Tanner Marval

Tanner Marval

Orange Torpedo

River Guide

18

yrs experience

I knew several of the guides for our company well before I started (Tim Satre, Mike Slagle, Robbie Henderson, etc.). Satre was one of my wrestling coaches in high school and knew of some openings and was able to help me land a position with the company. Ultimately, it was the friendships I have created with other guides and guests that have completely changed my original path of pursuing a position in the medical field and moving into education. The lifelong lessons, friendships, and therapies have all been reasons that continue to bring me back year after year.

  • Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Lower Rogue River or Main Salmon
  • Favorite part of a trip: Movie night! This is where all of the photos and videos we have taken along the river are shown. It's amazing to see the laughs, cheers, and hollers that come with our trip thus far.
  • Certifications: CPR and AED, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Trip Leader Certification
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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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