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Skiing off Cliffs with Nothing but a Parachute
The skis bite the fresh powder as they touch down on its surface. The cliff-edge approaches fast. Then the alpine vista opens up as thermals and gravity vie for control. Riding these forces is the nature of the game. Adrenaline addicts and adventuring aficionados take note. There’s a new extreme sport in town. It goes by the name of speed flying – and it’s coming to a mountainside near you.
Continue reading...The Insane Bull Riders of Tamil Nadu
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tens of thousands throng the streets in the town of Alanganallur, and the hush that falls signals something is happening. Suddenly, a path is ripped through the sea of people by the beast – the juggernaut – all have come to see. Garlanded with flowers and coloured powder (gulal), the bull charges from its human corridor into the open bent on wreaking havoc with horns sharpened to deadly points. The competitors swallow their nerves, ready to leap on the animal already scattering bodies.
Continue reading...The 5 Most Mindblowing BASE Jumps In History
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Being wannabe daredevil types, we've got a bit of a penchant for the rush of extreme sports; and when trying to gauge the most radical of these fear-fuelled activities – the ones where the natural high really puts your stomach in your mouth – we'd have to say BASE jumping is right up there. Here we've compiled a selection of some of the wildest BASE jumps completed to date.
Continue reading...The Most Powerful Wall of Water On Earth
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Big waves carry big reputations and it's easy to see why. Red hot surfing spots like Hawaii's Waimea Bay and the even more horrendously huge "Jaws" have become household as well as beach hut names, famed for waves towering up to 70 feet high. Yet height isn't the only measure of a wave, and another legendary break on the surfing circuit, Tahiti's Teahupo'o, has one of the heaviest and for many the thickest wave on the planet. Gnarly.
Continue reading...The Crab Fishermen Of Alaska
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
High seas beset by towering waves, swell churning up hazardous freezing waters, and heavy machinery tied to treacherous equipment. Reasons enough why Alaskan crab fishing ranks as the deadliest job in the America – if not the world. Even such descriptions do little justice to the extremity of the conditions confronted by the fishermen out on the storm-ridden Bering Sea during the cruel Arctic winter.
Continue reading...Pakistan’s Deadly Kite Flying Craze
Sunday, January 11, 2009
It might look like blossom floating in the wind, but it’s arguably the most dangerous – not to say most contentious – sport in the world. And not just for those taking part. As if Pakistan didn’t have enough troubles to contend with on the ground, kite flying in its Punjab province was deemed so treacherous it was banned there a few years ago – spoiling the fun for those who enjoyed the excitement, though probably saving a few lives.
Continue reading...Earth’s Deadliest Hiking Trail
Monday, December 8, 2008
Danger and thrills are why many people visit Mt Hua, which is located in China's Shaanxi province. Hiking up Mt Hua and exploring the surrounding area is a popular attraction as there are many temples and religious sights located throughout the area. Some of the most amazing sights, however, are at the top of the mountain.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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