Category Archives: Bizarre
Glamping With City Slickers
If you consider yourself a city slicker and the thought of going without your smartphone for a weekend scares the bejesus out of you, then read on my friend. The phenomenon known as “glamping”, or “luxury camping” is the city … Click to read the full article
The Cyprus Ultramarathon – Because Regular Marathons Are Just Too Easy…
For some people, being able to run a marathon like the London marathon – 26 miles on the street with no break, is a fitness goal to aspire to, or a challenge of a lifetime. Others, however, laugh in the … Click to read the full article
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Tagged Cyprus, Cyprus Ultramarathon, Events, Marathon
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Hit the Slopes and Go Sandboarding in Cape Town
Ever thought that donning a snowboard in board shorts and sunglasses enjoying balmy temperatures was impossible? Think again! Snowboards might be built for snow, but it’s not the only surface in which this multifaceted sporting device excels. That’s right, for … Click to read the full article
Posted in Africa, Bizarre, Sand Boarding, Travel
Tagged Cape Town, Sandboard, Sandboarding, South Africa
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Snowkayaking – A New Extreme Sport?
So first of all let’s go on record as saying that this cannot be regarded as an entirely new extreme sport – the simple fact that people have partaken in the event tells us otherwise, but for the most part, … Click to read the full article
The Best X Game Skateboarding Performances
The X Games have become a popular sporting event focused on action sports. It has found popularity and big money sponsorships by fulfilling a niche in extreme sports. The event is particularly popular amongst the under-forty crowd, a highly prized … Click to read the full article
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Tagged Skateboarders, Skateboarding, X Games
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Training Tips for the British Tough Mudder Challenge
Tough Mudder, an annual extreme sporting event that challenges daring athletes and regular Joes to tackle a ‘hardcore’ 10 or 12-mile obstacle course, is something that half a million people worldwide have already taken on. Some will succeed, some will … Click to read the full article
Must Have Items for Extreme Summer Wasteland Camping
It is always a good idea to have the proper equipment prior to camping of any kind. However, extreme camping in some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet requires more in-depth planning for sheer survival. Camping equipment in … Click to read the full article
Storm-Chasing Holidays in the US
The Midwest is famous for its violent tornadoes and superstorms. Every year, dozens of people are injured or die as a result of twisters carving up the countryside and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Most sensible individuals … Click to read the full article