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A Quick Look at Mountain Climbing’s History

staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:23:40 +0000

Mountain climbing is currently one of the most fun and adventurous recreational activities known to mankind. Some even consider it a form of extreme sports. There is no wonder why there are more and more people who are getting hooked all around the world. For the most adventurous and fun-loving people, no mountain should be left unclimbed. For them, every mountain is a new challenge.

Choosing the Best Skateboarding Shoes for a Better Skateboarding Experience

staff — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:54:45 +0000

In extreme sports, skateboarding is perhaps the most popular in the United States. If you love skateboarding, and you want to skate like the pros, then you need to understand that the board itself and your skills are not the only things that are important in this sport.

The Appeal of Freestyle Snowboarding

staff — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:44:40 +0000

The appeal of freestyle snowboarding has grown over several decades. The ones who enjoy the sport do not simply enjoy winter sports, but many others as well. The draw for freestyle may come because the sport incorporates skateboarding, surfing, and windsurfing. Therefore, the athletes that enjoy freestyle are the same ones who enjoy sailing through the air on any type of board or equipment that they can get their hands on. The thrill of defying gravity and sailing at top speeds make this sport a huge success.

Top 5 Places that Take your Cave Diving Experience to the Extreme

staff — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:32:50 +0000

What separates a cave dive from an average experience, if there is such a thing, and an extreme experience? What makes one cave better than another? Would it be the depth you have to travel to get there or maybe what you find once your there? Could it be the actual destination and the preparation that it will take to make the dive in the first place? Certainly the answer is as varied as the caves there are to dive and the number of caves divers there are in this world. Here are five caves that are a must on any extreme divers list.

How BMX Bikes are Different from Other Bikes

staff — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:28:16 +0000

Perhaps one of the fastest growing types of bike on the market, the BMX bike is a mystery to many. You have probably heard of BMX bikes, and even have some idea of what they are used for. You probably don’t know, though, what specifically makes a BMX bike what it is. Obviously bicycles vary, but that is it that makes a BMX bike? There are certainly ways of knowing.

What You Should Know about Whitewater Kayaking

staff — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:19:42 +0000

To say that whitewater kayaking is a sport where you paddle a kayak up or down stream in a river would be a dramatic oversimplification. Kayaking, especially in whitewater situations, is challenging and can be dangerous.

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough that Can’t Be Climbed

staff — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:14:31 +0000

Mountain climbing, or mountaineering, is one of the oldest sports in the world. It is the timeless sport of scaling high slopes on a mountain with the goal of reaching the top, or summit, in mind. Mountaineering is actually a combination of many other sports, like snow, ice, and rock climbing as well as hiking and often camping.

Snowmobile Racing aka Snowcrossing

staff — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:08:51 +0000

What is it that draws so many people to snowmobile racing? Is it the snow, the snowmobiles themselves, or perhaps the crisp fresh air of winter? Suffice to say the draw is all of the above mentioned. Snowmobile racing is a cross between watching the Daytona 500, speed skating, and roller derby. Throw in a few hairpin turns and paint the snowmobiles bright neon colors, and you have yourself a snowmobile race. Where are some of these snowmobile or snowcross races held?

Correct Climbing Gear Can Be a Life Saver

staff — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:39:13 +0000

Free climbing is an up and coming sport in the United States. In fact, the number of people who participate in this extreme sport number in the hundreds of thousands in this country alone, and that number gets even larger world wide. Much of what has helped the sport grow is due in no small part to advances in the climbing technology. Equipment now makes free climbing safer than it ever has been before, which makes it more accessible to more people than ever before. Having the right equipment not only makes the sport more enjoyable, but it can also save your life. Consider some of the equipment you need to climb for enjoyment and in safety.

The Lengths Skateboarders Go to Just for the Thrill of It

staff — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:33:27 +0000

Notice all those young kids on skateboards, not only skateboarding on the sidewalk, but also skateboard on park benches, sidewalk rails and anything it seems that may be just a few inches or several feet in the air? They will try anything and go anywhere just to get some “air.” There are even some home movies made showing them trying to skateboard off their roof. Now, obviously if you are a young person reading this, do not go out and climb your parents’ roof with your skateboard. Why, do you suppose, they are so eager to continue learning tricks that push the boundaries of extreme sports, besides being of the belief they are invincible? It is called the adrenaline rush or just for the thrill of it!