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Chicago Toronto Boston
New York
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San Francisco St. Louis Washington DC
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Belo Horizonte

PARAGUAY ~
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
CHILE
Cordoba Pôrto Alegre
Santiago URUGUAY
Montevideo
Buenos Aires

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 500
adrenaline
adventures
1st Edition

By Lois Friedland,
Marc Lallanilla, Charlie O’Malley,
and Jennifer Swetzoff
Contents
About This Book . . . vii
A Note on Hotels . . . vii
Chapter 1 In the Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flying High . . . 2
Leaping & Jumping . . . 13
10 Hot-Air Balloon Rides to Lift
Your Spirits . . . 14
10 Skydiving Adventures: Thrills on High . . . 20
Gliding, Coasting & Floating . . . 25
10 Bungee Jumps for Joy . . . 26
10 Ziplines to Make Tarzan Proud . . . 34
Chapter 2 On the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Diving & Snorkeling . . . 38
Extreme Cliff Diving & Cliff Jumping . . . 54
Boating . . . 56
Whitewater River Rafting . . . 84
Watersports . . . 86
10 Places to Go Fly a Kite . . . on the Water . . . 96
10 Places to Ride the Curl: Surfing Around
the World . . . 104
Chapter 3 Mountains & Canyons . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Hiking . . . 109
Winter Sports . . . 131
Heli-Skiing Hot Spots . . . 138
Climbing & Rappelling . . . 145
Snowboarding Extreme Terrain . . . 146
Canyoning & Caving . . . 162
Chapter 4 Staying Grounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Cycling . . . 173
Mountain Biking Around the World . . . 178
Exploring & Admiring . . . 182
Unconventional Undertakings . . . 190
Chapter 5 Great Journeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Expeditions . . . 207
Make a Difference . . . 216
Animal Treks . . . 218
Hitting the Road . . . 224
 Chapter 6 Camps & Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Chapter 7 Races & Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Endurance Endeavors . . . 255
Foolish Fun . . . 269
3 Wacky Climbing Competitions . . . 279
Spectator Delights . . . 280
Bet or Not, Horse Races Take You
for a Ride . . . 288
The Kitchen Sink . . . 289
10 Extreme Eating Contests . . . 298
Chapter 8 Urban Thrills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
9 Breathtaking City Views . . . 310
Chapter 9 Animal Encounters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Up Close & Personal . . . 323
Safaris . . . 342
From a Distance . . . 348
Along for the Ride . . . 358
Chapter 10 Offbeat Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Exotic Eating . . . 386
Chapter 11 Spooks, Scares & Rides . . . . . . . . . . .388
Spooks & Scares . . . 389
Skulls & Bones & Catacombs . . . 394
Rides . . . 401
10 Haunted Houses of the American
South . . . 402
Roller Coasters . . . 408

World Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

Geographical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427
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About the Authors
Lois Friedland is a freelance journalist and About.com’s Adventure Travel guide. She
specializes in skiing, travel, and golf. Her work has appeared in regional and national
magazines and newspapers. She has written special sections for The New York Times,
Travel + Leisure, and Texas Monthly.

Marc Lallanilla is a New York–based freelance writer and editor. He has written exten-
sively on health, science, the environment, design, architecture, business, lifestyle, and
travel. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, ABCNews.com, Weather.com,
About.com, and other print and online publications.

Charlie O’Malley lives in Mendoza, Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes. Though he’s
surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world and some of the best rafting,
he is mellowing with age and now gets his kicks from visiting wineries. Originally from
Ireland, Charlie has contributed to Frommer’s guidebooks about Argentina, Bolivia, Nica-
ragua, and El Salvador.

Jennifer Swetzoff is a New York–based writer and editor who focuses on travel and
international affairs. She has worked for Frommer’s, the Council on Foreign Relations,
and Eurasia Group, and she freelances for various publications. When she’s not in the
office, she’s exploring new parts of the world in search of her next adrenaline rush.

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to friends and family for their support. A special thank you to my editor,
Cate Latting, for her encouragement and patience. My ultimate gratitude goes to my wife
Ana for all her help and understanding.
—Charlie O’Malley

Words alone are insufficient to thank the friends and family members who helped me
with this book—by sharing their favorite adventures, offering travel tips, reading first
drafts, and giving me moral support when I was busy writing at night and on the week-
ends. I am eternally grateful to all of you. But my most heartfelt thanks go to Jeremy, my
loving husband and favorite companion—both at home and on the road.
—Jennifer Swetzoff

Editors’ Acknowledgements
Many people contributed to the ideas and entries in this book. We’d especially like to
thank the entire Frommer’s editorial staff, whose inspired suggestions are presented
throughout this manuscript. Frommers.com readers were also a tremendous resource,
and we thank them for pitching ideas to be included in this work. Derek Lock, contributor
to whatsonwhen.com, also deserves our gratitude. Lastly, many thanks to Holly Hughes,
Alexis Flippin, and Sylvie Murphy, whose generous contributions at the eleventh hour are
especially appreciated.
—Cate Latting

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 An Invitation to the Reader
In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful places. We’re sure you’ll find
others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow trav-
elers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, we’d love
to know that, too. Please write to:

Frommer’s 500 Adrenaline Adventures, 1st Edition

Wiley Publishing, Inc. • 111 River St. • Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774

An Additional Note
Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any time—and this is
especially true of prices. We therefore suggest that you write or call ahead for confirma-
tion when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cannot be held
responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling. Your safety is important to us,
however, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.

Frommer’s Icons
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the end of each review, look for:

 Where to get more information

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Recommended accommodations

FROMMERS.COM
Frommer’s travel resources don’t end with this guide. Frommer’s website, www.
frommers.com, has travel information on more than 4,000 destinations. We update
features regularly, giving you access to the most current trip-planning information and
the best airfare, lodging, and car-rental bargains. You can also listen to podcasts, con-
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About This Book
Why These 500 Places?
What is an adrenaline adventure? Ask 500 people and you’ll likely get 500 different
answers. Everyone has an opinion on how to get the adrenaline pumping. We cover a
multitude of high-octane activities and daredevil sports in this guide—hang gliding,
scuba diving, and mountain and ice climbing, to name a few. But not every adventurer is
interested in jumping off a cliff, meeting a Great White shark face to face, or flying in a
helicopter over a live volcano. That’s why we’ve included a breadth of experiences to
satisfy even the most esoteric adventure-seekers. Participating in an off-beat marathon,
spending a week at cowgirl camp, attending the X-Games, or plunging downward in the
front of a world-class rollercoaster can thrill some people as much as jumping out of an
airplane. No matter how you define adrenaline, we’ve got an option for you.
We compiled this list through personal experience as well as discussions with and
recommendations from fellow travel experts, friends, family, the frommers.com com-
munity, and countless other resources. We think it will serve as a fantastic jumping-off
point (no pun intended) for many adventures to come.
We’ve grouped these experiences by theme rather than by destination. We figure
animal enthusiasts will want to know all the best spots to convene with the wild things,
that kayakers will want to know the top places to get on the water, and so on. (Consult
the geographic index at the back of this book if you’re interested in a specific part of the
world.)
We know that you, our readers, have many ideas of your own about your favorite
adrenaline adventures. We hope to hear your suggestions for the next edition of this
guide, so feel free to send your ideas to us at Frommer’s Travel Guides, 111 River St.,
Hoboken, NJ 07030. In the meantime, get out there, take a chance, and get that adrena-
line racing!

