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Again in 2022 the OETZ TROPHY teams up with the Free Rivers Fund to bring river conservation to the event. We want to use this platform and the event to advocate for river conservation in general – but in particular to advocate for the protection of the Oetztaler Ache. The Oetztal is threatened by massive…

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…

Our official homepage is now available and provides you with all important information about the OETZ TROPHY – Extreme Kayak Championships. The preparations for the OETZ TROPHY 2021 are already in full swing and we are happy that from now on there will be an extreme kayak race in the Ötztal every autumn.

Registration for the OETZ TROPHY 2022 will open on 1st March, 6pm CET. Take note of this date to secure your starting place. Due to the high demand last year, this year there will be again 180 starting places: 30 for the women’s class and 150 for the men’s. We are proud to announce that…

This blog post is to clarify the rules 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 Wellerbrücke section of the Ötzaler Ache. Before each race, qualification and final, athletes will need to be present at the briefing. Whitewater…

Mountain summer in Oetztal: Discovering something new. Find yourself. The Oetztal is 65 kilometers long. Four different climatic zones can be found, from the mild entrance to the valley with its orchards and vineyards up to the ice and rock scenery of the three-thousand-meter peaks. The landscape is diverse and unique, a habitat where everything…