ADVENTURE SPORTS

 

Skiing
Skiing is the activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings. Originally used primarily for transportation, skiing evolved into a popular recreational and competitive activity during the 20th century.

Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a boardsport on snow similar to skiing. Snowboarding is an increasingly common winter sport throughout the world where participants strap a composite board to their feet and slide down a snow-covered mountain. A snowboarder's equipment consists of: snowboard, boots, bindings and winter clothing. Snowboarding became a Winter Olympic Games medal eligible sport in 1998. Other events that focus on snowboarding are the annual U.S. Open Snowboarding Championship and the Winter X-Games. These events are hosted by varying winter resorts in the United States and Canada.

Snowmobiling
A snowmobile (or snow scooter, often referred to by enthusiasts as a 'sled' and in the Canadian north and Alaska as a 'snowmachine') is a land vehicle propelled by one or two rubber tracks, with skis for steering. They are designed to be operated on snow and ice, and require no road or trail. Most snowmobiles are typically powered by two-stroke gasoline/petrol internal combustion engines. Even though they are not designed for it, snowmobiles will skim on top of water if the speed is high enough, as demonstrated by the annual snowmobile river drag race in Kautokeino, Norway. Summertime occupations for snowmobile enthusiasts can involve drag racing on grass or even asphalt strips.

Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting is a thrilling activity involving navigating a raft down a river through a series of rapids. Usually done in groups, it ranges in duration from a few hours.

Before heading onto the water you will have a safety briefing and be kitted out in safety equipment and wetsuits. Throughout your rafting experience you will be accompanied by an experienced guide as you encounter different degrees of rough water.

 

Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the few ways humans can fly without the use of an engine. Paragliders are launched from windward slopes with the pilot attached to a harness below a parafoil. Using thermals a paraglider can remain in the air for many hours soaring effortlessly with the birds.

Paragliding is carried out across the world but is particularly popular in hilly or mountainous places with the correct prevailing wind. If you wish to give paragliding a try you can complete a tandem flight with an our  experienced person to find out if you like it.