1. Throughout the book, Bridget talks about the importance of intuition in guiding us on our chosen path. How has your intuition helped you? Do you trust your gut, or do you have a hard time listening to feelings? Is your gut trustworthy?

2. Discuss the first moment that Bridget “hears” the river during her incident in the Snake River. Have you ever felt that the natural world was giving you a sign?

3. Bridget quotes from Kris Kristofferson’s song “Me and Bobby McGee”: “Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose.” How does Bridget’s strained relationship with her family inform her freedom? What are the downsides of the independence she experienced? And how did the freedom end up shaping the rest of her life?

4. During Bridget’s time in Zambia, she comes to realize the privilege disparity between her rafting company and local Zambians. How does this affect her own understanding of her place in the world? How does it affect her relationship with Steve and others in the rafting company?

5. How does Bridget’s relationship with rafting evolve throughout the memoir? How does it mirror her confidence and sense of self as she navigates young adulthood?

6. Bridget writes, “Living is being willing to embrace adventure, whether it’s a river trip or improving connections with loved ones.” In this context, how do you embrace adventure in your life?

7. Bridget’s parents both take rafting trips with her, bringing Bridget’s personal and professional lives to a head. What tension is at play, and what does Bridget learn about her family and herself? Have you ever experienced your work life and personal life converging?

8. As Bridget enters the whitewater rafting world, it’s apparent how male-dominated the sport is. How does Bridget navigate sexism and bias throughout her journey? Share your experiences in spaces dominated by people not like yourself.