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Marieke from the Oetz Trophy organizing team talks to Manfred Meindl, VAUDE’s International Marketing Director, about the brand and the commitment to the legendary new race at the Wellerbrücke. Hello Manni, let’s start, who are you actually? It’s pretty easy. We, VAUDE, are an outdoor company from Lake Constance. We don’t just have clothing, we…

The Extreme Kayak World Championships should have taken place at the Ekstremsportveko in Voss this year. However, entry to Norway is still very restricted for international athletes. So in order to not disadvantage any athletes and to ensure the presence of as many nations as possible, AWP has decided to move the World Championships to…

One of the events of the Rivers Day on Sunday following the OETZ Trophy will be a photo contest. Show us how beautiful the Ötztaler Ache is! The theme of the photo contest is “Living River” – so kayakers should not be the main focus for once! Use the time in the Ötz valley to…

When Bren asked if we wanted to support his latest film, we didn’t have to think twice. He’s been living in Innsbruck for a couple of years and has grown really fond of the Ötztaler Ache by now. In this blog post he describes how witnessing the changes imposed on the river by the big…

Do you already know where you’ll be staying for the OETZ TROPHY? There are many possibilities in the Ötztal including several campsites, holiday flats, hotels and guesthouses. The easiest way to find accommodation is via the homepage of Oetztal Tourismus. The site is easy to navigate and you can find what you are looking for…

This blog post is to clarify the rules of the Oetz Kayak Cross 2024 for the smooth running of the competition and avoid any misinterpretations. Safety Every athlete must be an expert paddler that feels comfortable competing on the slalom course section of the Ötzaler Ache (WW III- IV). Before the race athletes will need…