A Note on Hotels
We’ve tried to recommend hotels across all budgets, but offerings will vary—some
destinations cater to the backpacker, while others appeal to those who want a little
more pampering. We’ve assigned price categories for recommended hotels using a
system of $ (inexpensive), $$ (moderate), and $$$ (expensive). These price ranges are
relative to the destination—meaning that a $$$ hotel in Nepal may be considerably
less expensive than a $ or $$ hotel in Hawaii or Banff National Park. Keep in mind that
for a number of the adventures in this guide, many of the recommended tour outfitters
will arrange for your accommodation. For more extensive hotel descriptions and rec-
ommendations, as well as other useful travel advice, consult the relevant Frommer’s
guide to that destination, or search frommers.com. You can also use the contacts
we’ve listed in the  section of each entry.

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1 In the Air
Flying High . . .2
Leaping & Jumping . . .13
Gliding, Coasting & Floating . . .25
IN THE AIR

Flying High
1
MiGs over Moscow
A Top Gun Experience
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Almost anything seems possible in adven- a young American entrepreneur who trav-
ture tourism these days—if you have a eled to Moscow in search of computer
dream and a big enough bank account. In programmers for a software venture, took
post–Cold War Russia, even the sky has no one ride on a MiG-29 and fell in love with
limit. Anyone between the ages of 18 and the rush. He signed a deal to market similar
70 who’s in relatively good health can flights worldwide, returned home to Flor-
mimic the world’s best-trained fighter ida, and ran an advertisement for them in
pilots and fly a Russian military jet high the Wall Street Journal. An investment
enough to see the earth’s curve at 11⁄2 banker from New York was the first client to
times the speed of sound. Just be pre- sign up, and since then more than 2,000
pared to pay for this fantasy flight: A 5-day other daredevils have followed her lead.
package costs around $20,000, not includ- The company has offices in Sarasota, FL,
ing international airfare. Aviation aficiona- and Moscow.
dos who have tried it say it’s worth every To climb aboard your own fighter jet,
penny. first you have to take a commercial jet to
Incredible Adventures began offering Russia’s capital. After spending a couple of
these Top Gun–inspired flights in 1993 after days exploring Moscow’s historic monu-
the company’s founder, Kent Ertugrul, then ments and lively city streets, you head to

Reach supersonic speeds in a Russian fighter jet.

Previous page: Ziplining at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours.
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 VIRGIN GALACTIC
Nizhny Novgorod, home of the Sokol Air- Air Force and many other nations around
craft Building Plant—which is where you lift the world continue to use this elite model.
off for the flight of your life. This place has The MiG-31 is Russia’s most advanced
been manufacturing top-of-the-line Russian fighter, designed to fly high and fast but also
fighter jets for more than 70 years and has perform well at lower levels. Whichever
an air museum that’s worth a quick tour. model you select, there’s only one way to
Weather conditions permitting, you go go—and that’s up, at supersonic speeds.
through a final security clearance, safety Mission accomplished. —JS
briefing, and medical check. Then it’s time
to put on your helmet and flight suit, dis-  Incredible Adventures (& 800/644-
cuss the flight plan with your Russian co- 7382; www.incredible-adventures.com).
pilot, and hop into the cockpit. Depending
on which aircraft you’re flying, you can WHEN TO GO: Spring, summer, or fall
reach heights of 21,336m (70,000 ft.), race (flights are offered year-round, but the
at speeds of 3,862kmph (2,400 mph), roll weather can be unpredictable and cause
over in airborne somersaults, and attempt delays in the winter).
other fancy tricks like a real military jet Moscow Domodedova International
fighter. As your co-pilot gives directions Airport, with connection by train or plane
and keeps an eye on things, you can take to Nizhny Novgorod, where you take off
control of the aircraft and try some maneu- from the Sokol Airbase.
vers yourself. $$$ Metropol, 1⁄4 Teatralny proezd,
You have two jets to choose from: the Moscow (& 07/499-501-7800; www.
legendary MiG-29 or the high-flying MiG-31. metropol-moscow.ru/en). $$ Alexan-
The MiG-29, known for its top gun capabili- drovsky Garden Hotel, 3 Georgievsky
ties, was developed in Russia during the Sjezd, Nizhny Novgorod (& 07/831-277-
1970s to counter the U.S. F-16 Fighting Fal- 8141; www.achotel.ru.eng).
con and the F-18 Hornet. Today, the Russian

Flying High
2
Virgin Galactic
The World’s First Spaceline
Outer Space
Okay, so your spaceship isn’t quite ready developed and funded manned spacecraft,
for take-off yet—it’s still in the develop- designed and built by Burt Rutan and
ment and testing stages—but if you want Scaled Composites, made three successful
to be one of the first 500 people to get voyages into space in 2004, reaching alti-
onboard, a future trip with Virgin Galactic, tudes higher than 100km (62 miles) and
the world’s first commercial spaceline, winning a $10-million prize for its accom-
should be on your radar now. Since 2005, plishment.
when the $200,000 pioneer tickets initially Branson quickly snatched up the exclu-
went on sale, nearly 300 have been sold. sive rights to Rutan’s innovative technol-
The idea for Virgin Galactic, a company ogy—including carbon composite materials,
created by travel aficionado and entrepre- a hybrid rocket motor, and a wing feathering
neur Richard Branson, got off the ground a reentry system. Through Virgin Galactic, he
year earlier—along with the historic flight plans to combine Rutan’s advanced design
of SpaceShipOne. The world’s first privately measures with Virgin’s aviation, adventure,

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IN THE AIR
and luxury experience to lead the way into Maybe you try a somersault. When you
space tourism. His goal is to launch non- glance out the window again, your eyes
astronauts into suborbit on a spacecraft open wider to take in the scene you’ve
known as SpaceShipTwo. seen before only in NASA photographs:
Once SpaceShipTwo is approved for lift- You’re staring at the earth’s curve.
off, your Star Wars–like journey will go Before you know it, gravity returns and
something like this: You begin with 3 days it’s time to head back toward home. Lying
of preflight training at the spaceport, down, you feel a powerful drag as the
intended to introduce you to your crew atmosphere’s force returns. But then the
and fellow passengers as you learn how to feathering system kicks in and you grace-
navigate a zero-gravity environment. After fully glide back to the earth’s surface.
all preparations are complete, and the This new adventure will be a historic
morning of your journey has arrived, your chance to explore virgin territory. Until the
adrenaline is pumping as the pilot begins dream trip becomes a reality, keep your
an official countdown . . . 3, 2, 1 . . . blast- excitement level high with a visit to Space-
off! Your spaceship catches a ride on its ShipOne—now on display next to Charles
“mothership,” a specially designed carrier Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis airplane at
aircraft, for about 15km/15,240m (10 the Smithsonian Institute’s Air and Space
miles/50,000 ft.) before an unimaginable Museum in Washington, D.C. You can also
burst of power pins you back into your check VirginGalactic.com for updates on
seat as you accelerate to speeds of nearly SpaceShipTwo’s progress. —JS
4,025kmph (2,500 mph) in mere seconds.
Suddenly, you’re traveling at more than  Virgin Galactic (www.virgingalactic.
three times the speed of sound, hurtling com).
away from the earth’s surface, watching
the atmosphere transform from blue to Space flights initially depart from
black. Finally, the motor shuts off around Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, Cali-
110km/109,728m (68 miles/360,000 ft.) fornia, but eventually take off from Space-
and you’re engulfed in silence. You realize port America in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
you’re floating, completely weightless.

