Activities To Try Before You Die
Life is one big adventure, so more of us should head outdoors more often. But for those lacking in excitement in their everyday lives, a dose of outdoor adventure can provide a much needed shot of adrenalin. It has been proven that people who regularly engage in outdoor activities are happier, fitter and more energetic. So we’ve established that active enjoyment of the outdoors is good for us. But with so many outdoor sports and activities to choose from, where do we start? If you’re looking for inspiration, here’s a guide to 3 adventure activities you should try before you die.
Rock Climbing
One of the more traditional outdoor sports, rock climbing is popular with millions of people around the globe. This is hardly surprising because rock climbing is an a challenging and rewarding experience suitable for most ages and abilities. As rock climbing walls or routes are graded to skill level, it’s possible to challenge yourself according to your ability and progress your way up through the grades. It is also very accessible. There are climbing walls in many towns and cities, and climbing venues in the outdoors can usually be accessed very easily. Climbing lessons are relatively cheap and once you have learned the basics you are free to explore the wonderful world of rock climbing. Popular hotspots for rock climbing include Yosemite in California, Phuket in Thailand and Chamonix in France. In the UK, the Peak District, Lake District and rock climbing Cornwall are fantastic areas to explore.
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayaking provides wonderful freedom and a sense of adventure. This activity allows you to cast off from a beach or harbour to explore spectacular coastlines, islands, coves, caves and remote beaches. On a flat day you can glide through the tranquil waters and witness an abundance of marine wildlife; on days with an ocean swell you get an adrenalin filled experience of paddling amid the forces of nature. Sea kayaking can be experienced by most people as sit on top kayaks allow entry level kayaking; while more advanced paddlers use sit-in covered kayaks built for speed and agility. Some of the best places in the world for sea kayaking include Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand, Vancouver Island in Canada and island hopping in the Philippines. In the UK, the Scottish islands are particularly stunning, while sea kayaking Cornwall is one of the best places for learning or trying out this activity.
Coasteering
Coasteering has been practised by adrenalin seekers for ages, but it wasn’t until recent years that it has become a recognised and organised activity. Coasteering is a mix of sea swimming, climbing and traversing, cliff jumping, coastal exploration and marine wildlife watching. This is a great adventure experience that gets you to pure wilderness untouched by humans. Coasteering can be done anywhere in the world but it particularly popular in the UK where organised tours ensure this potentially dangerous activity is done safely and under the supervision of experienced guides and lifeguards. Popular locations include Pembrokeshire in Wales, North Devon and coasteering Cornwall. Coasteering is open to all ages and abilities, although you do need to be relatively fit.
So that’s it. Our essential guide to our pick of the best three activities to experience on the planet. Give them a go. You will not be disappointed.
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