LGBTQ+ Family Rafting - Westwater Canyon
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2026
In 2026, TVOP is partnering once again with Holiday River Expeditions to introduce LGBTQ+ Family Rafting! This summer, we’re celebrating queer families, and we want you to join us!
Savor the balance between thrilling kayak and stand-up paddleboard play among rapids and dreamy, timeless stretches spent floating amid stunning, ancient canyon walls. Westwater Canyon provides ample space to deepen existing bonds and forge new connections in a place unlike any other.
Although this particular family-focused affinity trip is a new offering, our collaboration with Holiday is time-honored. Holiday’s expert and affirming guides provide trip logistics, exciting whitewater, day hikes, and gourmet dining while our TVOP facilitators build an intentional container to feel seen and brave in. As we like to say, “they bring the gear, we bring the queer.”
If you’re looking to feel the comfort of enjoying a deeply treasured natural place within the context of a safer than usual space, join us for this very special adventure.
A few more trip details…
This trip is intended for family members ages 8 and up who are LGBTQ+ or belong to a queer family. We recognize that queer family structures come in all varieties, and whether you identify as a queer individual or a family member ally, this trip is for you. We also understand and feel deeply that within the queer community, our chosen family IS family and is as important -or more important than- a traditional nuclear family. We welcome and celebrate all family structures within the LGBTQ+ community on this trip!
This trip starts and ends in Green River, Utah. All food and accommodations will be provided for the duration of the trip. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations (food, stay, and transportation) before and after the trip. For more info on Holiday’s travel policies and recommendations, click here.
This event is BYOB for anyone 21+ - we ask those who decide to drink alcohol to do so responsibly. For more on our trip substance policies, you can click to view our General Trip and Refund Policies here.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Green River, UT
(Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) Land)
Start Date: 8am, August 7, 2026
End Date: August 9, 2026
Cost: $690-1050 sliding scale per person
Estimated value: $890
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Includes: All food & rafting gear from trip launch on August 7 (dry bags, camp chair, utensils, cups, bowls)
Doesn't Include: Carpool to trip location, tents & sleeping supplies, personal items, clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who experience financial barriers, are looking for reparations pricing, and/or have high travel expenses. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