Flying High
3
Thunder City Fighter Flights
Soaring into Space
Cape Town, South Africa
Picture yourself soaring 15,000m (50,000 adrenaline pumping and heart pounding,
ft.) above the earth in an English Electric you come back down to earth with thrilling
Lightning, the fighter jet used to intercept memories and a story to tell.
the Russian “Bear” bombers during the Thunder City operates the world’s
Cold War. Ready to go supersonic and only twin-engine, two-seater (side-by-side)
break the sound barrier? supersonic interceptor, and you can hitch a
Flash through the sky above Cape Town, ride on this Lightning. (Lightning aircraft still
South Africa, and over the Atlantic Ocean, hold a number of world climb-to-altitude
climbing up to 150,000m (500,000 ft.). records.) The day starts with a briefing ses-
Take a look out the cockpit window and sion, which includes survival training, ejec-
see the curvature of the earth. With your tion seat training, and oxygen management.

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 BIPLANE SKYTHRILLS!
The flight itself is only about 30 to 40 min- for 360-degree views of the region ( ).
utes due to the fuel consumption of up to (See for information on abseiling down
500 liters (132 gal.) per minute with the Table Mountain.) The ferry to Robben
afterburners on. Island, the prison-turned-museum, takes
If you want to fly high, but not touch you where former South Africa president
space, Thunder City offers rides in other Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18
types of fighter jets. If you like roller coast- years. Oenophiles can spend a day sam-
ers, try a 50- to 60-minute flight in the pling vintages at the many wineries in
Hawker Hunter, an air-to-air combat jet wine country, which is within a 2-hour
that’s agile and reacts extremely quickly to drive of the city. Visit the tiny penguins
loops and rolls that create up to 4 g-forces. that strut around nearby Boulder Beach.
You can also fly as the navigator in the If you like sports, you can go surfing, sand-
back of a Buccaneer, a nuclear strike boarding, hiking, or mountain biking. —LF
attack bomber, assisting the pilot with the
selection of transponder codes as you fly
 Thunder City (& 27/21-934-8007;
in sorties during a mock attack. During the
www.thundercity.com).
50- to 60-minute flight, you reach up to 5
g-forces for 5 to 10 seconds while going WHEN TO GO: Year-round.
extremely fast—just subsonic—and low Cape Town International Airport.
underneath the radar screen. Thunder
$$$ Radisson Blue Hotel Water-
City also has a Strikemaster, a subsonic
front Capetown, Beach Rd., Granger Bay
jet pilot trainer. You get briefed on manag-
(& 800/333-3333 in the U.S. or 27/21-441-
ing the cockpit and undergo training in the
3000; www.radisson.com). $$$ The
jet, which is great for aerobatics and
Twelve Apostles, Victoria Rd. (& 27/21-
famous for its spin maneuvers.
437-9000; www.12apostleshotel.com).
Aside from your sky-high adventures,
$$ Winchester Mansions, 221 Beach Rd.
there are plenty of activities and entertain-
(& 27/21-434-2351; www.winchester.
ment options in Cape Town. Take the
co.za).
cable car up to the top of Table Moun-
tain, which dominates the city’s skyline,

Flying High
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Biplane SkyThrills!
Do Rolls & Hammerheads in a Biplane
Fullerton, California, U.S.A.
Picture yourself flying a biplane out over try them out for yourself at SkyThrills!, a
the Pacific Ocean, diving downward for southern California biplane flight school
speed, then heading nose up in a steep that’s been treating clients to thrilling sky
vertical ascent until the plane almost stops adventures since 2000.
in mid-air. Next, you make a tight U-turn Don’t worry. You won’t be alone in the
rolling to the left and plunge straight down dual-control biplane as you perform these
toward the ocean. Congratulations! You’ve aerobatic maneuvers. SkyThrills! owner
just performed a hammerhead aerobatic Mike Blackstone is at the other set of con-
maneuver and made a flashy 180-degree trols, coaching you through your aero-
turn. You’ve probably seen tricks like these batic tricks. During the time you’re in the
performed at an airshow, and now you can air, you have hands-on lessons on rolling

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Biplane, performs like a Formula I racing
car with wings. Whichever plane you
choose, you’re sure to have a ball.
For the ultimate thrill, ask about the
Astronaut Adventure, which includes
hands-on high-speed dives followed by a
5-g pull-up toward vertical then a push
across the top of an arc, which exposes
you to weightlessness or zero gravity. You
can hold a ball and watch it float out of
your hands as you start arcing back down
toward earth.
Every flight includes a briefing before-
hand, when you learn about handling the
plane. All flights are hands on and last
between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depend-
ing on the program flown. Flights are fol-
lowed by a debriefing, when you look at
the video taken during the ride and see
your reactions as you were doing loops
and flying upside down.
These flights are an amazing introduc-
tion to the world of aerobatic stunt flying.
You experience the sensation of flying a
stunt plane in excess of 200 mph
(322kmph) and feel the g-forces pushing
Soaring skyward in a SkyThrills biplane.
you into the seat. Back on the ground, you
leave with a DVD of your experience. The
the plane, doing loops and hammerhead adrenaline rush is intense, and you defi-
spins, and even flying inverted. First, you nitely feel empowered as you fly the plane.
learn a roll—turning the plane 360 degrees SkyThrills! planes fly out of Fullerton
like a corkscrew—then continue on your Municipal Airport in southern California.
way. Next comes the vertical loop, where Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Sea World,
the smoke streams behind (so you can see Universal Studios, and lots of other attrac-
exactly where you’ve just flown). If you’re tions are close by should you want to con-
game for more, the hammerhead comes tinue your thrill-seeking in the area. —LF
next, and then a spin. Your final maneuver
is inverting the plane and flying upside  SkyThrills! (& 866-4-SKYTHRILL; www.
down for about 30 seconds. If your heart skythrills.com).
hasn’t skipped a beat yet, it will now! As
WHEN TO GO: Anytime.
for take-offs and landings, leave them to
the expert. Blackstone will handle those. Los Angeles International (34 miles/
SkyThrills! has two types of biplanes. 55km) or John Wayne Airport, Orange
Both are designed to perform the aero- County (20 miles/32km).
batic maneuvers but the two have differ- $$ Knott’s Berry Farm Resort
ent personalities. The bright yellow Classic Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave., Buena Park,
Biplane is really a 1996 replica of a 1935 CA. (& 866/752-2444 or 714/995-1111;
Waco YMF-5 model, with room for two www.knottshotel.com). $$ Anaheim
passengers in the front cockpit. It has a Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1700 S. Harbor
spruce frame covered with fabric, and Blvd., Anaheim, CA (& 800/631-4144 or
purrs like a big kitten. The Pitts-S-2C, 714/772-5900; www.anaheimplazahotel.
which Blackstone calls the Extreme com).

