Ötztal Camp 2

Die Ötztaler Ache lockt im Spätsommer und Herbst Kajakfahrer:innen aus der ganzen Welt nach Tirol. Zuverlässige Wasserstände und viele verschiedene Strecken unterschiedlicher Schwierigkeit machen das Ötztal zu dieser Jahreszeit zum angesagtesten Treffpunkt für Wildwassersportler. Bei unserem Ötztal Kajakcamp bieten wir zwei verschiedene Kurse im Bereich WW III / IV und WW IV / V an.

Der Creek 1 Kurs wird vorwiegend auf der unteren Ötz, der oberen Ötz, der Köfelser Strecke und der unteren Venter Ache unterwegs sein. Beim Creek 2 Kurs geht es schon etwas härter zur Sache. Je nach Können der TeilnehmerInnen stehen unter anderem die mittlere Ötz und die Wellerbrücken Strecke auf dem Programm. Da Sicherheit für uns an oberster Stelle steht, werden wir es zu Beginn des Camps locker angehen und die Schwierigkeit der befahrenen Strecken angemessen steigern.

Bei diesem Camp bieten wir einen Creek 1 und einen Creek 2 Kurs an. Bitte klicke unten auf einen der Kurse, um weitere Details über die jeweiligen Kursinhalte und die Voraussetzungen zu erfahren.

Your way to WW IV!

Ride your line with ease and a dry spraydeck! On class IV whitewater you can only hit your line if you work with the flow. That's why on the Creek 1 Course we look closely at the current 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 boat and control steps and rollers.

In our Creek 1 courses you will learn to move safely and independently on class IV whitewater !

Course content
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

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

Ötztaler Ache
Venter Ache
Other rivers depending on the water level.

To take part in the Creek 1 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
safe 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.

Creeking perfection course!

If you feel comfortable on class IV whitewater , you can confidently hit your lines and there are no major deficits in your kayaking technique, then this is the right course for you. The aim here is to move fluidly in difficult whitewater.

Ride your lines with little effort and lots of style. We'll show you how it all works and give you valuable tips that will help you on heavy white water and massively increase the fun factor.

Safety is of course also an important topic in this course. But don't worry - we won't be standing around pointlessly on the bank with the throw bag at every spot. Instead, we'll think about what kind of safety device makes sense where and why and then implement it as quickly as possible. After all, we want to paddle!

Course content
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

In the Creek 2 Course , we assume that you have mastered everything you need technically to be able to navigate WW IV safely and independently. In the course, we deal with tactical considerations and give your technique the finishing touches. The program includes, for example

Analyze lines and drive precisely
Finding the fast line
Leanboof
Landing steps safely
Minimize effort through efficient paddling style
Maximize pressure on the paddle blade at the decisive moment

Ötztaler Ache
Venter Ache
Other rivers depending on the water level.

To take part in the Creek 2 Course , you must

class IV whitewater with confidence.
have experience in safety.
safely eskimotieren.

Navigate difficult white water with ease.
Assess locations correctly and organize access.
Independently create a safety concept for heavy driving.

There are still places available!

Key data and prices

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Accommodation
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Wir treffen uns am ersten Kurstag um 09:30 Uhr am Parkplatz bei der Slalomstrecke in Oetz.

Wir werden, je nach Gruppengröße, eine Ferienwohnung oder ein Haus im Ötztal mieten. So lässt es sich auch bei niedrigen Temperaturen gut aushalten und man hat mit Sicherheit morgens trockene Paddelsachen!