Whitewater Packrafting Trainings Tyrol/Austria with Safety Training (open and advanced)
"Everything went just perfect (…) You could see the relief and pride, of successfully meeting challenges and not flipping over, in the eyes of every one grinning proudly after meeting torrents. Above all, we talked, listened, did nonsense and laughed even more. I am now richer of memories and got to know wonderful people. Thank you very much!"
A participant of the first trip 2017
Packrafting through the alpine valleys of Tyrol/Austria
Tirol offers sporty whitewater in an alpine backdrop. Dive into the mainly heavy waves of the Lech already in the open training and be taken away by the crystal clear glacial streams of the upper Isar into, an untouched wild river landscape in our advanced training.
An intensive day of whitewater safety training together with wwo combined whitewater and trekking days with light day packs, will make it possible to get to know various aspects and difficulties of whitewater paddling and train whitewater techniqe. In our advanced training even on two very different rivers.
Our alpine early summer highlight in Tirol is dedicated to physically fit people with a desire for challenge and adventure. The advanced trainings require paddlers and packrafters in good health and fitness and with sufficient whitewater paddling experience.
During all our whitewater trips you can individually deepen your knowledge of safely negotiation in easy to heavy whitewater.
The trainings in Tyrol are also suitable for preparation for expedition style trips that include whitewater sections such as our Iceland expeditions.
Within the streams and on gravel banks, we will teach you different security technologies of whitewater packrafting, and certain packrafting techniques. With our two guides we have the possibility to handle the different knowledge stages within the group.
Of course you can rent the complete packrafting equipment as well as the whitewater security gear from us. Additionally you can also take the chance and try out different equipment of our fleet.
We will spend the evenings together at our base camp, surrounded by the Karwedel Mountains. While we let the whitewater day pass, we have an easy time sitting together, talking and exchanging impressions.
Get an impression of these trainings from our Blog story Tyrol.
Come with us to sporty whitewater days within the Alps! We are packrafting enthusiasts and are living for packrafting, the whole season through, from Slovenia to Iceland. We take this passion to every trip and training we do.
Dates 2020
June 15-17, 2020 (Advanced training, More Info): Reserve spot
June 11-17, 2020 (Combination open and advanced training): Reserve spot
The combination allows you to join open and advanced trainings consecutively with one day break inbetween.
Later during the season we offer whitewater trainings in the Soca Valley in Slowenia.
Impressions from the trainings
Further information
Schedule and area
Schedule
The arrival to the location is until 12 noon on the first training day. On that afternoon, we start with safety training the part of the Lech, close to our campsite. The open training then continues on various parts of the Lech with increasing difficulty and focus on skill training. The advanced training will carry out an extended Packrafting day on the Lech on the second training day and, if the conditions are suitable, paddle on the more challenging upper part of the Isar on the third training day. In the evenings we, of course, have the possibility sitting together, tasting the local delicacies and exchange experiences with expert packrafters.
The trip ends on the afternoon of the third training day, for the open training in Häselgehr and for the advanced training usually in Scharnitz at the exit of the upper Isar part.
Landscape and trip description: The valleys of Tirol
The alpine valleys of Tirol are during summer and winter wonderful nature sites. The Lech extends on many kilometers through an alpine landscape without barrages or trapping points, and invites us to paddle.
The valley of the Isar within the Karwedel Mountains, is more narrow and a beautiful pearl in Tirol, when it comes to challenging rivers, flowing through changing nature scenes like forests and rocky gorges.
The valley of the Lech and the Karwedel Mountains offer not only whitewater activities, you can also choose between different adventures and combine this trip with a vacation in Tirol.
Feedback
Konrad from Kaiserslautern after the first trip 2017
Konrad became familiar with us in the turquois waves of the Soča and was directly infected by the packrafting virus. After he then went with us for the first time to Tirol, he send us following feedback via email:
“For me personally, it was again a wonderful experience, which gave me a lot of strength and self-confidence and I am drawing from this for a long time. Especially your way, of bringing people together and creating a positive atmosphere, impresses me. I like being on the tour with you, and without any bad conscience, I can highly recommend your trips and trainings to everyone.”