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Heli-Cycling on High
No Mountain High Enough
Nepal
The magical kingdom of Nepal is, without iest) city. Heli-cycling programs organized
a doubt, one of the most storied destina- by qualified tour operators who know the
tions in the world, and a mecca for adven- terrain are definitely the way to experi-
ture travelers of every stripe. What better ence this activity; some operators have
way to see this exotic land than on a relatively short 1-day packages, while oth-
mountain bike? Well, actually, there is a ers offer longer excursions of several
better way—on a mountain bike that’s days. Thrill-seekers opting for longer tours
transported by helicopter to a highland are able to stop in remote teahouses for
pass, allowing you to cruise downhill breaks, and stay overnight in lodges nes-
through some of the most spectacular ter- tled in isolated villages.
rain on earth. You can now ride through If what you seek is adventure on the
Nepal’s magnificent scenery while avoid- road less traveled, you’ll find it here. Many
ing the lung-busting uphill rides that would of the spots visited by heli-cyclers are tiny
make the trip impossible for all but a hand- hamlets, difficult to reach even by four-
ful of oxygen-carrying elite athletes. wheel-drive vehicles. The landscape is rich
Most trips to Nepal begin in Kathmandu, and varied: Icy, snow-capped mountain
the country’s capital and largest (and nois- ranges give way to dense alpine forests,

Cycling through mountainous Nepal.

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semi-arid steppes, surging rivers, lush TOURS: Black Tomato (& 877/815-1497;
farmland, and golden rice paddies. And www.blacktomato.co.uk). Himalayan
for sheer death-defying thrills, try crossing Mountain Bike Adventures (& 977/
a swinging suspension bridge on a windy 1/421-2860; www.hmbadventures.com).
day with a full pack and a mountain bike— WHEN TO GO: Oct–Nov.
not for the faint of heart.
It’s not all hard work and sweat, how- Kathmandu.
ever. Bikers make frequent stops to sam- $$ Kantipur Temple House, Chusy-
ple local foods and teas, including the abahal, Jyatha Tol, Thamel, Kathmandu
region’s apple ciders and brandies. In (& 977/1/425-0129; www.kantipurtemple
addition, there are hot spring pools along house.com). $$ Hotel Courtyard, 67/27,
some routes that allow bone-weary riders Z-St., Thamel, Kathmandu (& 977/1/470-
a chance to soothe their aching bodies. 0648; www.hotelcourtyard.com).
And at the end of your journey, the sights
and sounds of Kathmandu are yours to
explore. —ML

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Fly over Water & onto Ice
Helicopter Flight-Seeing in the Southern Alps
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Standing on an ancient glacier, thousands over 2,743m (9,000 ft.) and about 60 gla-
of meters above the earth’s surface, is an ciers in this mountain range, melting into
exceptionally rare experience—typically rivers and lakes of dazzling blue-green
reserved for expert mountaineers or hues. The entire Fiordland National Park, a
intrepid heli-skiers. But adventurers up for UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of
the flight of their life can have the same nature’s best: mountains, virgin forests,
thrill in New Zealand by riding high in a rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and, of course,
chopper as it gracefully slips between fiords (long narrow estuaries with steep
some of the earth’s most remote and jag- sides, carved by glacial activity). The main
ged peaks. When you finally land on a attraction is Milford Sound, which is actu-
massive block of ice nearly touching the ally a fiord, bordered by sheer granite
clouds, the mind-boggling views, not to mountaintops including the oft-photo-
mention the dizzying sensation that you’re graphed Mitre Peak. Its waters and the
about to slide right off the mountaintop, is surrounding land have been relatively
sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Fly- untouched, and feel almost primeval. Rain
ing over Milford Sound, once described by or shine, the area is magical. Perhaps that’s
Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of why Peter Jackson filmed so much of The
the world, before landing on a nearby Lord of the Rings nearby.
beach isn’t half bad either. While cruises and hiking are increasingly
The Southern Alps in Fiordland, covering popular ways to explore the region, a heli-
the southwestern corner of New Zealand’s copter ride offers the most exhilarating way
South Island, are just 35 minutes by plane to see more arduous sights. For one of the
or about 5 hours by car from Queenstown. most thrilling overviews, try the Milford
There are more than 27 peaks reaching and Fiordland Highlights excursion with

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the locally owned company Over the Top. upon. As you feel the ice crunch beneath
You swoosh past alpine lakes, rivers, for- your feet and gaze at the vast white fields,
ests, glacial valleys, and ice-capped moun- the seclusion makes you feel as if you and
tains. After flying over the fiords, you land your fellow riders are the only people on
on a remote west coast beach and then a the planet.
sparkling glacier. This trip takes about 2 Up, up, and away! —JS
hours, but the same company offers other
journeys that range from 35 minutes to  New Zealand Tourism Board, Lake-
more than 5 hours. One of its other, and front Drive, Te Anau (& 64/3-249-8900;
most unique, options is an active scientific www.newzealand.com).
expedition flight. On the Glacier Recline
voyage, you work with a geologist, a moun- TOURS: Over the Top–The Helicopter
tain guide, and your fellow explorers to Company (& 64/3-442-2233; www.flynz.
determine how New Zealand glaciers, their co.nz). Glacier Southern Lakes Helicop-
native flora, and local insect populations ters, 2 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
are responding to climate change. Base (& 64/3-444-3016; www.glacier
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters southernlakes.co.nz).
is another reputable company that also WHEN TO GO: Sept–May.
takes you to areas that are inaccessible by Queenstown airport.
other means. Upon departing Milford via
the Harrison Valley, you swoop and zoom $$–$$$ Hotel St. Moritz Queen-
between rocky cliffs with staggering views stown, 10–18 Brunswick St. (& 64/3-442-
of bright blue waters before gliding onto 4990; www.mgallery.com). $–$$ Milford
Mt. Tutoko’s Ngapunatoru Plateau, an Sound Lodge, 94 Milford Sound Hwy.
exclusive landing spot for this company (& 64/3-249-8071; www.milfordlodge.
that very few people have ever stood com).

