Greyson DeBo

Greyson DeBo

Orange Torpedo

River Guide

5

yrs experience

I’ve been coming on river trips with OTT since I was 4 years old. The river has always been, and likely always will be, my favorite place to be. I believe the Wild and Scenic River sections are some of the last places on earth where you can take a vacation that really allows you to be fully present with the people you care about. My favorite part of the job is watching kids come on trips and seeing their faces light up like mine did when I was their age.

  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Amazon Queen on the North Umpqua
  • Favorite part of a trip: Meeting all the awesome people who choose an adventure as their vacation!
  • Certifications: CPR and AED, Trip Leader Certification
Jim Crystal

Jim Crystal

Orange Torpedo

Guide

Favorite River: Lower Salmon

Tanner Marval

Tanner Marval

Orange Torpedo

River Guide

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

Blake Hart

Blake Hart

Orange Torpedo

First Year Guide

I first got into rafting when I was around 14 years old because of my father. Being hired at Orange Torpedo Trips brought me closer to what I loved doing with my Dad and helped me appreciate all the small things that happen on the river. Seeing people's smiles is the best part of the job, especially at the end of the trip when everyone is talking about their favorite rapid or the wildlife they saw.

  • Hometown: Lake Oswego, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Fish Ladder on the Lower Rogue
  • Favorite part of a trip: Seeing others enjoy the water
  • Certifications: CPR and AED

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