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Bike Sharing Program Coming to NYC This Summer

Bikes ©mosselmaniac Perfect for the hordes of tourists during Manhattan summers, bike sharing finally comes to the city this summer. And for New York residents, no more worries of bike theft. The NYC DOT and Alta Bicycle Share have organized the program, along with private sponsorship. About 10,000 bikes in over 600 stations will be [...]

Zambian Tourism Minister Takes a Leap of Faith

Free fallin’ © SJByles In an effort to promote safety on the Victoria Falls bungee site in Zambia, Tourism Minister Given Lubinda made the jump himself last week. After a bungee jumper survived a recent fall at the same site, Lubinda decided to take matters into his own hands, assuring other tourists that the site is [...]

Indoor Ski Park to Open in Barcelona

Skiing is finally possible in BCN © Skistar Trysil Barcelona is taking a cue from the glitzy excess of Dubai and creating an indoor ski park—Ski World—set to open in 2015. A 128,000 square foot dome will house both skiing and an ice rink. Dubai’s model, “Ski Dubai” produces 30 tons of snow every day. [...]

Photo of the Moment: Poised in Copper, Colorado

Salt Boarding the Utah Salt Flats at 50 MPH [Video]

(Hat tip: Gadling)

The Breathtaking Mountaineering Photography of Alexandre Buisse [Gallery]

Descending Aiguille du Plan, Chamonix, France © Alexandre Buisse Climbing the highest peaks is the ultimate adventure for many people — not least professional photographer Alexandre Buisse. Not only does Buisse experience the excitement of mountaineering, but he has had the opportunity to take some exquisite photographs of the magnificent views and climbs. Environmental Graffiti [...]

Surfing Fiji: An Aerial View [Video]

I’ve never wanted to take up surfing so badly …

Surfer Rides World Record 90-foot Wave [Video]

Garrett McNamara breaks the world record for the largest wave ever surfed. Holy jesus, is that thing huge!

Top 5 Uncommon Caribbean Activities

I was born and raised in the Caribbean. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands to be exact. A little green gem of an island set in the vast turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea. Sounds great, right? Well, it was…. But there was one problem. During those formative years, I woke up to almost the exact [...]

Mongolia’s Annual “Three Manly Games” Tournament

Nadaam Wrestlers ©Mark Fischer Tourists are flocking to Mongolia to watch traditional Mongolian wrestling. The largest and most prestigious tournament happens to coincide with Mongolian independence each July in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. The tournament is part of a celebration of Mongolian sports known as “naadam” or the “three manly games.” Despite the testosterone [...]

An Eco-Friendly Tour of Pittsburgh: 5 Tips for Biking America’s Steel City

Old Pittsburgh relied on coal and steel; the new one depends on talent. Putting behind the trappings of a successful industrial past and spasms of unemployment, Pittsburgh has reinvented itself with new industries, sports stadiums, parks, biking trails, contemporary art galleries, eateries and pretty much everything you would expect in a middle-size American city. Hot [...]

Urban Cliff Divers Make a Splash in Boston [News]

Divers from across the globe leapt from a platform some 90 feet above Boston Harbor on Saturday in an extreme-diving tour that used the overhanging roof of an art museum as its most recent launching pad. More via Reuters.

The Insanity of Slopeflying, Norway [Video]

3 Ways Sport Brings Travelers and Locals Together

Amanda Kendle reveals how sports can help travelers socialize with and get to know the locals anywhere in the world.

5 Great Summer Adventures in British Columbia

Scattered Clouds Over Victoria, British Columbia © Evan Leeson The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Vancouver in 2010 are over, but that doesn’t mean that British Columbia is not worth visiting now. In fact, the Olympics brought a surge of infrastructure and development to the region, and this summer provides the ideal time for [...]

Witness the Pillow Fight World Cup [Video]

Sure it’s a week old, but it’s still news if you haven’t read it, right? Pillow Fighting World Cup The all female contenders from around the world (including the US, Sweden, Japan and Austria) competed last week for their shot at the title of Pillow Fight World Cup champion. Seriously:

Austria’s Green Lake Is Also a Great Hiking Spot

Green Lake is one of the most bizarre natural phenomena in the world. During the cold winter months, this place is almost completely dry, and used as a country park where hikers love to come and spend some time away from urban chaos. But as soon as temperatures rise, the snow and ice covering the [...]

