6 Must Try Extreme Adventure Sports

Planning to conquer your fear of heights? or it is drowning that you fear the most? One of the best ways to overcome your fears is to go extreme and face them. So if you are afraid of heights, scared of drowning then go for some Extreme Adventure Sports. Adventure Sports have been the most exciting category of sports. Anyone who is looking for an Adrenaline rush goes for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling. If you are looking for more adventure then you can go for Skydiving and Rappeling. With extreme sports comes a higher level of risks. These extreme and risky adventure sports are thrilling and addicting as well. So this summer if you are planning for some extreme adventure then this list is sure to resonate with you. Here is a list of 6 Must Try Extreme Adventure Sports that you have to try once in life.

1. Heli-skiing

Heli-skiing has seen increased enthusiasm despite the fact that it is super risky. Skiing is pretty common among the adventure sports enthusiast but it seems like people are ready for more fun. Heli-skiing involves a helicopter which often used as a drop-off. To access the more arid and higher slopes you need to use the helicopters. These helicopters take you to the top of the slope from where you start to ski. Since these locations are not big enough for landing a helicopter, therefore the copter often hovers in place.

Due to the use of choppers, there is an increased risk of avalanche and as a result, heli-skiing is more dangerous and risky. Once you have reached your drop point, you need to, first of all, get down and then take your skies from the helicopter. If you try to get down along with the equipment with you then chances are that you might slip and fall. Here are a few key points t keep in mind while heli-skiing.

Keep in Mind

• Always choose an experienced pilot to drop you off at the summit.
• While getting off the chopper do not take your skies along with you, it might knock you off balance.
• Know your slopes well before going to one.
• Always keep an Avalanche transceivers, avalanche airbags, and radio with you.
• If it is your first time, get a certified guide to teach you.

2. Skydiving

Skydiving or Parachuting is a very famous adventure sport. It involves jumping from a specific height and free falling until you reach a proper height to launch your parachute for safe landing. To start with skydiving, first of all, you need to get rid of your fear of height. Skydiving is a fun sport but due to the risks involved, many people tend to bail out. There are many factors that play an important role in choosing if you go skydiving or not. Weather condition is probably the most important of them all. Higher than normal wind speeds can result in accidents.

Getting injured is a common thing if you are doing adventure sports and skydiving also has a few common injury areas. While landing you need to be extra careful since ankle injuries are very common while skydiving. Also, you can injure your wrist and arms if they get tangled with your parachute. Keep these safety precautions in mind before going skydiving.

Keep in Mind

• Double check all your harness fittings and your parachute deployment handle.
• While in air, try to stay with your group, it may help you in any mishap.
• Keep clear off any canopy or trees while skydiving.
• If this is your first time then get an instructor to help you out.
• While landing, keep your knees folded for a better drop.

3. White Water Rafting

White water rafting is another famous adventure sport which involves the use of an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, and generally, represents a new and challenging environment for participants. There are various levels of difficulties which have been classified in six classes and is accepted worldwide. Class 1 being the most basic to Class 6 being the most dangerous rivers and courses. Class 6 should be avoided by new rafters since these courses are known for the unpredictability and roughness. White river rafting can be dangerous if the basic precautions are not taken. Keep in mind that such adventure sports come with a fair chance of injuries and accidents so always be prepared.

Keep in Mind

• Double check all your safety gears and see that they fit perfectly.
• Learn various techniques that will be helpful while rafting.
• If it’s your first time then get a certified trainer to help you out.
• If you have any medical conditions then please disclose them beforehand.

4. Bungee jumping – One of the Scariest Adventure Sports

Bungee jumping is famous among the youngsters worldwide. The requirements for this adventure sport is fairly minimal. Apart from the harness and the elastic cord that is attached to your legs, you need a place to jump from. Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure can be a tall building or even a tall bridge or a dam.

If it is a building then there is a higher possibility of collision so you need to be extra careful. The thrill comes from the feeling that you get during a free fall. When you jump the elastic cord stretches and then it again recoils back pulling you upwards. This continues for long until all the energy stored in the cord is dissipated and while this happens, you keep going up and down. There are a few things to keep in mind while bungee jumping.

Keep in Mind

• If you have any medical conditions then disclose that before bungee jumping.
• The length of the cord should be correct according to your weight.
• To avoid any mishap double check if the cord is tied properly to your legs.
• Also, check if the cord is properly connected to the platform.

5. Zip Lining

Zip Lining seems like a harmless sport but it is an extreme adventure sport because of the difficulty level of zip-lining which increases with the height from where you start. It consists of a pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of stainless steel, mounted on a slope. Zip Lining is mainly used when you want to access remote areas which cannot be accessed by foot. It became an adventure sport owing to the difficulty level of the sport. The ropes are tied accordingly to let you go down from one place to another. Safety is of major importance as always so the few things that you need to keep in mind.

Keep in Mind

• Double check your harness clips and its fitting.
• Check the ropes and the clamp mechanism which will help you stop.
• For your safety try to keep your arms and legs close while Zip-lining through the forest canopy.

6. Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a fairly tough and an extreme adventure sport which involves climbing up or down or across natural rock formations with your bare hands and foot. Due to the length and extended endurance required and because accidents are more likely to happen on the descent than the ascent, so usually, people prefer to climb up. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber’s strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental control. It can also be a fairly dangerous sport if you do not know the proper techniques of climbing.

Keep in Mind

• Know the proper techniques before actually climbing a dangerous rock formation.
• Know the type of rock that you are climbing, few of them are very brittle and can cause fatal accidents.
• Have a bottle of water with you always.
• If it is your first time then climb small height first.

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