Category: Adventure Travel

Extreme Sports: Pushing The Limits – Last week, the USC Perforance Science Institute hosted another amazing speaker, type phenom Alex Honnold. He is the only person to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, and has speed solo climbed Yosemite’s Triple Crown (Mt. Watkins, the nose, and the northwest face of Half Dome). At just 32 years old, he is a legitimate extreme sports star, known around the world for athletic feats that will likely remain undisturbed for decades to come. I heard about the conquest of El Capitan without any ropes or safety equipment in mid-2017, so …

Skiing In The World’s Best Winter Destinations – While the merits of the most famous ski resorts are many, intrepid winter sports enthusiasts might consider expanding their horizons by exploring some of these unexpected alpine skiing hot spots.

At first glance, a ski holiday in the Middle East may seem far-fetched. But if you are looking for breathtaking views and pristine slopes, Azerbaijan is an emerging destination to visit. Shahdag is the country’s first and largest winter resort, located at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the Greater Caucasus mountain range. The views from the top on a blue bird …

Surfing The Waves: Riding The High – Featuring a diverse cast of characters, all with a passion for surfing, High Surf takes the reader on a journey that explores the meaning of surfing and, indeed, often the meaning of life. Between inspirational quotes and lessons from Tim Baker’s personal experience, the book flows effortlessly and manages to capture and eloquently define many of the feelings, sensations and immense satisfaction that we as surfers know and (hopefully!) cherish. It’s a masterpiece of modern surf literature, and Tim’s vast experience and respect for the surfing lifestyle shines through every page.

Beautifully documented …

Biking Across Scenic Landscapes – Start with our global route map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspirational photography

The Local Overnighters Project is a concerted effort to document and map overnight routes around the world—by locals, in their own backyards.

Biking Across Scenic Landscapes

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Hiking Trails Less Traveled: Hidden Gems – Certainly, hiking the Appalachian Trail is an experience no one will ever forget. But the United States is a very beautiful place, with many opportunities for hiking and camping in places that attract millions of tourists every year.

Whether you’re looking for a little action or just some peace and solitude, we’ve got the solution – in fact, 41 of them.

Hiking Trails Less Traveled: Hidden Gems

These “hidden” roads are either physically difficult to find or have limited traffic. Newbie hikers can take a stab at hikes of up to a mile, …

Exploring Caves: Journey Into The Unknown – It’s a bright winter day. Golden sunlight dances on the grass. Birds are chirping as they fly in the blue sky. You will leave this sunlit plain and go deep underground. . . in a large cave.

Parts of it have been inspected. Some are not known at all. He takes a deep breath. Then you start to climb into the dark and dangerous world below.

Exploring Caves: Journey Into The Unknown

It’s a bright winter day. The golden sun covered the grass. Birds are chirping as they fly in the blue sky. …

Spelunking: Delving Into Subterranean Wonders – Hike into the underground realm of Lava Beds National Monument, where more than 800 lava tubes call out to the intrepid explorer in you. Forget the ordinary; this is caving with a twist. Dive in solo, choose your challenge level, and start getting hooked like no other. Ready for the ultimate underground bucket list? We present the top 10 must-visit caves that promise to ignite your wanderlust and carve the memories of a lifetime. Dive deep, embrace the darkness and let the adventure begin.

Before embarking on this underground journey, it is important to …

Volcano Trekking: Witnessing Nature’s Fury – Jutting up to the sky and their peaks are often hidden by a ring of clouds, Guatemala’s volcanoes tower over many of our country’s cities and towns like ancient guardians. This natural force dominates the skyline and is responsible for many beautiful panoramas. in places like Lake Atitlán and Antigua.With more than 30 volcanoes in this relatively small nation, travelers from all over the world visit for the opportunity to witness some geological activity and new terrain formation firsthand.

Along our route in Mexico, we met some fellow travelers who suggested hiking to the …

Ziplining Through Forest Canopies – You might have heard that Costa Rica is famous for its zip lines – discover why when you zoom through an emerald forest canopy on this Monteverde zip line tour. Sky Trek is a unique system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that allow visitors to observe the rainforest from a variety of different vantage points – above, below, and inside the canopy itself. Read more about Costa Rica Canopy tours.

Ride the Sky Tram and Sky Trek Zip Line Down What sets this Monteverde zip line tour apart?

Ziplining Through Forest Canopies

Sky …