forms
Dates & Travel
Mild to Wild Info
What to Pack
Payments

Before You Arrive

  • Intake Questionnaire

    A few questions to help us get to know you.

    DUE: TBD DATE

    Open Questionnaire

  • Health Form

    Health, dietary, and emergency contact details, kept confidential.

    DUE: TBD DATE

    Open Form

  • DITR Liability Waiver

    Diamond in the Rough's waiver for participation in the retreat.

    DUE: TBD DATE

    Sign Waiver

  • Mild to Wild Waiver

    Required by the outfitter for all rafting participants.

    DUE: TBD DATE

    Sign Waiver

  • National Park Pass

    Required for ages 16+ entering Dinosaur National Monument.

    DUE: BEFORE DEPARTURE

    Get Pass

  • Ride Share Sheet

    Offering or looking for a ride? Add your name for carpools.

    OPTIONAL

    Open Sheet
Peope in a Raft with choppy waters on the River with Trees and Mountains

Gathering Dates

Gear Orientation

MAY 22 · 7:30 PM · MICROTEL BREAKFAST AREA
DRY BAGS AT FRONT DESK IF YOU ARRIVE LATE

Departure

MAY 23 · 7:30 AM

Return

MAY 27 · TIME TBD

Pre-Trip Call

THUR, APRIL1 · 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

ZOOM LINK

Post-Trip Call

THUR, JULY 1 · 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

ZOOM LINK

Aerial View of Yampa River and Dinosaur National Monument

Directions to Vernal

MICROTEL, 1041 S 1500 E, NAPLES, UT 84078

Meeting Point

GRAND JUNCTION (GJT) · 2 HR 45 MIN
SALT LAKE CITY (SLC) · 3 HR
MOAB (CNY) · 3 HR 45 MIN
DENVER (DEN) · 5 HR 30 MIN
DURANGO (DRO) · 6 HR 30 MIN

Airports

RIDE SHARE SPREADSHEET (LINK TBD)

Ride Share

EACH PERSON 16 AND OLDER NEEDS A VISITOR PASS
GET A PASS

National Park 
Pass

OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS 

Directions

NIGHT OF MAY 22 · MICROTEL
CALL 435-781-8141 AND ASK FOR MILD TO WILD RATE

Lodging
View of Dinosaur Monument through a Cave opening

Mild to Wild Information

For five days, we'll float through the canyons of Dinosaur National Monument, with time for meditation, inquiry, and council, and nights camped along the riverbanks.

Guides

MILD TO WILD RAFTING

PROVIDED BY THE OUTFITTER - SAMPLE MENU
GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN OR VEG OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Meals

RIVER AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Gear
Camping

RIVERSIDE CAMPS EVERY NIGHT

Itinerary

MILD TO WILD TRIP ITINERARY

OPTIONAL

Paddling

RAFTING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WITH HEART OR PULMONARY CONDITIONS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE’RE HAPPY TO TALK THEM THROUGH WITH YOU.

Wellbeing

Packing for the River

Raft with people floating along the Yampa River

  • Mild to Wild’s Packing Guide has everything you need for your time on the river.

    Click here to view the packing guide.

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    Weather during the month of May is highs of 74 and lows of 40. Canyons tend to make their own weather patterns, so always bring rain gear!

    Click this link for Weather and Rapids Info from Mild to Wild.

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    Click here for more information on the camp situation with Mild to Wild.

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Ancient Sand and Stone Structures

Payments

Deposit

$630 · RECEIVED AT REGISTRATION

Second Payment

50% of REMAINING BALANCE
DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2026

Final Payment

REMAINING BALANCE
DUE FEBRUARY 17, 2027

Payment Methods

VENMO · PAYPAL · ZELLE · CHECK

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY DETAILS TBD

OPTIONAL · [include Mild to Wild's RoamRight recommendation?]

Travel Insurance

Questions?

Running late or lost on the way?
Marlena 415-450-8955 or Nihar 510-295-8739

Contact our Retreat Coordinator