Ryan Hunter

Ryan Hunter

Orange Torpedo

River Dude

28

yrs experience

My best friend Bill Narus introduced me to Eric Smith, who got me started guiding during my master’s program at SOU. As a coach and teacher, I respect and enjoy seeing guests take on the challenges of whitewater and be willing to try difficult things in beautiful places. OTT lets me guide a variety of wild and scenic rivers in different environments and in different types of boats. It’s never the same trip. Always a new adventure and a new challenge with amazing people.

  • Hometown: Winston, Oregon
  • Favorite rapid or stretch: Upper and Lower Island on the North Umpqua
  • Favorite part of a trip: All of it
  • Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR and AED, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Commercial Driver License, Trip Leader Certification
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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