Travelling will take you to some fantastic places however if you’re someone who likes heights and who’s blood stream performs best when pumped full of adrenaline then these destinations were created for you.
These 5 sports take will show you some of the worlds most arid landscapes to the icy peaks of the Himalayas. I hope this feature opens your eyes to the possible places these sports can take you and inspires you to get involved and make sure all your travels are adventures.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT – NEPAL
Annapurna is a massif in in northern Nepal, which has peaks of 8000m and is Nepal’s largest conservation area. It’s home to the worlds most dangerous mountains with only one other mountain in the world having a higher fatality rate than a mountain found here. Needless to say it’s an extreme location and you can explore it all on your mountain bike. This famous trekking circuit, can be conquered on a mountain bike.
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Your eyes are not deceiving you, perhaps the most extreme mountain bike location on earth are the Cliffs of Moher. Located in Southwest Ireland 390ft above sea level with a geology that creates platforms with the most extreme precipices. The cliffs present a few trails that allow you seemingly defy gravity, a guaranteed adrenaline boost!
SKIING
HELI SKIING – ANDES – PERU
The Andes are still very much unspoiled. When you’re skiing in Europe it’s unlikely you’re going to find any unconquered slopes you can however in the Andes. There are heli skiing companies, who’s mountain guides will take you up to remote peaks deep within the Andes. This is not for novice skiers as you’ll be transported into a dangerous icy world which is utterly breath-taking.
PATAGONIA
Patagonia is one of the worlds last remaining wildernesses. Shared between Chile and Argentina making your way here will take you to the last land mass before you hit Antarctica. One of the founders of The North Face has actually bought thousands of acres of land here and dedicates his life to preserving the wild life, I know this because of watching 180 degrees south, interesting documentary, terrible narrative.
BASE AND BUNGEE JUMPING
NORWAY
Norway is home to some of the worlds best base-jumping locations. With their fjords and glacial valleys there are not shortages of high peaks. If you’re not a base jumper then when visiting Norway you should factor in a visit to Pulpit rock which is situated 600m above sea level and give you undisrupted views of the lush green valleys of the Ryfylke region.
MONTEVERDE – COSTA RICA
I’ll admit base-jumping is rather on the extreme side of extreme sports and not every adventure traveller is going to go base-jumping. Bungee jumping is a much safer yet just as thrilling experience. Monteverde is a bungee jump which is the highest in South America and will see you hurtling through mist into the rain forest canopy below. Costa Rica in itself is the adventure sports capital with fantastic surf & gorgeous green forests & mountains.
KITESURFING/WIND SURFING
HAWAII
Hawaii is the Mecca for windsurfers, while not originating from the islands two legends were made who threw windsurfing into the spotlight, Robbie Nash & Laird Hamilton. Hawaii boasts one of the richest landscapes & is renowned for it’s huge waves and thrill-seeking inhabitants. Windsurfing will take you on a journey between islands, to isolated beaches & unforgettable sunsets.
GREECE
If you’re a culture junkie as well as an adrenaline junkie then Greece is your perfect windsurfing trip. In the morning when there is no wind you can explore the Fortress of Agia Mavra which is a 14th century ottoman relic. Then in the afternoon you can saunter back to Vassiliki, sail the most amazing turquoise waters enjoying the Meltemi wind, a thermal wind which will have picked up as it does every afternoon in the summer months.
PARAGLIDING
FRANCE
The Alps are arguably on of the best paragliding spots with vistas on every turn. Paragliding in the alps will show you green pastures, snowy northerly facing peaks & glowing pine forests.
This picture says enough!
NEW ZEALAND
Still to this day even though this year marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Lord of the Rings whenever I think of New Zealand the soundtrack instantly pops into my head. A film series which showed of New Zealand’s beauty there is a still a lot to be discovered. Why not do so from the air!
As you can see getting into extreme sports will take you to some amazing locations if it’s a possibility I highly recommend it.
Travel Article by May Reily
These 5 sports take will show you some of the worlds most arid landscapes to the icy peaks of the Himalayas. I hope this feature opens your eyes to the possible places these sports can take you and inspires you to get involved and make sure all your travels are adventures.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT – NEPAL
Annapurna is a massif in in northern Nepal, which has peaks of 8000m and is Nepal’s largest conservation area. It’s home to the worlds most dangerous mountains with only one other mountain in the world having a higher fatality rate than a mountain found here. Needless to say it’s an extreme location and you can explore it all on your mountain bike. This famous trekking circuit, can be conquered on a mountain bike.
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Your eyes are not deceiving you, perhaps the most extreme mountain bike location on earth are the Cliffs of Moher. Located in Southwest Ireland 390ft above sea level with a geology that creates platforms with the most extreme precipices. The cliffs present a few trails that allow you seemingly defy gravity, a guaranteed adrenaline boost!
SKIING
HELI SKIING – ANDES – PERU
The Andes are still very much unspoiled. When you’re skiing in Europe it’s unlikely you’re going to find any unconquered slopes you can however in the Andes. There are heli skiing companies, who’s mountain guides will take you up to remote peaks deep within the Andes. This is not for novice skiers as you’ll be transported into a dangerous icy world which is utterly breath-taking.
PATAGONIA
Patagonia is one of the worlds last remaining wildernesses. Shared between Chile and Argentina making your way here will take you to the last land mass before you hit Antarctica. One of the founders of The North Face has actually bought thousands of acres of land here and dedicates his life to preserving the wild life, I know this because of watching 180 degrees south, interesting documentary, terrible narrative.
BASE AND BUNGEE JUMPING
NORWAY
Norway is home to some of the worlds best base-jumping locations. With their fjords and glacial valleys there are not shortages of high peaks. If you’re not a base jumper then when visiting Norway you should factor in a visit to Pulpit rock which is situated 600m above sea level and give you undisrupted views of the lush green valleys of the Ryfylke region.
MONTEVERDE – COSTA RICA
I’ll admit base-jumping is rather on the extreme side of extreme sports and not every adventure traveller is going to go base-jumping. Bungee jumping is a much safer yet just as thrilling experience. Monteverde is a bungee jump which is the highest in South America and will see you hurtling through mist into the rain forest canopy below. Costa Rica in itself is the adventure sports capital with fantastic surf & gorgeous green forests & mountains.
KITESURFING/WIND SURFING
HAWAII
Hawaii is the Mecca for windsurfers, while not originating from the islands two legends were made who threw windsurfing into the spotlight, Robbie Nash & Laird Hamilton. Hawaii boasts one of the richest landscapes & is renowned for it’s huge waves and thrill-seeking inhabitants. Windsurfing will take you on a journey between islands, to isolated beaches & unforgettable sunsets.
GREECE
If you’re a culture junkie as well as an adrenaline junkie then Greece is your perfect windsurfing trip. In the morning when there is no wind you can explore the Fortress of Agia Mavra which is a 14th century ottoman relic. Then in the afternoon you can saunter back to Vassiliki, sail the most amazing turquoise waters enjoying the Meltemi wind, a thermal wind which will have picked up as it does every afternoon in the summer months.
PARAGLIDING
FRANCE
The Alps are arguably on of the best paragliding spots with vistas on every turn. Paragliding in the alps will show you green pastures, snowy northerly facing peaks & glowing pine forests.
This picture says enough!
NEW ZEALAND
Still to this day even though this year marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Lord of the Rings whenever I think of New Zealand the soundtrack instantly pops into my head. A film series which showed of New Zealand’s beauty there is a still a lot to be discovered. Why not do so from the air!
As you can see getting into extreme sports will take you to some amazing locations if it’s a possibility I highly recommend it.
Travel Article by May Reily
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