Coronet Peak, Queenstown
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Cortina is the location where many and very important national and international competitions and championships take place. After a short period, when the free flight has been banned, Cortina returns to play an important role to the sport. The flying season begins in June and it ends in October.
Recommended points are the Val di Cresta and the Bretonico Plateau. Flying under the alpine sky would be without doubt an unforgettable experience full of images and emotions!!!
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Valle de Bravo is a town and municipality situated on the shore of Lake Avandaro, in the state of Mexico. It is a popular weekend destination for Mexico City's wealthy families, since it is only 2 hours away from the capital. Valle de Bravo is also a popular area for paragliding and hang gliding.
Rising from the Eastern Cape and running along the Kwazulu-Natal's western border, the Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa, standing at 3482 m/11424 ft in height. The mountains are capped by a layer of basalt at 1400 m/4593 ft thick and offers amazing flora and fauna.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Lillo is located in the south of Madrid at the province of Toledo. This small farming town lies near La Guardia, Tembleque and Almaguer.
Saarbrücken is found near the French border pointing at the heart of a metropolitan area of a great people concentration. Saarbrücken as the capital of the State of Saarland, is a commercial and cultural center.
In Alto Adige - Trentino region, fans of caving can admire the impressive underground setting of the Dolomites mountain chain, shaped by the continuous flow of crystal clear water from the melting of ancient glaciers.
The old fashion Scandinavian mean of transport, the ski joring re-appears in nowadays winter ski resorts but currently as a funny and exciting sport activity.
In the last years, kite surfing has become a very popular water sport. In Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Veneto region, on the foothills of Dolomites mountains, this new trend offers thrilling moments to the fans.
The mountain range of Trentino-Alto Adige, in north Italy, is not only a unique environment but is also a natural arena track and trail for the joy of many sport fans.
The Dolomites mountain chain and its surroundings is just the ideal location for anyone to practice all kind of snow and ice activities. Ice climbing fans can find here an exceptional arena with countless options for practicing their preferred sport. In Corvara, no more than 20 km/12.4 mi from Cortina d' Ampezzo, there is one of the largest artificial installations in Europe.
Already since the '70s, Cortina d' Ampezzo was considered to be the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Italian Free Flight Federation was also founded here in 1976 when many clubs have started to operate many free flights at the same period.
The valley around Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Dolomites area, offers endless possibilities for canyoning fans. You can experience between a river and a waterfall adventure by roping down into impressive gorges of unbelievable beauty. If you are up to for a more demanding outdoor activity, then probably the waterfalls, witch include diving and climbing options, are the top choice to give in.
Trentino is just the ideal place for mountaineering. The entire region is situated in the zone of the Italian Alps. The options are endless.
