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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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.

Mike Slagle

Mike Slagle

Orange Torpedo

Guide

Favorite River: Main Salmon or Rogue Off-season Pursuit: Retired high school science teacher and coach What I love about being a guide: Meeting new people and sharing our rivers with guests.

Greyson DeBo

Greyson DeBo

Orange Torpedo

River Guide

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

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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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