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Flying over an Active Volcano
Big Island, Hawaii, U.S.A.
The roiling red lava spurts out of a pitch- You’re flying over Kilauea, the focal
black lava tongue that extends from the point in Hawaii Volcanoes National
volcano and into the ocean. As the molten Park. Kilauea has erupted almost continu-
liquid oozes into the water, steam rises ously from its east rift zone since 1983,
into the air. While the beat of the helicop- and the lava flows that creep into the
ter’s rotors keep you from actually hearing ocean have enlarged the Big Island by
any hissing sounds made as the lava more than 500 acres (202 hectares). When
quickly cools and hardens, you imagine the helicopter pivots, you’re within sight
that it sounds like some prehistoric animal of (but not too near) the ash-filled plume
spoiling for a fight. But this isn’t a long-ago rising from a new crater within
era. You’re witnessing history in the mak- Halema`uma`u at Kilauea’s summit. Flying
ing—literally new earth being formed. It’s over this area in a helicopter you can see
a powerful, breathtaking experience, one old houses that were hastily abandoned
you’ll never forget. when Madam Pele, the Hawaiian goddess
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Lava flow in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

expressed her fury in the past. Through flight above the volcano, a stop on the
the years, the lava flows have covered 83⁄4 volcano, or an extended excursion that
miles (14km) of highway on Kilauea’s takes you over black sand beaches, cas-
southern shore with lava as deep as 115 cading waterfalls, and the lush rainforests
feet (35m). of the Hamakua Coast. No matter which
By helicoptering over certain parts of option you choose, you learn a lot about
the park’s 333,086 acres (134,795 hect- the history and the culture of the Hawaiian
ares), which rise from sea level to 13,677 Islands. When booking, be sure to ask
feet (4,103m), you can see there are actu- about the type of helicopter, the size of
ally two volcanoes. The second is Mauna the windows, and how many people can
Loa, which last erupted in 1984. Today, sit near the windows. The tour routes and
there’s an observatory near the top. sights visited are always dependent upon
Volcanoes National Park has seven eco- where eruptions are occurring and the
logical zones where a variety of plant and weather conditions. If you’re staying on
animal communities—some endangered— one of the other Hawaiian Islands, check at
thrive. Within the park are several archaeo- your lodge’s front desk or with the con-
logical sites and petroglyphs, reminders of cierge to see if there’s a package that
the indigenous people who consider this includes a flight to the Big Island and a
region a sacred space. Seeing these ancient helicopter tour.
artifacts in person is a tremendous thrill. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
These are just a few of the reasons why website has a section that describes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is both a where the eruptions are currently occur-
designated International Biosphere Reserve ring. Stop at the visitor center for informa-
and a World Heritage Site. tion about ranger programs, hike and bike
Several companies offer helicopter trails, and areas it’s safe to go the day
rides over Kilauea. Depending on the pack- you’re visiting. —LF
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 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kona Airport (96 miles/155km).
(www.nps.gov/havo). $$ The Inn at Volcano, 19-4178
TOURS: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Wright Rd. (& 800/937-7786 or 808/
(& 800/786-2583 or 808/971-1107; www. 967-7786; www.volcano-hawaii.com).
bluehawaiian.com). Paradise Helicop- $–$$ Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant,
ters (& 866/876-7422 or 808/969-7392; 1 block off Hwy. 11 on Old Volcano Rd.
www.paradisecopters.com). (& 808/967-7366; www.kilauealodge.
WHEN TO GO: Year-round. com).

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Mount Everest Helicopter Tours
Buzzing the Roof of the World
Everest & Annapurna Mountain Ranges, Nepal
“It’s like seeing the world through 3-D into the culture and geography of the
glasses,” is how one person described fly- region.
ing in the mountain range around Mount Himalayan Heliski Guides also offers
Everest in a helicopter. The speaker, on a sightseeing trips in the Everest and
helicopter excursion arranged by Cox & Annapurna regions of Nepal. Hikers should
Kings, explained that right after touring the check into the company’s heli-trekking
Buddhist monastery in Tengboche, which trips, on which clients are flown to scenic
sits atop a hill in the Everest region, they spots in the Everest region where they can
took off and the ground dropped away. The hike for a few hours before being picked
valley floor was suddenly a thousand feet up afterward. This company, which uses
or so below and the jagged slopes of Mount Russian and Nepalese pilots that have
Everest, and the other Himalayan moun- major flying time hours in the Himalayas, is
tains, loomed larger than life through the also offering a “See all the Himalaya in a
helicopter’s windows. There’s no compari- week” program, where guests will be
son to the feeling you get seeing a sight like flown to various regions to see all the
this. And there’s only one way to do it. 8,000m (26,240-ft.) peaks and other
Airplane flights through the region are regions in Nepal. —LF
available, but the fixed wing planes can fly
only alongside the range. Helicopters can TOURS: Cox & Kings (& 800/999/1758;
weave among the mountains, ensuring www.coxandkingsusa.com). Himalayan
both panoramic and close-up views of the Heliski Guides (& 33/9-71-39-03-59;
Himalayan ranges. Cox & Kings, which www.heliskinepal.com).
specializes in private travel arrangements
to a wide range of places including Nepal, WHEN TO GO: Late fall to spring. Spring is
India, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, offers climbing season.
this 3-hour signature event, Mt. Everest: Kathmandu.
Roof of the World. The flight also includes a $$ Kantipur Temple House, Chusy-
stop in Lukla, in the Khumbu region, the abahal, Jyatha Tol, Thamel, Kathmandu
starting point for many visitors to the Hima- (& 977/1/425-0129; www.kantipurtemple
layas near Mount Everest—a prime spot to house.com). $$ Hotel Courtyard, 67/27,
photograph the surrounding mountains. A Z-St., Thamel, Kathmandu (& 977/1/470-
guide who knows these mountains well 0648; www.hotelcourtyard.com).
comes along to provide additional insight
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Zero-G Experience
Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Locations throughout U.S.A.
If the words, “T minus 30 seconds and day includes a few warm-up periods where
counting . . . ” make your heart race in fliers experience Martian gravity (about
anticipation, here’s an adventure for you. one-third of earth’s gravity), then lunar
Leave the gravitational pull of the earth gravity (one-sixth of earth’s gravity), and
behind and join other would-be astronauts finally several periods of zero gravity, which
in the same kind of zero-gravity environ- resemble recess at the world’s zaniest play-
ment that NASA trainers used to prepare ground. Catching a floating blob of water in
Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepard, and other your mouth? No problem. Executing a per-
space jockeys. There’s nothing to com- fect 360-degree somersault? Easy. Levitat-
pare to the feeling of weightlessness that ing in midair like a swami? Child’s play.
adventurers can experience on a Zero-G The weightless environment is achieved
flight—floating, flying, bouncing, and som- in a specially designed Boeing 727 that
ersaulting through the air is guaranteed to conducts graceful up-and-down maneu-
thrill even the most jaded earthling. vers called parabolic arcs. After climbing
The fun begins after check-in and orien- to 34,000 feet (10,200m), the plane slowly
tation at one of Zero-G’s training facilities levels off, dips, then climbs again. These
located nationwide; past flights have maneuvers are repeated 12 to 15 times,
started from Las Vegas, New York, Seattle, giving fliers several opportunities to prac-
and Cape Canaveral, Florida. The 5-hour tice their floating and flying skills.

Float with friends in a Zero-G experience.

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Besides the most excitement you’ve Folks like physicist Stephen Hawking
had in years, the Zero-G Experience also and Martha Stewart have described Zero-G
includes your own flight suit (which looks flights as “amazing” and “wonderful.” Even
like something straight out of The Right former astronauts like Rick Searfoss and
Stuff), other Zero-G merchandise, a Regrav- Buzz Aldrin, who called the flight “exhila-
itation Celebration, a certificate of weight- rating,” claim that they still have dreams of
less completion, as well as photographs weightlessness. The flights have gained
and a video of your weightless experience. such popularity that a couple in 2009
And if you’re thinking about a celebration decided to have their wedding in zero
or family reunion that guests will never gravity—weightlessness, they decided, is
forget, group flights can also be chartered. a lot like falling in love. —ML
Though the price of the Zero-G flight may
be sky-high (around $5,000 per person),  Zero-G Experience (& 888/664-
those who would like to join in the fun but 7284; www.gozerog.com).
stay on the ground can pay less to partici-
pate in orientations and post-flight celebra- WHEN TO GO: Flights are scheduled
tions for a more reasonable fee (about throughout the year at various U.S. loca-
$200 per person). tions; charter flights are also available.

