Some countries feature such geographical diversity that they can rightly be called worlds-within-the-world. The United States is one such country. White-water rafting in the US is some of the world’s best, thanks to the numerous canyons and converging waterways. But…
California and Hawaii already offer so many other great adventure sports that it seems unfair that they also boast such superb rock climbing as well… unless you’re travelling to either of these states of course. Hawaii’s scenic beauty hides numerous…
You have to learn to walk before you can run, so the cliché goes. But try telling that to legions of long-distance runners who take on the world’s greatest trekking trails at a much faster pace. To add to the…
We all adore New York City, but if you’re experiencing major withdrawal from adrenalin-induced adventures, head beyond Bloomingdales and back-street speakeasies, for a dose of white-water rafting just outside the Big Apple. Escaping to the Black River Canyon, near Watertown,…
The KSP (Kite Surf Pro) is a world tour that is designed to feature the world’s best kitesurfers riding the world’s premiere waves. 2011 was the tour’s first year and featured three events held in Mauritius, Peru and Cape Verde.…
What could be better than spending a week in the mountains, shuushing down iced-white pistes and bounding through fresh powder? How about adding world-class DJs, all-night parties, arty events and extreme freestyle competitions? Welcome to the world of winter festivals…
When choosing a rucksack one observation will serve you well: ‘Buy a bigger rucksack and you’ll only take more gear’, something Andrew Skurka knows well. Read more to find out how Andrew Skurka trekked Alaska and become Mr Lightfoot. Andrew…
A major airline has placed the Moroccan resort of Marrakech at the top of its must-visit list. The destination has been named as the place to see in 2011 by British Airways, which will start flights to the city on…
Looking for some of the world’s best facilities, winter sports fans planning to ski in Aspen this month are in for a treat: the venue is again hosting the Winter X Games! For the tenth year, the US destination will…
The Summer X-Games in Los Angeles are on the way but who’s taking the extreme sport golds this year? If you don’t know: the X-Games are the extreme sports World Cup, Olympics, Cup final and Superbowl rolled into one! Summer…
