BANFF Mountain Film Festival in Oetz

The first round of registrations in late May sold out the men’s spots within a week. After AWP decided to move the Extreme Kayaking World Championships to the Ötz we opened another 50 positions in July. After a selective phase we finally have the starting list: 150 athletes representing 25 nations! The men’s list is…

SAVE THE DATE! The OETZ TROPHY 2023 will take place from September 21 – 23, 2023. Registration for the race will be open from March 23, 2023 via this homepage. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Oetztal next year!

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…

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…

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you today that the OETZ TROPHY – Extreme Kayak World Championships 2024 have to be cancelled. This decision was made after a detailed review of the current situation and in consultation with experts, our sponsors and local partners. The race course has changed significantly due…

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…