A participant after the first trip 2017
After three days of sun, rain and a lot of whitewater, we received this feedback via email:
“Everything was just perfect – even things that didn’t run smoothly, if looking from the distance. The rain gathered us under the LWA pavilion and brought us, after a short trip to the riverside kiosk and the old lady, all together at the extremely cozy black master of the sky’s, with culinary delicacies, top service and table neighbors, who even filmed us on the water – how much better can it get?! He brought us water to the rivers on which we could extensively dive into the waves. And the right conditions to ride on the upper Isar. We experienced that summer is not always the same and ravioli can be a culinary delight for breakfast. Sebastian and Susanne not only taught us a lot und rescued some of us out of the waves after going overboard – ok one sandal drowned – no, Sebastian gave us the priceless guarantee of stage fright combined with detailed information (I am talking about an 1,5m dive into a rock gorge!!!) and Susanne provided us with incredible pictures and by the way showed us how whitewater paddling can look, well, maybe some day. You saw the relief and pride, of successfully meeting challenges and not flipping over, in the eyes of every one grinning proudly after mastering torrents. Above all, we talked, listened, did nonsense and laughed even more. I am now richer of memories and got to know wonderful people. Thank you very much!”
Advanced training
In our advanced trainings in Tyrol, we give advanced packrafters the ability to hone their paddling, learn advanced techniques, and work out challenging whitewater sections with experienced guides. And of course, all while keeping alive the fun of whitwater paddling.
The course of the advanced training differs in the intensity of the training days as well as the maximum grade of whitewater. The upper section of the Isar which we will paddle in the advanced training is not suitable for beginners. Furthermore, we intensify the scouting compared to the open course and convey more strongly the self-rescue in the event of capsizing.
Also, in the advanced course we usually take into account expedition style tours with wildwater sections as well as the necessary equipment and packaging system aspects.
Get an impression of these trainings from our Blog story Tyrol.
Gallery Advanced Trainings Tyrol
Arrival and lodging
Arrival
Please plan your arrival in the Lech Valley in Tirol individually. You can choose between car, train and airplane. You should arrive latest until 12 noon on the first training day. We are happy to help you in advance in finding a carpool and support you personally. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we are happy to answer all your questions.
Lodging
During the whole training duration we are staying on the campsite in Häselgehr, in the Lech Valley. Starting here, we ride the Lech and, if the conditions are good, also on the upper Isar in the advanced training. You don’t have to do anything in advance. You will sign in directly at the campsite after a relaxed arrival and pitching the tent. We reserve enough space for you. Just arrive and enjoy!
Service and prices
Prices
Participation fee open training: 289€ per person
Participation fee advanced training: 349€ per person
Participation fee both trainings in combination: 549€
Rental fee for whitewater packrafting equipment (optional) + accessories: 80€ per person
Rental fee for whitewater packrafting equipment (optional) + accessories for both trainings in combination: 135€ per person
Rental fee for whitewater safety gear: 40€ per person
Rental fee for whitewater safety gear for both trainings in combination: 65€ per person
You can use your own packrafting equipment and your own whitewater safety gear if suitable. Naturally the rental fee for equipment will then be dropped.
The participation fee does not include the costs for arrival, camping fee and your food.
We are donating a part of your participation fee for river conservation: LWA Nature conservation
Included in the rental fee
- Packraft + accessories:per person, one robust professional whitewater packraft with spray deck, a light, storable double paddle, a pack sack and pack straps.
- Safety gear:life vest, helmet, dry suit
Not included is the footwear.
We recommend trekking sandals and neoprene socks or shoes.
Booking and Requirements
Requirements
The open training is open to everyone with ambition and basic physical fitness.
The advanced training is only for advanced packrafters, who either previously attended on of our other open trainings or a similar course and posess the skills to safely paddle WWIII.
Booking
Please use the form below for reservation requests.
Reservation
Only a few steps more towards your adventure
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