DGUTS '26 Back On The cancellation has been cancelled. New camp: Cottonwood Canyon State Park, John Day River — Aug 13–16, out of the fire and smoke. Maupin is still off-limits. Read the story →
DGUTS '26 · Ship Happens

FAQ

Everything you were too proud to ask about a long weekend on a river with these people. Yes, Jimmy, this means you.

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Ship Happens FAQ

Read before you float
01Is there a poop deck?

There's a vault toilet at the End of the Road, which is a poop deck with worse ventilation and better graffiti.

02What if I fall off my floatie?

That's not falling off, that's an unscheduled baptism. Feet downstream, nose up, and your crewmates will haul you in by whatever's grabbable.

03Will the water be cold?

Historic news: the John Day in August is the warmest water this operation has ever offered. The shrinkage advisory is officially lifted.

04Can I bring my plus one?

Plus 1 through plus 100. The river is big and the group camp holds more complaints than people.

05Wasn't this trip canceled?

For about a day and a half. Then Jeff re-read the flag, found no fine print about roads, and moved camp one river east. The full saga is on the Press page.

06Is the trip kid-friendly?

Extremely. Kids ran the show last year. The adults are merely the propulsion system, snack dispensary, and cautionary tale.

07What does "high-side!" mean?

It means throw your body at the high side of the raft RIGHT NOW and ask questions later. It is the only order on this trip that isn't a suggestion.

08Dress code?

Sun-safe up top, swim-ready below, and whatever crimes-against-fashion river hat you own.

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The flag
keeps

DGUTS '26 is back on — same flag, different river. Camp is booked and paid at Cottonwood Canyon on the John Day, out of the fire and smoke. No forms this time: text Jeff you’re coming, then drive east and look for the flag.