O.A.R.S. practices Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics: we pack it in and we pack it out. We’ll bring a porta-potty, which is typically a large ammo can with a toilet seat securely placed on top. It is just as comfortable as your toilet at home - it just doesn’t flush. The porta-potty seals tightly and is transported to the next camp down river. We also provide sufficient toilet paper. Pit toilets/outhouses are found on the Rogue and the Middle Fork Salmon Rivers. These are maintained by the BLM or USFS, and they may sometimes be accessed if duty calls.

Upon arrival at camp, your guides will determine the most scenic and private spot in camp to place the unit. It will most likely be the best view from a ‘throne’ you may ever experience. This arrangement is sometimes referred to as the unit, the p.u. (portable unit), the groover, the privy. If you’ve heard it called something else, let us know.

When you are not in camp, whether you are on the river or hiking, and you need to make a ‘pit stop’ – notify your guide and s/he will give you appropriate instructions. There are different rules for different rivers.

Don’t be shy, remember, we’re all in the same boat!