Kaleb Mialkovsky

Kaleb Mialkovsky

Orange Torpedo

Guide

2

yrs experience

When I started with OTT, they welcomed me with open arms to a world I had never seen before! The world of being a river guide has its many benefits and challenges along with it. With OTT, I was boosted with a sense of confidence on the water I had never experienced before. With the tools they provided me for success, it has opened up so many opportunities and the possibility for potential connections I can make with people in a setting nobody can say isn’t a great time. All around in my professional experience so far, you can’t beat some time on the water with good people!

  • Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Nugget Falls and the Green Room
  • Favorite part of a trip: The opportunity to get to know people and their life experiences, also the fact that we provide our guests with an experience that some have never seen before!
  • Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR and AED
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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