Skydiving … Without a Parachute [Video]

Nowadays, when it seems like everything (even Doritos) is “EXTREME!”, Travis Pastrana shows what extreme really is. Because he likes to skydive … without a parachute. This is sheer insanity: Why? Because he’s absolutely batshit crazy. What other reason could there be?

82-year Old Climber Dies on Everest

82-year old Shailendra Kumar Upadhyaya, a former Nepalese foreign minister was hoping to become the oldest person to summit Mt. Everest. That attempt came to a tragic end yesterday, when it was announced that Upadhyaya passed away while on the mountain. A brave, brave man and a true inspiration. Story via Gadling.com.

5 Adventure Sports to Experience in Mallorca

Mallorca, like the other Balearic islands, is known for great beach clubs and a party atmosphere. However, there is more to the island than cocktails. Thanks to the excellent weather year-round, the island is a paradise for sports lovers. These adventure activities are sure to make you want to start searching for Mallorca hotels immediately. [...]

Paw Power: Dogsledding on Lake Superior

Steve Millburg recounts his first experience learning to dog sled on the frozen shores of Lake Superior: I step onto the runners at the back of the dogsled. Following instructions, I rock the sled back and forth a couple of times, then shove it forward with the not-exactly-dashing command, “Let’s go!” I’m not prepared for [...]

Daredevil ‘Swinglining’ in Moab, Utah [Video]

“Swinglining” is like bungee jumping, but better (or worse, depending on your particular predilections). It’s equal parts crazy … and awesome: I’m getting vertigo just watching this.

Ski Flying Record Smashed on World’s Longest Ramp (Nearly 800 Feet!)

This is absolutely in-sane: Ski flying is, essentially, a more extreme form of traditional ski jumping. The skiers themselves use slightly modified equipment, the hills are built bigger, and the jumps are far more akin to “floating” through air, whereas ski jumping more resembles a straight up-and-down off a ramp. And this newly rebuilt Vikersundbakken [...]

Skouching: New Downhill “Sport” Launches in Utah

Add 1 couch or recliner, 1 pair of skis and a host of willing (if absent-minded) participants and you’ve got a recipe for “skouching” … and plenty of B-roll footage for the next Jackass movie. “Why?”, you might ask. Why not?

Top 5 Can’t-Miss Red Sea Diving Hotspots

Whether you are an experienced diver or someone looking to have their first underwater adventure, the Red Sea is one of the world’s most spectacular diving destinations with shipwrecks a plenty, an abundance of weird and wonderful marine life and crystal clear water, making it a good choice for all levels of experience.

Napa Valley Zip Lines Coming Soon to … Napa Valley

Coming soon to California’s Napa Valley: zip lining. The wildly popular outdoor activity is coming to wine country courtesy of Napa Valley Bike Tours, who claim: The Napa Valley Ziplines course was designed specifically for first-timers. The first two zip lines will be the shortest and slowest of the course, designed to ease participants into [...]

Russian Divers Attempt to Bike Underwater [Video]

Not content to merely “dive” while diving, members of the Siberian Divers’ Club have taken to their first annual event of attempting “bizarre underwater acts”. This year’s act: successfully racing bicycles along a six meter underwater track, while keeping the tires in full contact with the lake bed. Turns out, it’s not that easy: I’m [...]

BASE Jumping Mirror Lake, Norway [Video]

Last Walk Around Mirror Lake – Boom Bip (Boards of Canada Remix) from FroschYankee on Vimeo. Guaranteed to be the most calming video you’ll see all day.

The 7 Best Places to Skydive Around the World

Skydiving is against every instinct built into every fiber of our being. And yet it feels so right. Turner Wright explores the best places in the world to fall on purpose.

World’s First Glass-Bottomed Hot Air Balloon to Open to the Public

Glass Bottom Hot Air Balloon © SWNS Christian Brown – the man made famous for copiloting a balloon ’round the world with Sir Richard Branson – is taking his 18 years of ballooning expertise to the next level. With the creation of one of the world’s first glass-bottomed hot air balloons, the pilot-turned-inventor is hoping [...]

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