Creek 1 weekend

Ride your line with ease and a dry spraydeck! At class IV whitewater you can only hit your line if you work with the flow. That's why at Creek 1 Course we look closely at the flow and use it. We analyze the currents and define exactly which weight shift and which pull on the paddle are necessary to precisely ride your chosen line. At the same time, you will learn how to control boofing, steps and rollers.

Be aware of movement sequences: upper body posture and paddle use
Analyze complex lines
Timing: precise edge changes and stroke sequences
Boofen

Drilling in sweeping waters
Driving impact cushions
Boofing over steps and rollers
Turning maneuvers in rollers
Driving sweeping water combinations
Scouting and securing

Lower and Upper Ötztaler Ache
Brandenberger Ache
Middle Ruetz
Lower Sill
OETZ TROPHY qualifying course on the Ötztaler Ache (Wellerbrücke)

To be able to take part in Creek 1 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
safely class III whitewater (e.g. Untere Ötz, abseiling section of the Soca, Brandenberger Ache: Wiesklamm, Loisach).
master the Whitewater Roll (at least 80% roll-up rate).

WW IV independently and safely.
Getting pressure on the paddle blade at the crucial moment.
Drive lines precisely.
Finding sensible places to boulder and implementing a sequence of movements with the right timing.