a little help here… ny thrill seekers, escape the ordinary. are you game?
Hang glide United States
On any list of nerve-wracking experiences, “first hang glide” ranks somewhere between “first kiss” and “first drinking session.” In all three cases, you’ll hope for the best guide and best location.
One of the best spots for hang gliding is Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the Cumberland Plateau rises more than 900 meters above the lush Sequatchie Valley.
Local pilot and hang glide specialist Trevor Childress makes a living giving others the thrill of their lives. Once you’ve landed safely back to earth, you might just want to kiss him. Or buy him a beer. It won’t be his first time.
www.goingonglide.com; 423 463 6389; US$150
Best New Zealand Activities for Thrill Seekers Northland
Hey, If you take a bus tour up to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach in the Northland region (which I recommend), you’ll most likely also stop along the way at the Te Paki Sand Dunes, which mark the beginning (or end, depending which way you’re traveling) of 90 Mile Beach. There, you can break out your boogie board or toboggan (provided by the tour company, in most cases), climb up one of the gigantic dunes (some can reach 100 meters), and then surf your way down. The hike up the dunes is tough, and the ride down scary, yet exhilarating.
Adrenaline rating: 3
Best New Zealand Activities for Thrill Seekers Rotorua
If you’re visiting Rotorua, along with being sure to visit at least one of the geothermal parks, set aside some time to try out a few unique adventure activities.
The first is Zorbing, in which you dive into what looks like a gigantic hamster ball (but really is a small inflatable ball suspended within a larger one), and then roll down a large hill. This can be done in various ways: Zydro, where water is put into the ball with you so you slip around, or Zorbit, where you are strapped into the ball so you go tumbling head over heels. You can do these with more than one person, which makes it extra fun. Are you Game? facebook.com/nythrillseekers, nythrillseekers.com
Adrenaline rating: 3