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The Eiger Jump
A Leap of Faith
The Bernese Alps, Switzerland
There are a number of crazy ways to see 2008, U.S. climber Dean Potts free soloed
the Eiger—you can climb it, jump directly the northern face and then BASE jumped
off it with a parachute, or leap out of a directly from the top with a special para-
helicopter that’s flying over it. Of course, of chute. (The acronym “BASE” stands for
these three death-defying feats, the only the different stationary structures from
one you can even think about attempting which enthusiasts of this extreme sport
without serious mountaineering or skydiv- catapult themselves: Buildings, Antenna
ing skills is the last option. To try it, you just towers, Spans, and Earth.) There are real
have to be in relatively good shape and dangers here, and at least 64 climbers
show up with a whole lot of nerve. have died trying both new and old feats on
Set in the Bernese Alps, between Jung- the Eiger. The increasing amount of rock
frau and Grindewald, the Eiger—at 3,970m fall and diminishing ice fields make it an
(13,025 ft.)—looms large, not just because extremely challenging climb, particularly
of its natural stance but also thanks to its in the summer—which, of course, is part
rich history. In 1858, an Irishman and two of the thrill in conquering it.
Swiss guides made the first successful With this in mind, you can now get even
ascent up its western side. In 1938, an higher than the peak without even wearing
Austrian-German group scaled its north out your hiking boots. From your perch in a
face for the first time. Since then, adven- tranquil helicopter, gliding right above the
turous climbers have found all kinds of snow-covered peaks of the Alps, you can
new ways to Spiderman their way up the enjoy a panoramic look at this picturesque
mountain and Superman back down it. In region—before jumping straight into it. In

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10 Hot-Air Balloon Rides to Lift Your Spirits

Hot-air balloon rides aren’t a cheap thrill, but the experience will undoubtedly knock
you off your feet. When French brothers Joseph Michael and Jaques Etienne Montgol-
fier launched the first modern hot-air balloon in Paris in 1783, they used the smoke
from a fire to blow hot air into a silk bag attached to a wicker basket. Today, the same
basic engineering plan is used to carry adventure seekers high above the ground.—JS
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru: A version of a hot-air balloon may have been
used 5,000 years ago in Peru’s Nazca desert as a tool to draw the famous ground lines
that are still visible there today. While there’s little if any proof of this theory, the idea
was enough to inspire the country’s first official hot-air balloon company. Before fly-
ing, you make a traditional coca leaf offering to the mountain guides at dawn. Then
your pilot will heat up your balloon and off you go from Maras over the Urubamba
mountain range and high above its many small villages. www.globosperu.com.
The Alps, Switzerland: During the weeklong Festival International de Ballons
that takes place in Chateau-d’Oex every January, competitors show off with daring
stunts like parachute drops right out of their balloons. But for non-experts, simply
climbing into a basket and floating over the snow-covered Alps is one of Europe’s
coolest things to do. After you take off in Chateau-d’Oex, you travel from Mont Blanc
(see ) to the Eiger (see ), passing over the Grand Combin, the Cervin, the Jura,
the Lemanique, and the Fribourgeouse region. www.ballonchateaudoex.ch; www.hb-as.ch.
Cappadocia, Turkey: Flying over this yellow and pink moonscape is surreal.
Ever since Mt. Erciyes and Mt. Hasan erupted here more than three million years ago,
the wind, rain, and other harsh weather conditions have molded their volcanic ash
and soft rock into a strikingly phallic setting of jagged cliffs, oddly shaped peaks, tall
pillars, conical formations, and caves—creating what is known today as the Goreme
Valley. www.goremeballoons.com.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: For a bird’s-eye view of east Africa’s
most acclaimed wildlife park, a hot-air balloon does just the trick. Depending on the
time of year, you may see herds of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the savan-
nah; a cheetah lurking in a tree, perhaps stalking its prey; a lion and lioness cuddling
in the grasslands; or elephants splashing mud on themselves to keep cool. Serengeti
Balloon Safaris donates a percentage of its revenue to conservation efforts in Tanza-
nia’s national parks and primarily employs locals. www.balloonsafaris.com.
Sedona, Arizona: There’s only one way to fully appreciate the vastness of
Sedona’s vast crimson canvas. You have to rise above it. As you climb into a basket
at dawn and float through the air as the sun rises overhead, the craggy red rock
formations and deep grassy canyons come alive against an increasingly bright blue
panorama. As you drift down, you see a wide variety of wildlife climbing over the
jagged surfaces far below. Then you rise higher again, marveling at the rush you get
from this slow and peaceful flight. www.redrockballoons.com.

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Napa Valley, California: Like a great glass of wine, this region should be
savored. As you leisurely float over vineyards, orchards, and fields in a hot-air bal-
loon, your pilot will give you an overview of the area and point out landmarks. Long
lines of grapes, apple trees, and mustard seeds blur into a patchwork quilt of bright
greens, purples, browns, and yellows outlined by mountains. As you eventually
move back toward earth and land in a meadow of wildflowers, the richness of this
fertile area comes to life. www.napavalleyballoons.com.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming: It’s easy to speed through this part of the Wild West,
but from a balloon’s perch more than 4,000 feet (1,220m) above the foothills, the natu-
ral beauty is profound. Watch as the sun rises over the Tetons. You drift over Jackson
Hole, Teton Village, a working ranch bordered by Grand Teton National Park, the
Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Snake River, and seven mountain ranges including
the Yellowstone plateau. Keep a look out for elk and eagles. www.wyomingballoon.com.
Luxor, Egypt: Nearly a dozen balloons take off every morning from the west
bank of Luxor and float above the Valley of the Kings—a sort of open-air museum—
taking visitors high above the great pyramids, famous temples, and open fields that
stretch toward the Nile River. You drift over the Ramesseum, a memorial temple for
Pharaoh Ramesses II who ruled during Egypt’s 19th dynasty, and perhaps land some-
where in the desert south of Hatshepsut’s temple, built for one of Egypt’s rare female
pharaohs who ruled during the 18th dynasty. Hod-Hod Soliman (& 20/95-370116).
Bagan, Myanmar (Burma): Architecture buffs,
history lovers, and theologians will be astonished by
this hot-air balloon voyage over Bagan’s sacred sites.
On the banks of the Ayerwaddy River, the ancient city
of Bagan boasts the world’s largest area of Buddhist
temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins—many dating to
the 11th and 12th centuries. As you coast through the
sky at dawn, mist swirls around the pagodas and monks
line up for their daily procession. www.easternsafaris.com/
balloons_over.html.

