We all have different ways of relaxing while on a break from work or college and sometimes adventure sports can be just the tonic for blowing away the cobwebs and twice as therapeutic as an all-day spa. If you happen to favour adrenaline sports on trips away, these are some of the best activities to get involved with on your travels for a thrilling experience and memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
Water sports
Water sports such as kayaking, canoeing and white-water rafting each offer a unique experience and can suit every kind of adrenaline junkie from beginners to enthusiasts. Depending on how adventurous you feel, water sports can take you from placid river paddles and basic manoeuvring techniques to all-out rafting across rough waves and rapids. Since you can encounter large rocks and steep drops on extreme rafting trips, it’s vital – as with any extreme sport – to prepare well in advance with suitable training.
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Mountain Biking
Depending on where you choose to go Mountain biking, the experience can be very freeing since you can always choose your own pace. Cross country for example allows you to explore your surroundings and wildlife as you glide through country parks, fields and forests. Downhill Mountain biking, meanwhile, can provide the less faint of heart with a pure and unbridled adrenaline rush. Scary? Initially. Invigorating? You bet! Just ensure you’re equipped with a good quality bike that can handle all kinds of terrain and you’re good to go.
Rock climbing
Rock climbing can test your courage like no other form of adrenaline sport and can take you to some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. From the suspended natural stone monasteries of Greece to the beautiful mountain peaks and glaciers of Patagonia, rock climbing balances peril with unparalleled splendour, rewarding each risk with extreme sights.
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Extreme Hiking
Don’t be fooled into thinking hiking and trekking is devoid of adrenaline. What could be more exhilarating than fending for yourself – either alone or in a small group – in high altitude in unpredictable weather conditions?  The act of trekking through deep valleys and high mountain summits is as stimulating as outdoor activities come. Get inspired and take a look at some of the best hiking trails from around the world.
If you are planning an adrenaline-fuelled getaway, make sure you’re prepared for everything and anything nature can throw at you with sensible all-terrain gear. The quality outdoor clothing range by Regatta Outlet has a fantastic choice of jackets and footwear to withstand the harshest of weather conditions and keep you on your toes for each big adventure!
