Keeping Life Exciting With Extreme Sport Adventures

By Damian Papworth

For the adventurous, enjoying life can mean being closer to death. To break out of the normal routine, people plan extreme sport adventures to experience new activities, locations and lifestyles.

Some options exist for the beginner such as Real kiteboarding's zero to hero camp, or tandem situations such as paragliding, hang gliding or skydiving. Tours often involve local transport to and from sites, airport pickup, accommodation, gear use, food. Some may even include an education portion such as learning the local language.

Beautiful British Columbia in Canada offers some of the best mountain biking in the world. This sport is an easily attainable dream for many weekend warriors. With intermediate bike riding skills, a person can challenge themselves on the summer time trails that run for miles over thousands of vertical feet. Terrain varies from beginners slopes, to expert tracks with man made obstacles. Participants hop a shuttle or ski lift to the top then race down as fast as they'll let gravity take them.

South Africa is the location that professional kiteboarders choose to train. It is also a fantastic destination to learn or step up your existing kiteboarding skills. The learning curve in the sport can be quick with the right equipment and instructor. The location can be breathtaking, with Drakensberg in the background, warm temperatures and exotic wildlife, the area around Cape Town is an ideal location to explore.

Most people know how to ride a bike. Taking this skill to the mountain in British Columbia is an amazing way to reconnect with nature at a heart pounding speed. In the summer, ski lifts and shuttles carry bikers miles up varying terrain that help you improve intermediate skills or challenge your balance on man made tracks with jumps and rails. Be sure to take a helmet and outerwear for the cool nights.

Exotic locations and special equipment are not usually inexpensive. Be prepared to make a considerable investment in the trip. Living like the locals is a great to keep costs down and get a well rounded experience. All inclusive packages with reputable organizations are a great way to keep the adventure smooth and stress free.

Some extreme sport adventures are ready made for the weekend warrior Others require a suitable guide and preparation. Get yourself fit, plan ahead and get ready for the time of your life. - 31498

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