DESCRIPTION

On this spring course we will explore the classic alpine rivers Austria provides. Throughout the week we will learn and go over all the skills necessary to dial down the skills to run continuous whitewater safely and with style.

DATE

May (TBC)

DURATION

5 days

PRICE

700 € per person

INCLUDES

• Paddling equipment (upon request)

• Shuttles from campsite to river and back

• Experienced instructor
  
  

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Camp fees / accommodation

• Camping equipment

• Food

• Shuttle from airport to camp

WHAT TO BRING

• Personal paddling equipment (dry suit, PFD, etc.)

• Towel

• Water bottle

• Safety equipment (throw rope)

LOCATION

Gail River, Lieser River Austria - Flows depending 
With potential for the last two days on a neighboring river, depending on conditions and the group.

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1

• Morning coffee and team briefing: get to know the team, wishes, and goals for the week

• Morning flatwater section focusing on paddling mechanics and rolling session

• Afternoon on-river Class II section, training paddling mechanics and how they apply to effective river running

• Evening team debrief, going through footage of the day

Day 2

• Gail River paddling, Class III

• Adding more precision to technical paddling skills

• Learning how to train for Class III in a Class IV environment

• Evening debrief, going through footage with the team

Day 3

• Gail River paddling, Class III–IV

• Learning how to work as a team on the river and run it safely

• When to scout / read-and-run skills

• Advanced river running skills

• Getting in and out of the freight train and creative river thinking

Day 4 / Day 5

• These will be the days we push the team

• We will find appropriate whitewater sections on or around the Gail River, depending on river conditions and the group’s progress during the week