Genevieve Hebert

Genevieve Hebert

Orange Torpedo

Raft Guide

5

yrs experience

I used to be a kindergarten teacher in another life! I found the pipeline to guiding in that it still feels like I’m herding cats sometimes, just in the most beautiful outdoor classroom. After leaving teaching and the Midwest, I guided for several years in Montana on the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork and Gallatin rivers. I found my way to the Main Salmon eventually and fell in love with multi-day river trips. You can’t beat sleeping under the stars, sharing meals on the beach with your crew, and the beautiful bond you form with the boat you get to tirelessly rig and de-rig day after day. I really liked getting to know customers more personally over 6-day trips and watching them connect with nature. I found a home with Orange Torpedo and now work my dream job with my best friends guiding the Salmon River every week. Life is but a dream!

  • Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Lochsa River
  • Favorite part of a trip: Waking up mid-trip and realizing I’ve forgotten what day it is and that I’ve fully succumbed to river time.
  • Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR and AED, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Trip Leader Certification
Rowan Stromberg

Rowan Stromberg

Orange Torpedo

Guide

I have been kayaking for 13 years, and the river has become my second home. I started guiding because I wanted to share my passion for whitewater and help others experience places they would never see from the shore. My favorite part of guiding is watching guests conquer rapids, build confidence, and leave with unforgettable memories. I love working with Orange Torpedo Trips because every day brings a new adventure, an incredible team to work alongside, and the chance to introduce people to the excitement and beauty of the river.

  • Hometown: Central Point, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Powerhouse Falls
  • Favorite part of a trip: Kayaking and meeting new people
  • Certifications: CPR and AED, Trip Leader Certification

Tim Satre

Tim Satre

Orange Torpedo

Guide

Favorite River: Rogue or North Umpqua Off-season Pursuit: Enjoy hunting, fishing, and hiking What I love about being a guide: The sense of adventure that rivers give me.

Julia Codding

Julia Codding

Orange Torpedo

Guide

I started guiding with my best friend who I boated with in high school and it’s one of my favorite decisions I’ve ever made! I love being on the river, showing new people my favorite place, bettering my skills and knowledge with others, and having fun while doing hard things. My favorite part of guiding is watching people's faces after they did something they were nervous about and the fun to be had at camp after a great day. I love OTT because it feels like a family; guides are treated well, we have nice equipment, and I love the option of kayaking on every trip. OTT is the best!

  • Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Snowhole Canyon and Blue Canyon on the Lower Salmon
  • Favorite part of a trip: When the sun goes down on a sandy beach and it’s time to cut the dutch oven dessert!
  • Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR and AED, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Trip Leader Certification, EMT, BSN, RN

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