Extreme Sports Names
What is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, usually using specially designed mountain bikes?
Mountain Biking
While some find hiking on flat terrain relaxing, others may find it __________ compared to more thrilling activities like rock climbing or white-water rafting.
Dull
Rock Climbing
A sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. Free climbing is when the person does it without a rope or support.
This piece of equipment, worn by skydivers, ensures they have a controlled descent and a safe landing by deploying a ____ after free-falling.
What is a parachute?
The beaches of Hawaii, particularly on Oahu, are known for this extreme sport, which involves riding waves on a board.
What is surfing?
What is the recreational outdoor activity which uses an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water.
Whitewater Rafting
Skydiving without proper training can be incredibly __________, posing serious risks to your safety.
Dangerous
Alpine Skiing
A popular winter sport that involves skiing down snow-covered slopes, typically on mountain ranges, using fixed-heel bindings on skis. It differs from other types of skiing, such as cross-country skiing, in that it focuses on downhill racing and navigation of groomed slopes or natural terrain.
A long, narrow, flat piece of material, typically made of wood, plastic, fiberglass, or carbon fiber, designed to glide over snow. It is worn on the feet, often secured with bindings, to provide stability and control while navigating downhill or across snowy terrain
What is a ski?
The Atacama Desert in Chile is famous for this extreme sport, which involves sliding down sand dunes on a specially designed board.
What is sandboarding
What is an activity that involves a person jumping from a great height while connected to a large elastic cord?
Bungee Jumping
Running a marathon can be extremely __________, leaving you feeling drained and exhausted by the end.
Tiring
Scuba Diving
A mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater
This flotation device is required in whitewater rafting and kayaking to keep paddlers safe in case they fall into fast-moving waters.
What is a life jacket?
This iconic canyon in Arizona is known for this extreme sport, where participants either rappel or climb down its towering rock faces.
What is canyoneering?
In this sport, athletes leap from great heights into the water below, performing acrobatic flips and twists before entering the water feet-first.
What is cliff diving?
Completing a marathon can be incredibly __________, requiring both physical endurance and mental focus
Challenging
Volcano Boarding
Volcano surfing or volcano boarding is a sport performed on the slopes of a volcano. One of the most popular places for the activity is the Cerro Negro near Leon in western Nicaragua. Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board.
To help navigate through turbulent waters in kayaking, this compact piece of gear is used to propel the boat and maintain control.
What is a paddle?
This activity, which involves using a parachute to jump from an aircraft, is popular in locations like Interlaken, Switzerland
What is skydiving?
This sport involves riding on skis while being towed by a boat, allowing the skier to perform various maneuvers, including jumps, slaloms, and tricks, on the water's surface.
What is waterskiing?
This word describes the intense excitement and exhilaration often experienced during extreme sports or high-stakes situations.
Thrilling
Windsurfing
A water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It involves riding a board that is attached to a sail, which is used to harness the power of the wind. The rider stands on the board and controls the sail to propel themselves across the water, adjusting the sail's angle to steer and control speed.
This piece of gear, often made from neoprene, is designed to keep surfers warm in cold water by providing thermal insulation.
What is a wetsuit?
The frozen peaks of Patagonia, Argentina, offer a challenging environment for adventurers looking to ascend frozen waterfalls or scale glaciers with specialized tools.
What is ice climbing?