Ötztal Camp

The Ötztaler Ache attracts kayakers from all over the world to Tyrol in late summer and fall. Reliable water levels and many different routes of varying difficulty make the Ötztal the most popular meeting place for whitewater sports enthusiasts at this time of year. At our Ötztal kayak camp we offer two different courses in the WW III / IV and WW IV / V range.

The Creek 1 Course will mainly be on the lower Ötz, the upper Ötz, the Köfels route and the lower Venter Ache. The Creek 2 Course is a little tougher. Depending on the ability of the participants, the middle Ötz and the Wellerbrücken route are on the program. As safety is our top priority, we will take it easy at the start of the camp and increase the difficulty of the routes as appropriate.

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

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
Rivers
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

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

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.

Creeking perfection course!

If you feel comfortable on class IV whitewater , can confidently hit your lines and no longer have any major deficits in your kayaking technique, then this is the right course for you. It's all about moving fluidly in difficult white water.

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. Rather, we will consider 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

At Creek 2 Course , we assume that you have mastered all the technical skills required to navigate WW IV safely and independently. During the course, we deal with tactical considerations and put the finishing touches to your technique. 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 be able to take part in Creek 2 Course , you must

class IV whitewater can drive 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

Meeting point
Accommodation
Services
Prices

We meet on the first day of the course at 09:30 at the parking lot at the slalom course in Oetz.

Depending on the size of the group, we will rent a vacation apartment or a house in Ötztal. This makes it easy to cope with low temperatures and you are sure to have dry paddling gear in the morning!