Extreme destinations for extreme sports around the world

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You may believe that you will get involved in one activity in one destination, but there are some that will allow you to get involved in multiple such activities in one place. Experience is always required, but so is confidence and the physical ability to do things you intend to do. These sports are not for the faint-hearted and it will be a folly to get back from what you have committed yourself to do. Yes, some may suggest you to take part, but activities like jumping off a cliff has to be entirely your decision. Here we suggest some destinations that are popular for extreme sports enthusiasts.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Most of those interested in extreme sports will have heard of this city, which has mountains allowing you to go skiing and snowboarding. There are facilities for bungee jumping and skydiving or parachuting, both involve jumping from a great height, in the former case a rope will be tied to you while in the latter you will have to rely on a parachute. While some activities will require you to bring just your sports equipment with you, others will require you to hire the services of professionals, who have assisted others like you in these. There are rivers here, which will give you opportunities for rafting and jet boating. You can arrive here through flights to the Queensland International Airport.

Whistler, Canada

This small town hosted some of the winter sports in nearby mountains in the 2010 Winter Olympics, which gives you an idea of the facilities here for skiing and sliding. This town is based in a valley between 2 mountains, where most of the winter sports take place. There are different spots for enthusiasts for skiing depending upon their skiing abilities, some will allow you to ski easily while others are for the experts. There are even arenas where you can go ice skating. In the summer you can go mountain biking here or trail running, which both will be good activities to stay fit, but you must make sure that you do not slip, as there will be difficulties in arranging someone to attend to you in case of any unwanted incidents. You will have to drive to get here after landing at the Vancouver International Airport.

Interlaken, Switzerland

As the name suggests this town is based between 2 large lakes, which will give you an indication of what you can get involved in here. As you would expect with resorts in Switzerland, you can go skiing when there is good snowfall. You can even go paragliding or skydiving, depending on what you are comfortable with. There are hotels here where you can set up your base and you can either book these activities before you come here or when you get here. Canyoning is another activity associated with this destination, where you get down from hills with a helmet on your head and ropes in your hands. Berne Airport is closest to this resort.

Moab, Utah in the USA

You may associate excitement with these sports, but it's best to stay cool, calm and focused as you go about accomplishing your tasks. In Moab, there are red rocks, some very high with the Colorado River flowing through them. You can hire a UTV (Utility task vehicle) and drive them through difficult terrain. Apart from that mountain biking is also popular here, with long trails that many others have used for the same purpose. In the summer you can cool down with a rafting expedition along the Colorado River. The large rocks are steep enough to give challenges to those interested in rock climbing. If you are interested you can even try BASE jumping here. Canyonlands Regional Airport will be the closest to come to this city.

Chamonix, France

This resort was the site of the first Winter Olympics in the world and what else would you expect from a commune neighboring Switzerland and Italy? This means that it will be an ideal destination for your winter break involving skiing and ice climbing. You can even hire a helicopter to take you to the best spot for skiing downwards. Paragliding here will allow you to admire the mountains and valleys from a great height. For the thrill seekers here you can try wing suiting, jumping from a high mountain, and flying with a special suit instead of falling downwards. Geneva Airport is closest to this commune, though it is in the bordering country of Switzerland, so you must make sure that you have the right documents with you.

Cape Town, South Africa

The beaches here are inviting for those interested in surfing. If you have always wanted to see sharks, you can try shark cage diving here, with the cage keeping you safe no matter how close the shark comes. In the nearby mountains, you can go on a zip-lining adventure. Other extreme sports include paragliding, where you can have someone assist you as you glide at a good height. You can go on safari trips where you will get to see the predators of the jungles, your guide will keep you safe in all circumstances. There are white sand dunes close by for those interested in sandboarding. Cape Town International Airport welcomes most visitors coming to this city.

Conclusion

Some people choose to live differently and this includes the backpackers who are bored of the routine, willing to try something new. There are others who are bored of regular sports and wish to try something daring. For them, we have listed the top destinations for extreme sports, which allow you to spend long hours keeping you busy or have fun of a few minutes.