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Tyrolean Oberland kayak camp

The floods in Tyrol at the end of august affected the Ötztaler Ache river in such a way that not all routes are suitable for courses again. We have therefore decided to hold the originally planned Ötztal Camp in the entire Tyrolean Oberland. Depending on the water levels, we will also paddle the Sanna and Tösen sections and the Giarsun, Ardez and Scuol sections in the Engadine.
In the Ötztal, we will be able to paddle the Lower Ötz and Lower Venter Ache, and probably also the Upper Ötz.

Our base will be Oetz. From here we are flexible and can travel all routes as day tours.

At this camp we offer a Creek 1 Course . Please click on the description below to find out more details about the course content and requirements.

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 contents
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.

Free course places

Creek 1

There are more places available! There are currently 3 places available.

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

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