
Earnslaw Canyon, 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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In the area of Brenta, there is a wonderful canyon located inside the Adamello Brenta Natural Park. In the Plateau of Paganella Mountain, in the east side of Dolomites, there is the San Biagio canyon with no particular level of difficulty, except for the descent of 20 m/65 ft high waterfall.
In Val di Chiese, a Pieve di Bono, in Santa Giustina plateau, another magnificent canyon is waiting to be explored from more experienced fans of the sport. The particularity of this canyon is its colored waters of the lakes and the steams due to the reflection of light.
In Valle Primiero, on the foot of San Martino di Castrozza resort, the Noana steam stems from the artificial lake Noana creating ponds, waterfalls and water slides for the joy of the numerous fans of canyoning. Trentino-Alto Adige is an outstanding choice for those who enjoy sport activities in a amazing natural landscape.
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.
The Peneda-Geres National Park commonly known as Geres is the biggest park existing in Portugal. It is situated in the Notre Region in the northwest of Portugal, shared specifically by the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga and Vila Real.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Jalbire Canyon is located between two villages on the Trisuli River. One is called Panch and the other is called Simaltal and they are situated within the Chitwan District, in central Nepal. The area is characterized by rich flora and fauna and boasts amazing rivers, canyons, dense forests and a wide variety of outdoor activities for the adventure traveler. Here, the Jalbire Canyon offers the right adrenaline dose and unforgettable moments.
The Gorges du Verdon, located in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is about 25 km/16 mi long and up to 700 m/2296 ft deep, formed by the Verdon River and named after for its startling turquoise-green color.
The mountain resort of Vall de Nuria is located in the Eastern Pyrenees of the municipality of Queralbs. There is no road leading there, only by train or the old footpath - mule track. Enjoy the spectacular mountain landscape using an unusual transport, the rack railway.
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.
Snowmobiling seems to be the most comfortable way to enjoy the snow. It is a high-speed relaxing way to reach distant spots or shelters, in high altitude, just to have lunch or dinner there.
Nordic trekking is a widespread new trend in the mountain sports. Trentino-South Tyrol region, near the Italian- Austrian borders, is regarded as one of the the top destinations for the fans of Nordic walking.
Telemark is the new tendency in the snow world. Named after the homonym region in Norway, this identifiable technique with the bent-knee curves is the oldest skiing style.
Valle Isarco, located in the heart of Dolomites mountain chain, is the natural home for sledding. Here it is a very popular sport.
In Trentino-South Tyrol, in north Italy, ice climbing is a seriously widespread sport activity. The Italian Alps are a natural shaped arena for the fans of ice climbing. Here, the environment offers the unique possibility to challenge you both in alpine and in water ice.
Ski boarding is a new trend among skiers around the world. Ski boarding has shorter skis than normal ones and it looks more like the small snowboards. It’s safer and easier to learn while it is getting funnier for the practitioners, since its design allows the skier to move and jump freely without loosing the control of the skis.
Torbole sul Garda, in the area of Lake Garda, is well-known as the ideal location mainly for sailing, due to the perfect weather conditions. Thanks to the many organized schools and clubs, all of them recognized by the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), offer excellent services, including well established safety measures and an efficient rescue service.