Josh Makepeace

Josh Makepeace

Orange Torpedo

Business Development

20

yrs experience

I was born and raised in Merlin. OTT and the Rogue River were my backyard, and I have a deep and rich history with the company stemming back to my childhood. Guiding well requires a ceaseless drive to improve, and I love that element of the craft. OTT is truly a team-based approach to wilderness adventure and, like sport, it’s a beautiful thing to see the guides working as a cohesive unit in service of making these experiences magical for guests.

  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Fawn Falls to the Submarine Hole on the Illinois River
  • Favorite part of a trip: Connecting with people and seeing them grow from trepidation to triumph over the course of a trip!
  • Certifications: CPR and AED
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Fred Taylor

Fred Taylor

Orange Torpedo

Idaho Operations Manager

Favorite River: Salmon River Off-season Pursuit: Operates Salmon River Drifters What I love about being a guide: Sharing my backyard with people who have never seen it before.

Derek Pratt

Derek Pratt

Orange Torpedo

Raft Guide

I started my guiding career in summer of 2017. I carry the name as a 3rd generation river guide. I enjoy this job over the rest because our customers always show up to have a fun time and the vibes are good. I work with OTT to uphold our traditions and saga as one of the best whitewater experiences in the world.

  • Hometown: City of Rogue River
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Inner-tubing the Class IVs, Mule Creek Canyon and Blossom Bar
  • Favorite part of a trip: Stargazing
  • Certifications: CPR and AED, IRF Level III Trip Leader

Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham

Orange Torpedo

Guide

I started guiding because I ran out of friends and family who would go rafting with me. Now OTT books the guests, provides the gear, and transports us to and from the river. My favorite thing to do is take first timers and people who are nervous. Watching them go from apprehensive to having fun is fun for me. The reason I work for OTT is they sent me an email after I went on a trip with them. It said they were hiring guides and I was welcome to try out.

  • Hometown: Boron, California
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Wooldridge, because it's splashy and technical
  • Favorite part of a trip: Getting to know my guests
  • Certifications: CPR and AED, Commercial Driver License, Wilderness First Aid

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Chipor Holdings LLC DBA Orange Torpedo Trips operates under special use permits issued by the following land management agencies: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Klamath National Forest, Umpqua National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Bureau Of Land Management Vale Office, Bureau Of Land Management Cottonwood Office. Orange Torpedo is a fully licensed, insured, and bonded outfitter through the Idaho Outfitters & Guides Licensing Board (IOGLB # 14651), and a licensed outfitter with the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB #1236). Orange Torpedo Trips is an equal opportunity recreation services provider & employer.

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