Women’s River Journey
with Cate & Susan Elizabeth
Sept. 25 – Oct. 2, 2026
8 days, 45 miles of flat-water paddling,
Delicious food, Ages 18to 80+,
12 participants max.
Guides: Cate Burnett & Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
Pricing: $3295
The deposit and cost of The River’s Path Canoe Adventures are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance through our partner Outward Travel to protect your investment.
We travel by canoe—
through a living canyon,
immersed in the deep ancestral rhythms of the land.
Over days on the river, we slow our pace to match the water. We listen. We rest. We remember what it feels like to be in our bodies, in community, and in right relationship with the land. With nature as our guide, mornings open softly. Days unfold with intention. Evenings are held by firelight, shared meals, and story telling.
This journey is for women who are longing for deep connection.
You don’t need to be an expert paddler.
You don’t need to arrive with answers.
Just a willingness to show up, be carried,
and let the river and canyon hold you.
If you’re ready to step out of your everyday life and into something ancient, grounding, and alive—
the river is waiting. You are welcome here- just as you are.
Meet the Guides
Cate Burnett
Women’s River Journey Guide
Cate is a naturalist, rite of passage guide and wilderness mentor with over 35 years of experience leading transformative journeys in the Pacific Northwest, desert rivers of Utah and Hawaii. Deeply connected to wild places, she brings a soulful, attentive presence that invites curiosity, reflection and discovery. Her guidance connects the ancestral rhythms of place with the quiet inner stirrings that shape a person’s life.
Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
Women’s River Journey Guide
Susan brings over 30 years of experience as an adventurer, educator, coach, and rite of passage guide. Rooted in a deep love of wild places, creative expression, and community, she weaves nature-based practices, council, and art to support meaningful connection and transformation. Susan has guided people of all ages and believes deeply in the wisdom of land, water, and shared experience.
What to Expect – Overnight Canoe Trip on the Green River
While the exact itinerary will change based on the theme of the trip, some things are common for all trips down through Labyrinth Canyon:
We’ll canoe a total of 45 miles down the Green River through the steep canyon walls of Labyrinth Canyon in Utah. The trip begins at Ruby Ranch (located just south of I-70) to Mineral Bottom (located near Canyonlands National Park). Four to five days of paddling will be interspersed with layovers at wilderness campsites along the canyon. Paddle days are usually 7-15 miles each or about 3-5 hours of gentle paddling. The river has no rapids and hardly any current. It is muddy and shallow (except for high water in May and June)
While in camp, in addition to our theme program activity, we may swim, take short hikes or explore side canyons. After we all pitch in during camp setup, we’ll have plenty of free time to relax, enjoy our surroundings and have the opportunity to get to know each other as we experience the beauty around us. Then we’ll come together each evening around the campfire.
The River’s Path guided overnight canoe trips involve staying deep in the wilderness with no electricity or cellular reception, and in case of an emergency, evacuation will be done via rescue boat or helicopter. If you need to have medically necessary equipment that uses electricity or need to stay in contact with someone at home, the guides will have a texting device available. Please contact Lauren Bond at 303-859-7174 or lauren@theriverspath.org to discuss.
Temperature changes quickly and can be unexpected, so it is important to bring items from the packing list in case of any drastic changes. Rain and thunderstorms can pop up at any point. Temperatures for each month can range from the high 60s and low 30s for March to the high 100s and lows in the 70s for August. Please see the NOAA graph for Labyrinth Canyon monthly weather averages.
The section of the Green River we will be on is considered a Class I river with no rapids. This is essentially a flat water trip.
Each canoe accommodates two people and they include two Crazy Creek camp chairs with backrests. Canoes will carry all of the personal gear and camp supplies.
The River’s Path will supply 2 dry bags, one large and one small, for your personal gear.
Group gear provided includes: canoes, paddles, life jackets, canoe seat backs, camp chairs, full kitchen setup. Supplies provided include: all food, shade canopy and river toilet with a privacy shelter.
Your personal camp gear that you are responsible for includes: tent, tarps, sleeping bag, and anything else you need that is not provided. That being said, we highly recommend you approach this with a minimalist mentality. Everything you bring, along with your canoe partner, must fit on your canoe. We will supply you with a complete packing list.
While many adventurists kayak the Green River, the amount of gear, supplies, and coolers of fresh food on our journey requires canoes.
The River’s Path will provide food and drinks for all meals and snacks. We can accommodate most diets including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The water is too muddy for most portable water filtration devices, so we will pack all drinking water.
If you have other needs or concerns, contact the trip guide, Lauren Bond at 303-859-7174 or lauren@theriverspath.org
It’s important to note that this is a collaborative experience. To form a strong community and have an even more powerful, life changing, memorable experience, each individual in the group will participate and share in camp responsibilities. Everyone helps with setting up and taking down camp, unloading and loading canoes, cooking meals and cleaning up. Each individual must bring their own tent, sleeping bag and pad, as well as other items on the packing list. Those using a hammock must provide an appropriate setup for that.
During your trip through the Labyrinth Canyon you’ll find a slow meandering river with steep colorful canyon walls, amazing side canyons (and maybe evidence of ancient civilizations), incredible stars, unforgettable sunsets, and a hushed serenity you’ll find no place else. No matter where you look you’ll see the unforgettable and awe inspiring colors and sounds of nature.
You might consider long sleeved shirts and pants, bug lotion and head netting if you are extremely sensitive to bug bites. Birds like golden eagles, peregrine falcons, canyon wrens, screech owls, and more can be seen along with small animals like beavers and larger ones like desert bighorn sheep and deer.