Whitewater Rafting Survey: Part II

     

    
 
 

 

 
Your Opinions Count! 

       
  Thank you very much for participating in the second part of this survey. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, and you'll be helping to improve outfitter services and make rafting trips even better!

As before, your responses are confidential and will not be associated with your name.

Please note: If you took more than one whitewater rafting trip this summer, please complete the survey in relation to the trip you were on when you filled out the initial survey.

And, don't forget, by completing this survey, you'll be entered into a drawing for a

Free NRS Life Jacket!

 

Q1

 

What was the name of the outfitter you used?

  or

    I don't remember

 

   

 

   
Please rate your experience with each aspect of your rafting trip:
 
 Q2

 

High quality rafting equipment
 


 

Q3 Appearance of outfitter facilities
 
     I did not have any experience with the facilities
 
Q4 Having experienced challenging rapids
 

 
Q5 That my guide looked like a "river guide"
 

 
Q6 Guides who were responsive to my individual needs
  

 
Q7 Quantity of the food provided


 
Q8  Quality of the food provided
 

 
Q9 Guide skill level
 

 
Q10 Development of my rafting skills
  

 
Q11  Fun entertainment off of the river
 

 
Q12  Helpfulness of the person/s taking my reservation
  
      I did not correspond with such a person

 

Q13  Staying warm
 

 
Q14  Having access to alcoholic beverages (NOTE: This question applies only to Salmon River customers)
  

 
   

 

    
Please rate each aspect of your rafting experience in terms of how important it was to you BEFORE your trip and then rate your ACTUAL experience with it:
 
Q15  Having good communication with my guide
  
           
 
Q16 To be with my friends/family

           
 
Q17 Guide knowledge of the area

         
 
Q18 Feeling safe on the river
  
         
 
Q19

To experience a thrill
 
          
 

Q20 To be with people who have interests similar to mine

          
 

Q21

To avoid everyday responsibilities for a while
 
          
 

Q22

To see wildlife
 
          
 

Q23

To get away from the usual demands of life
 
          
 

Q24

To experience a sense of adventure
 
          
 

Q25 To be close to nature
 
          
 
Q26 To feel as though I'm on "river time"
 
          
 
Q27 To be where things are natural

          
 

Q28 To share activities with my family/friends

          
 

Q29 To enjoy the scenery
 
          
 
 



 

    
Please answer the following questions about your overall impressions of your rafting experience:
 
Q30 Based on everything I know about the outfitter I used, I would rate the overall quality of the outfitter as:
 

 
Q31 I would take more trips with the outfitter in upcoming years.
 

 
Q32 When compared to perceptions I have of companies that provide similar services, this outfitter is:
  

 
Q33 I did the right thing by deciding to have a rafting experience.
 

 
Q34 I believe that the price I paid for my rafting trip was a reasonable one.
 

 
Q35 I would recommend the outfitter to someone looking to go on a rafting trip.
 

 
Q36 I enjoyed my whitewater rafting experience.
 

 
Q37 From start to finish, this outfitter exceeded my expectations of service.
 

 
Q38 In comparison to my perception of other outfitters’ pricing and services, I believe I received a “fair deal.”
 

 
 


Almost Done
Thank you again!

 

Q39 I think of the outfitter I'm reporting on as “my” outfitter.
 

 
Q40 The benefits of my rafting trip outweighed its costs.
  

 
Q41 My choice to experience a rafting trip was a wise one.
 

 
Q42 The quality of the service provided by this outfitter is outstanding.
 

 
Q43 Overall, I believe I received a good value for my money on my rafting trip.
 

 
Q44 The outfitter I'm reporting on is my favorite outfitter.
 

 
Q45 Overall, I was satisfied with my whitewater rafting trip experience.
 

 
Q46 I would say positive things about the outfitter I used to other people.
 

 
 

 
 
Final section: Information about you (confidential).
 
 
Q47
 
What sources of information did you use when selecting this outfitter? (Please check all that apply)
 
  Referral from friend/family/coworker
  Hotel/local recommendation
  Past experience with outfitter
  Magazine/Article
                 If so, which one/s?  
  Organization/Club
                 If so, which one/s?  
  Brochures
                 If so, where did you find them? 
  Internet
                 If so, how did you come to find the website?
                
  Other: Please explain 
                

  I was not responsible for or aware of the outfitter selection process
 

Q48 About how much did you pay (per person) for your trip?
 

 
Q49 Which of the following best describes your total family income before taxes in 2004?
 
   Under $20,000
   $20,000 - 40,000
   $40,001 - 60,000
   $60,001 - 80,000
   $80,001 - 120,000
   $120,001 - 160,000
   Over $160,000
 
Q50 Since your rafting trip, have you said anything positive about the specific outfitter you used to anyone?
 
   No
   Yes, to 1 person
   Yes, to between 2 and 5 people
   Yes, to between 6 and 10
   Yes, to more than 11 people
 
Q51 Since your rafting trip, have you said anything negative about the specific outfitter you used?
 
   No
   Yes, to 1 person
   Yes, to between 2 and 5 people
   Yes, to between 6 and 10
   Yes, to more than 11 people
 
Q52 If you take another rafting trip, how likely are you to return to the same river?
 

 
Q53 What one thing, if anything, could your outfitting service or guide have done to improve your overall experience?
 

 
Q54 Please feel free to add any other information you think would be valuable for outfitters to know about your rafting experience.
 

 
Q55
Finally, please provide your FULL NAME and the name
of the river you rafted:

(This is critical so that we can match your responses to the survey you took before your rafting trip and so we can enter your name in the life jacket drawing!)

 

Which river did you raft?

  Arkansas River   Salmon River

****winner will be notified via email In January****
 

FINISHED!

Please click the "submit" button to send your responses to us:

For further information, contact:
 
Jennifer Farnum
Department of Conservation Social Sciences
 
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
 Moscow, ID  83844-1139
Email: wrc@uidaho.edu
Phone:  208-885-2268

or

Dr. Troy Hall
Department of Conservation Social Sciences
 
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
 Moscow, ID  83844-1139
Email: troyh@uidaho.edu
Phone:  208-885-9455