Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Must-Do activities for amateur adrenaline junkies

Please note that the location of each activity is as important as the act itself. The surroundings chosen impart special charm to the crazy sport undertaken

Adrenaline Pump 5 on 5:
  1. Ice Climbing on a glacier near Anchorage, Alaska
  2. Climbing Half Dome, Yosemite NP, California - If you have not attempted this, your credentials as a true Californian are in question:)
  3. Skydiving in Northshore, Hawaii: Best view of the surf from 10000 feet.
  4. Bungee Jumping in Monteverde, Costa Rica - Lush green views from one of the tallest Bungee platforms in the world
  5. Scuba Diving in Hawaii
  6. Jumping off Negril, Jamaica cliffs into the Pacific ocean
  7. Whitewater Rafting on American River, North Fork, California
  8. Snorkeling in Anacepa Island, Channel Islands NP
  9. Snorkeling in Hol Chal Marine reserve off Caye Caulker, Belize
  10. Stand Up Paddling in Caye Caulker, Belize
  11. Kayaking to small island across Placencia peninsula, Belize
Adrenaline Pump 4 on 5:
  1. Helicopter flight over Mt. Mckinley, Alaska, USA
  2. Angel's landing hike in Zion NP, Utah, USA
  3. Whitewater Rafting on Pacuare river, Costa Rica
  4. Surfing in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  5. Waterfall Rappeling in the canyons of La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica
  6. Ziplining in Monteverde, Costa Rica - Some of the fastest and longest zip lines in the world
  7. Kayaking against strong ocean currents right where captain Cook landed in Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
  8. Snorkeling with Green Turtles in Akumal Bay, Mexico
  9. The super fast unreliable boat ride to 
Adrenaline Pump 3 on 5:
  1. Water tubing in fresh waters of Jamaican rivers shrouded by tropical forests
  2. Skiing at Heavenly resort, Lake Tahoe, California
  3. Snorkeling at the beach in Maui, California
  4. Kayaking in Mangrove forest among Monkeys and Constrictor Boas in Costa Rica
Adrenaline Pump 2 on 5:
  1. Cruise in Kenai Fjords NP, a complete marine NP:
  2. Gandola ride atop Heavenly resort during winter in Lake Tahoe, Utah
  3. ATV in Vail, Colorodo

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