Top 5 Extreme sports destinations

Top 5 Extreme sports destinations

White water rafting - Magpie river Canada

White water rafting is a great way to get a different perspective on a country. It’s also a thrilling adrenaline pumping experience which leaves you ready to tackle the most challenging things in life. Magpie river flows untouched through hundreds of miles of lake, accessed only by float plan you get a real sense of the wilderness. Trips normally take around 7 days and take in remote glacial-gorged lakes the

chance to see bear and culminate with the challenge of class 5 rapids downriver from the Spectacular Magpie Falls.

White water rafting - Magpie river Canada

White water rafting is a great way to get a different perspective on a country. It’s also a thrilling adrenaline pumping experience which leaves you ready to tackle the most challenging things in life. Magpie river flows untouched through hundreds of miles of lake, accessed only by float plan you get a real sense of the wilderness. Trips normally take around 7 days and take in remote glacial-gorged lakes the

chance to see bear and culminate with the challenge of class 5 rapids downriver from the Spectacular Magpie Falls.

Bungee Jumping - Queenstown

New Zealand was brought to the forefront of adventure sport when in 1988 AJ Hackett opened the first commercial bungee jump from the Kawarau Bridge, 43 metres (141 feet), over the Kawarau River. This site is still very much alive and

kicking today so where better to throw yourself off a bridge attached to some rope than the original site over the beautiful Kawarau river in Queenstown. By no means

the highest bungee jump this is the arguably the most famous with tens of thousands of bungee jumpers descending to one of the worlds best loved bungee sites each year. Nestled into a rock face overlooking the stunning Kawarau River,

this site along with its place in history boasts ‘must see’ picturesque views so make sure you keep your eyes open on the way down.

Bungee Jumping - Queenstown

New Zealand was brought to the forefront of adventure sport when in 1988 AJ Hackett opened the first commercial bungee jump from the Kawarau Bridge, 43 metres (141 feet), over the Kawarau River. This site is still very much alive and

kicking today so where better to throw yourself off a bridge attached to some rope than the original site over the beautiful Kawarau river in Queenstown. By no means

the highest bungee jump this is the arguably the most famous with tens of thousands of bungee jumpers descending to one of the worlds best loved bungee sites each year. Nestled into a rock face overlooking the stunning Kawarau River,

this site along with its place in history boasts ‘must see’ picturesque views so make sure you keep your eyes open on the way down.

Shark Cage Diving - South Africa

Finding a better place to go shark cage diving than in Gansbaai South Africa would be a tough ask, with its dense population of great white sharks. The stretch of water

between Gansbaai and Dyer Island is otherwise known as “shark alley” and is a feeding ground for the endangered Great White Shark. Getting up close and personal to these fantastic creatures is truly one of the most breath-taking

adventure activities you will ever live to remember. Sharks are curious by nature and often like to take a closer look at the diver. A personal, eye-to-eye encounter

with this awesome animal is guaranteed to get the adrenaline going.

Shark Cage Diving - South Africa

Finding a better place to go shark cage diving than in Gansbaai South Africa would be a tough ask, with its dense population of great white sharks. The stretch of water

between Gansbaai and Dyer Island is otherwise known as “shark alley” and is a feeding ground for the endangered Great White Shark. Getting up close and personal to these fantastic creatures is truly one of the most breath-taking

adventure activities you will ever live to remember. Sharks are curious by nature and often like to take a closer look at the diver. A personal, eye-to-eye encounter

with this awesome animal is guaranteed to get the adrenaline going.

Ice Climbing - Norway

Ice climbing isn't for the faint at heart, but those with a true adventurous spirit are guaranteed to enjoy this truly rewarding experience. Eidfjord in Norway is probably the best kept ice climbing secret in the world, considering the huge possibilities for doing first ascents, the number of climbed and unclimbed ice routes and relatively

reliable conditions. This Norwegian ice climbing mekka is considered to be the best in the world with endless unclimbed routes and a stunning combination of sea and

mountains. So if you are thinking of dusting off the crampons we urge you to consider Eidjord but please don’t tell the masses.

Ice Climbing - Norway

Ice climbing isn't for the faint at heart, but those with a true adventurous spirit are guaranteed to enjoy this truly rewarding experience. Eidfjord in Norway is probably the best kept ice climbing secret in the world, considering the huge possibilities for doing first ascents, the number of climbed and unclimbed ice routes and relatively

reliable conditions. This Norwegian ice climbing mekka is considered to be the best in the world with endless unclimbed routes and a stunning combination of sea and

mountains. So if you are thinking of dusting off the crampons we urge you to consider Eidjord but please don’t tell the masses.

Ice Climbing - Norway

Heli Skiing in Kamchatka in the far east of Russia is Heli-Skiing with a difference. Although not necessarily the best snow in the world, this remote and isolated land

situated between the Okhotsk Sea to the West and the Bering Sea to the east offers scenery like nothing else on earth. At close to 5,000 meters (whose counting)

Kljutschevskayay is the highest of the peninsula's with 200 volcanoes, 29 of which are active. With scenes so dramatic you will find it impossible not to stop every few

metres.

Ice Climbing - Norway

Heli Skiing in Kamchatka in the far east of Russia is Heli-Skiing with a difference. Although not necessarily the best snow in the world, this remote and isolated land

situated between the Okhotsk Sea to the West and the Bering Sea to the east offers scenery like nothing else on earth. At close to 5,000 meters (whose counting)

Kljutschevskayay is the highest of the peninsula's with 200 volcanoes, 29 of which are active. With scenes so dramatic you will find it impossible not to stop every few

metres.

Extreme Sports Insurance

Whatever extreme sports you are taking part in, you should ensure that you have adequate cover.

SportsCover Direct SportsCover Direct specialises in insurance for active people. Providing insurance for most extreme sports both home and abroad, visit SportsCover Direct online to

purchase your extreme sports insurance now.

Belmont House, High Street, Lane End, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3ER

Extreme Sports Insurance

Whatever extreme sports you are taking part in, you should ensure that you have adequate cover.

SportsCover Direct SportsCover Direct specialises in insurance for active people. Providing insurance for most extreme sports both home and abroad, visit SportsCover Direct online to

purchase your extreme sports insurance now.

Belmont House, High Street, Lane End, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3ER