Saga City, Japan: Experience the thrill of hot-air Check out spectacular sights from
balloons in Saga City during the Saga International Bal- on-high in Bagan.
loon Fiesta. Every year in the beginning of November,
more than 3,500 serious competitors gather here to fly nearly 650 colorful balloons
along the Kase River. One of the most popular events during this competition is “La
Mongtgolfier Nocturne,” or the Night of Hot Air Balloons, when more than 50 inflated
balloons tether to the ground after sunset and light their burners in a choreographed
routine of illumination. Throughout the fall, more than 30 balloons take flight here
every weekend. www.sibf.info.

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tandem with an experienced skydiver, you TOUR: Skydive Interlaken (& 41/33-
can leap straight out of your ride at 4,000m 222-5848; www.skydiveinterlaken.ch).
(13,123 ft.) and soar through the air over WHEN TO GO: Anytime, weather condi-
the Eiger. With one of the biggest adrena- tions permitting.
line rushes you’ve ever experienced, you
race toward the ground in a 1,500m (4,921- Bern-Belt airport, Basel airport, or
ft.) freefall for 30 seconds at 200kmph (124 Zurich airport, followed by a train ride to
mph) before your parachute launches and Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen, or a drive to
you gracefully float back to earth. —JS Grindelwald.
$$ Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald,
 Switzerland Tourism Board (www. CH-3818 Grindelwald (& 41/033-854-5757;
myswitzerland.com, www.grindelwald. www.belvedere-grindelwald.ch). Eiger
com, and www.myjungfrau.ch/en). Swiss Guest House, CH-3825 Murrel (& 41/033-
Helicopter, 3814 Gsteigwiler (& 41/033- 856-54-60; www.eigerguesthouse.com).
828-9000; www.swisshelicopter.ch/flights/
passenger/special/show/10046).

Leaping & Jumping

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Shotover Canyon Swing
A Superman-Like Flight
Queenstown, New Zealand
When it comes to naming the Adventure can swing in 1 of 10 positions (being sus-
Capital of the World, there’s no contest: pended and then dropped by a pin-release
Queenstown is indisputably the heavy- system is the so-called easiest option, but
weight champion. (See , , and , for you can avoid looking down if you go
more Queenstown adventures.) The list of backward).
fear-factor offerings in this city is too long Whatever style you choose, remember
to recount. But the scariest one, by far, is to invoke your inner superman powers.
the Shotover Canyon Swing. As co-owner The swing takes you straight down for 60m
Hamish Emerson says, “The greater the (200 ft.), a stomach-dropping freefall just
initial terror—the feeling you’re going to meters away from the cliff’s vertical face
hit the dirt—the greater the resultant joy toward a deep canyon, during which you
when you realize you’re going to make it reach speeds of 150kmph (93 mph) and
after all!” scream like you’ve never screamed before.
The brainchild of two avid rock climb- As you finally glide into a 200m (656 ft.) arc,
ers, the Shotover Canyon Swing is the and then swing back and forth, you’ll thank
highest rope swing in the world—with its your lucky stars that you’re still alive. Now
launch platform attached to a cliff’s edge it’s time to simply let your pulse slow and
109m (360 ft.) above the Shotover River. It appreciate the sensation of having land
was designed by innovative structural beneath your feet—unless, of course, you
and mechanical engineers, carefully con- signed up for two jumps. In that case, get
structed over several years, repeatedly ready to sail through the air again.
tested and modified, and finally opened to The swing is a 15-minute drive from
the public in December 2002. Today, you Queenstown, and the company will drive

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 FLYING OVER FLORIDA
you there in one of its four-wheel-drive
vehicles. After a short walk through the
bush, you reach the launch area and are
fitted into a seat and chest harness
attached to ropes that are strong enough
to lift four cars. All of the ropes, attach-
ments, harnesses, and safety devices
used here are regularly checked, main-
tained, and upgraded. But knowing that
everything’s secure won’t be enough to
quiet your nerves once you’re about to
swing. Some trepidation is the whole point
here. Queenstown has a reputation to live
up to, after all. —JS

 Shotover Canyon Swing, 37 Shotover

St., Queenstown (& 64/03-442-6990;
www.canyonswing.co.nz).
WHEN TO GO: Anytime.
Queenstown airport.
$$ The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel,
on the corner of Brecon and Isle sts.
(& 64/03-442-5164; www.thedairy.co.nz).
$$ Heritage Hotel, 91 Fernhill Rd.
(& 64/03-442-4988; www.heritagehotels.
co.nz). The Shotover Canyon Swing in Queenstown,
New Zealand.

Leaping & Jumping

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Flying over Florida
Skydiving in Orlando
Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
The world looks different from 11,000 feet and centers near that entertainment capi-
(3,353m) above the ground, especially tal. Those who’ve never tried skydiving
when the airplane door opens and there’s may opt for a tandem flight, in which the
nothing between you and the ground diver is strapped to a professional instruc-
below but 2 miles of thin air. And when tor who controls the equipment and the
you’re about to make your first solo free- descent—all the diver has to do is enjoy
fall jump, the wind rushing past the air- the scenery. (Some training centers dis-
plane is drowned out only by the miss those untrained dives as “an amuse-
adrenaline rushing through your head. ment park attraction.”)
For visitors to Florida, Orlando has For real thrill jockeys, however, the fun
established itself as ground zero for sky- that comes from a solo dive can’t be beat.
diving adventures, with several schools Some schools offer both kinds of dives,

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IN THE AIR
while others pride themselves on catering the closest you can get to skydiving without
to those who want to take the classes leaving terra firma. —ML
needed to earn the right to an AFF, or
accelerated freefall. It takes a little class  Skydiving Orlando (& 800/691-
time before you can jump out of an air- 5867; www.skydivingorlando.com).
plane, so expect to spend some time on Florida Skydiving Center (& 863-678-
the ground reviewing stability, forward 1003; www.floridaskydiving.com). Sky-
movement, loops and turns, and radio- Venture Orlando (& 407/903-1150;
guided landings. www.skyventureorlando.com).
And if, by some chance, you’re just not
ready to leap out of an airplane, you can still WHEN TO GO: Year-round.
capture the thrill of skydiving by trying Orlando.
indoor skydiving at SkyVenture. A collection $$ Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando,
of fans forces air at 100 mph (161kmph) 8978 International Dr. (& 800/EMBASSY
through a wind tunnel, which lifts visitors [362-2779] or 407/352-1400; www.embassy
above the ground, effectively mimicking the suites.com). $$$ Grand Bohemian Hotel,
experience of skydiving for several blissful 325 S. Orange Ave. (& 866/663-0024
minutes. The experience requires a bit of or 407/313-9000; www.grandbohemian
training, and safety equipment like goggles, hotel.com).
helmets, and jumpsuits are required, but it’s

