Lofer weekend

Hardly any other river in the central Alpine region has as much to offer in October as the Saalach. During our Lofer weekend, we will let off steam for two days on the slalom course, the Devil's Gorge and the stretch between Au and Unken.

At this camp we offer an advanced 2 and a Creek 1 Course course. Please click on one of the courses below to find out more details about the course content and prerequisites.

WW intensive course including roller training!

Do you feel at home on class II whitewater and would finally like to enter more difficult waters? Or are you already a frequent visitor to class III whitewater but would like to be a bit more confident? Then this is the course for you. We'll show you how much fun more gradients and more water pressure can be if you simply rely on the current and your technique.
In this course, we focus on using the current, estimating lines and navigating tactics in a group, as well as on good technique. The aim of the course is to develop routine in class III whitewater .

Course content
Exercises
Prerequisites
Goals

Flow theory
Recognizing and using different currents on the river
Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation.
Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
Control of the kayak by proper edging and blade pressure
Scouting: Assessing dangers, choosing lines
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety posts
Boofen

Driving impact cushions
Breaking out
Punching stones
Sweeping water combinations

To be able to take part in Advanced 2 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
be sure to visit class II whitewater .
be at least 14 years old (we also offer youth courses at the Soča).

Be able to drive independently class III whitewater

Your way to WW IV!

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 boof and control steps and rollers.

Our Creek 1 courses teach you how to move safely and independently on class IV whitewater !

Course content
Exercises
Prerequisites
Goals

Be aware of movement sequences: upper body posture and paddle use
Analyze complex lines
Timing: precise edge changes and stroke sequences
Boofen
Use flow elements and river obstacles for your own line
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety

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

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 Soča, Brandenberger Ache: Wiesklamm, Loisach).
master the Whitewater Roll (at least 80% roll-up rate).
be at least 14 years old.

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.

There are still places available!

Key data and prices

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Accommodation
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We meet on the first day of the course at 10:00 am at the large parking lot in Lofer.

If desired, we will rent a vacation apartment in Lofer. That way it's easy to cope with low temperatures and you're sure to have dry paddling gear in the morning!