A to Z of ADVENTURE SPORTS

By the dictionary definitions, 

adrenaline means a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.

And

Adventure means an unusual and exciting or daring experience.

Now for an adventure junkie, the feeling that these two words give is out of the world and probably something he looks forward to, every second of the time.

It’s not just the feeling but it also brings changes in one’s lifestyle and thinking. You start to see things differently and embrace the incredible beauty life is. And it’s something else when you let go of the fear and extend your limits and discover what you’re capable of.

So, to all the couch potatoes out there, GET OUT!!! And try some of these adventure sports and to the others, you HAVE to try these adventure sports.

Bungee Jumping

It is an activity that involves jumping from a high structure while connected to an elastic cord. The high structure can be a building, bridge or even a hot-air balloon or helicopter.

Canoeing or Kayaking

Canoeing is done with a canoe and kayaking is done with a kayak. And its only difference is the sitting position and the number of blades on the paddle.

It’s a simple moving across the water activity which is calming and ideal for ones who’re fond of water.

Canyoning or Waterfall Rappelling

It’s an activity that allows one to jumping or hiking into a fast-flowing mountain stream (waterfall) and allowing oneself to be carried downstream.

Caving

This is a simple activity or a pastime of exploring caves

Cliff Jumping

It is an activity that is just jumping off a cliff. With an increase in the height of the cliff involves usage of equipment’s

Hot Air Ballooning

An activity of flying hot air balloons. Its perks include birds view point and the complete hush.

Kite Boarding/ Kite Surfing

Almost an Olympic sport, it is a surface water sport combing aspect of wakeboarding, snowboarding, windsurfing, snowboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, skateboarding and gymnastics into one extreme sport.

Mountain Biking

The sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Dirt biking is another type which is done on dirt roads or trails

Paragliding

The recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders with no rigid primary structure.

It’s for anyone who has a fantasy for flying and enjoying the mesmerizing beauty from a bird’s eye-view.

River Rafting

An outdoor activity which uses an inflatable raft to navigate a river or a stream. The difficulty varies from easy to difficult with the speed of stream. Each experience is surely going to differ from the other and also with a different group.

Rock Climbing

An activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The ultimate goal is to reach the top.

Scuba Diving

To everyone who’s fond of water. Staring at its surface is nothing compared to going deep down and discovering things there. It’s a whole new world!

It is an underwater diving method with the help of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus for breathing which is completely independent of the surface supply.

Skiing

The climb up the steep mountains with negative degree of temperature is surely difficult but coming down isn’t. With some harness and the skis one can glide down easily!

An adventure sports but it is also a recreational activity.

Sky Diving/Parachuting

Probably one of the most thrill giving activity, ONE IS LITERALLY FLYING OR FLOATING IN AIR.

It is a method of transiting from a high point to ground with the aid of gravity and also involves the control of speed during the descent with the use of a parachute!!!!

Snorkeling

A very basic way of scuba diving, it is a practice of swimming with a mask, a shaped breathing tube called snorkel. Usually done in the shallow part of the sea and is easier to do with correct techniques.

Surfing

A new Olympic sport, it’s also a past time. The wave rider or the surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the surfer towards the shore.

Zip Line

A fun activity, which consists a pulley suspended on a cable and mounted on a slope. It’s often used to transport from the top to the bottom on an inclined cable enabling to enjoy the view along the line.

Zorbing

And extremely fun activity, it is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, generally made of plastic.it can also be done on water and is most famous is UK and Australia and NewZealand.

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About The Author: 

Sneha Surendra is 18 years old. Studying Information Science Engineering. She is a big Meme Enthusiast. Loves to travel during the weekends and is always in search for the next travel destination. You can get in touch with her here.