Leaping & Jumping

23
Vegas Indoor Skydiving
Holding Your Own in a Wind Tunnel
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
The anticipation is half the fun. As you tuck-and-roll properly in case you fly out of
nervously wait, dressed in a colorful flight the main airstream and have to land on the
suit, helmet, gloves, ear plugs, and protec- padded rim. It seems like a lot to remem-
tive eyewear, while lying on a trampoline- ber, but it’s all in the name of safety.
like wire mesh floor of a padded cell, your Once in the wind tunnel, you get hands-
excitement almost gets the best of you. on help from one of the staff members. As
You’re waiting for a giant fan to blow you the wind speed picks up, the instructor
skyward, a sensation like no other you’ve helps steady you in the airstream. Look!
ever experienced. You’re at Vegas Indoor You’re flying—arms and legs spread out in
Skydiving, where their giant DC-3 fan a big X so you stay horizontal—and simu-
blows so hard (the wind speed reaches lating the freefall aspect of sky diving. Just
120 mph [193kmph]) you fly high into a try to wipe the grin off your face.
wind tunnel. It’s as close as you can get to The actual time spent in the wind tunnel
skydiving, without jumping out of a plane. will vary. It’s based on 3 minutes per per-
Before you get to the fun of floating, son: Up to five flyers at once are allowed,
you begin your hour-long experience with so grab four friends and you can stay in for
a briefing session, which includes watch- 15 minutes. Keep in mind this is an athletic
ing a short video, addressing safety con- activity, so you might break a sweat as
cerns, learning proper body position and you’re flying high. If you’re going to get
flight techniques as well as the necessary into skydiving, here’s where you can learn
hand signals in the tunnel, and how to the basics of body control techniques that

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 BRIDGE DAY
would take far more time (and money)  Vegas Indoor Skydiving, 200 Conven-
leaping from a plane. Skydivers who want tion Center Dr. (& 877/545-8093 or 702-
more flight time for less money also come 731-4768 local; www.vegasindoorsky
here to learn tricks, from spins and barrel diving.com). SkyVenture Colorado, 9230
rolls to front and back flips, before heading Park Meadows Dr., Littleton, CO (& 303/
up in a plane for the full freefalling rush. 768-9000; www.skyventurecolorado.com).
This is an activity for all ages, but there Flyaway Indoor Skydiving, 3106 Park-
are weight and height restrictions. Mini- way Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN (& 877/293-
mum weight is 40 pounds, and the maxi- 0639; http://flyawayindoorskydiving.com/
mum weight allowed is linked to a person’s pf.html). iFLY Hollywood, Universal Stu-
height. This is important because guests dios City Walk, Hollywood Universal City,
who exceed the maximum may not gener- CA (& 818/985-4359; www.iflyhollywood.
ate enough lift to fly. Pricing is set so the com).
second flight on the same day costs less
WHEN TO GO: Year-round.
than the first. Also available are five-flight
packages, family block packages, and McCarran International.
coaching packages that include five ses- $$ Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas
sions and a video. Blvd. S. (& 877/632-7000 or 702/632-7000;
Skydiving in wind tunnels is offered in www.madalaybay.com). MGM Grand,
other cities, too. SkyVenture Colorado in a 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. (& 800/929-1111 or
Denver suburb, Flyaway Indoors in Pigeon 702/891-7777; www.mgmgrand.com).
Forge, Tennessee, and iFLY Hollywood in
Universal City, California, all offer indoor
skydiving experiences. —LF

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24
Bridge Day
Jump Together Now
Fayetteville, West Virginia, U.S.A.
For the past 30 years, hundreds of para- but the other risks of this adrenaline rush,
chutists have been leaping off the New including death, are as great as ever.
River Gorge Bridge during the world’s only While novices can safely attempt sky-
legally sanctioned BASE jumping event— diving in tandem with experts because
Bridge Day. More than 450 BASE jumpers there’s time for safety precautions and
and up to 200,000 spectators attend this back-up measures like reserve chutes,
fall festival in Fayette County to celebrate BASE jumpers typically have just 2 to 4
and be entertained by the world’s second- seconds to deploy their parachutes
longest, single-arch bridge. because of the low altitudes from which
The acronym BASE stands for the differ- they take off. BASE jumping is a seriously
ent stationary structures from which dangerous exploit reserved solely for
enthusiasts of this extreme sport catapult practiced daredevils.
themselves: buildings, antenna towers, If you’re one of them, you must pass
spans, and earth. Most times, BASE jump- strict requirements to qualify as a jumper
ers run the risk of arrest because they off the 876-foot (267m) New River Gorge
must trespass to climb tall buildings. On Bridge. You must have already completed
Bridge Day, jumpers are safe from arrest, at least 100 skydiving parachute jumps

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IN THE AIR

10 Skydiving Adventures: Thrills on High

Skydiving has always attracted thrill-seekers and daredevils. Whether you’re interested
in overcoming a fear of heights or feeding an adrenaline-sports addiction, skydiving
won’t disappoint. Below are areas and outfitters who offer some of the best skydiving in
the world. As usual, before you make the leap (er, fall) be sure to inquire about instructor
experience and certification as well as about company safety records. —CL
Gruyere, Switzerland: Not only is the region in southwest Switzerland home
to some of the world’s most delicious cheeses, but it’s also the launch-point for some
of the world’s most daring adrenaline junkies. It’s hard to imagine more stunning
scenery than the Swiss Alps. Good thing, because you’ll be hurtling toward them after
jumping out of a plane at 4,000m (12,800 ft.). The Ecole de parachutisme de
Château-d’Oex keeps things interesting for its divers by moving around from loca-
tion to location within the area on various weekends. & 41/22-366-18-70; www.epco.aero.
San Diego, California: Only 25 miles from downtown San Diego, Skydive San
Diego offers a unique diving experience. Where else can you take off and land in the
same spot? Because they’re located at a dedicated skydiving airport, Skydive San
Diego allows your friends, family, and others you want to impress to watch as you
hurl yourself from sky high and float gracefully back to earth. Launch a tandem jump
or an AFF Solo jump, depending on your level of experience (and nerves). The views
are amazing. From 13,000 feet (3,900m) you can see downtown San Diego, Coro-
nado Island, and the San Ysidro mountain range. & 800/FREE-FALL [373-3325] in California
or 619/216-8416; www.skydivesandiego.com.

Oahu, Hawaii: Although it offers only tandem jumps (no soloing here), it’s hard to
beat the setting for skydiving over the island of Oahu. Known for its amazing surfing and
the big city of Honolulu, the most urban of the Hawaiian isles is also spectacular from
14,000 feet (4,267m) in the air. From your sky-high vantage point, you can see the entire
island, including Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and all the way to Diamond Head. The
experienced staff at Pacific Skydiving Center will outfit you and excite you for your
amazing island adrenaline-inducing dive. & 808-637-7472; www.pacific-skydiving.com.
Motueka, New Zealand: Thrill-seeking newcomers can go for tandem jumps.
Those with higher aspirations (no pun intended) can participate in a nine-stage AFF quali-
fication course. And if that’s not good enough for you, Abel Tasman offers AFF-qualified
divers the opportunity to work toward their New Zealand Parachute Industry Association
license, which allows divers to solo anywhere in the world. All jumps here afford divers
brilliant views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National
Parks, and endless miles of beaches and ocean. & 64/3-528-4091; www.skydive.co.nz.
Interlaken, Switzerland: A city known for adventure opportunity, Interlaken
also has arguably the most beautiful drop zone in Europe. Your jump will usually be
from approximately 3,900 to 4,200m (13,000–14,000 ft.) and the trip up is almost as

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