Category Archives: Bizarre

Training Tips for the British Tough Mudder Challenge

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Paul Smithson

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

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Must Have Items for Extreme Summer Wasteland Camping

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason

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

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Storm-Chasing Holidays in the US

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Guest Blogger

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

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3 Extreme Sports That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted on January 6, 2013 by David F

A bird, a plane, superman; or is that you soaring through the sky, leaping from a plane, or scaling the Empire State Building? Extreme sports let you feel the wind in your hair as you soar and reach new heights … Click to read the full article

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Extreme Cold Weather Camping: How to Survive

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Tim Martinez

Few things are as enjoyable and fundamental as camping. Odds are that if you’re engaging in an extreme sport out in the wilderness, you’ll need to camp someplace overnight because the best destinations are always the farthest. And if you’re … Click to read the full article

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Felix Baumgartner – The First Man to Skydive From Space

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Laura

Skydiving is a popular extreme sport that thrills thousands of people every year but what would adrenalin junkies say to the prospect of freefalling from the stratosphere? This is about to be attempted by an Austrian named Felix Baumgartner, who … Click to read the full article

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Treetop Camping – The Next Type of Extreme Camping

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jolande

Treetop camping; is it an extreme sport or is it just pure relaxation?  Extreme sports are all about pushing the limits, boldly going where nobody else has gone before (just so you know, Star Trek is definitely not extreme, but … Click to read the full article

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Extreme Sports to Try in the UK

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Think of yourself as extreme? The UK is a great place to try out extreme and adventure sports with fantastic facilities for many activities. Here are some suggestions of activities to get you going… Skateboarding Fancy yourself as the next … Click to read the full article

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