River Wisdom

A river trip sounds great, right? But how long do you want to stay out there, and how much do you want to experience the different aspects of the river? Some folks love camping under the stars, forgetting what day it is, completely checking out of the modern media-filled environment. Others prefer the thrill of whitewater, but prefer a hot shower and clean sheets. Or maybe you only have a day to spare along your vacation route, and just want to see if rafting is your thing. All of these feelings are embraced at Orange Torpedo, and we offer trips that will suit both your taste for adventure and your schedule. To help you choose the right trip for you, here are some things to consider. Keep reading ›

We were camped on the banks of the lower Salmon river, the sunset that night lit up the horizon in brilliant displays of fiery orange, late summer peach, and a dusty desert mauve; the mountains in the distance glowed blue, and the reflection of the sky’s colors bled into the calm water in front of our beach like ink on wet paper. It was as if the river herself were welcoming us. It was our first night of a five day trip and at the moment, five days just didn’t seem like enough time.  The sunset colors faded and the sun slipped behind the mountains, leaving us with twinkling stars above, and a... Keep reading ›

  Even River Guides Have Some Wisdom to Share.       Keep reading ›

River Wisdom Wednesday | 04.16.2014     Orange Torpedo Trips' General Manager, Erik ("N.G.") snapped this shot of himself with OTT guide Aaron Lieberman and their fellow Nepalese guides from atop--what can most generously be called--a mechanically suspect Jeep just minutes after pulling away from the takeout for the Sun Kosi River in Nepal. While their adventure down the world-class Sun Kosi River was, by all accounts, the trip of a lifetime, the moment captured here marks the beginning of what would prove a whole different kind of adventure, which N.G. thus summarized: "During our almos... Keep reading ›

    Our River Wisdom is a Wednesday thing...  But we're transitioning to River Time.    OTT Guide Ryan Hunter on a recent pre-season North Umpqua Trip       Keep reading ›

Take your Wednesday into deeper water.     Keep reading ›

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The Rogue River has always seemed miraculous to us. Discover it for yourself.     Keep reading ›

We dream of rivers. What fills your dreams?     Keep reading ›

Photo shot by Eric Weiseth on the Bhote Kosi River in Nepal   Keep reading ›