Cairngorm mountain offers the largest ski resort of Scotland. It provides over 30 km/18 mi of slopes. It is an ideal place for the speed flyers, as speed flying is permitted in most of the existing ski area. There is a funicular train and 10 other lifts serving the resort. Visitors are transferred from the Base Station up to the Ptarmigan Top within 10 minutes. Speed flyers have the opportunity to use the funicular, too.
This is a great advantage, since they save energy from carrying their heavy equipment. The top lift is at 1080 m/3543 ft and the bottom lift is at 550 m/1804 ft. There is a vertical drop of about 530 m/1738 ft. Bear in mind that the weather conditions are completely unpredictable in Scotland. So, despite of the weather forecast, a wind speed anemometer will be necessary. No steady winds are frequent.
Nevis Range is a ski resort in the Highlands of Scotland. Apart from traditional skiing, Nevis Range gives 'xtreme' sporters the opportunity to experience the Scottish beauty in an alternative way.
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the fifth most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the Canton of Bern which is the second most populous among the Swiss cantons. Bern is situated on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, north of the Bernese Alps and slightly at 20 km/12 mi in the west from the center of Switzerland.
Glencoe mountain resort is near a small village, named Glencoe too. It is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe is a well organized tourist center that offers a wide variety of facilities and accommodation options to its visitors.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in United Kingdom. Every year, around 110,000 people walk up to the summit. However, only a few are able to perform a three minute descent. So, anyone for speed flying?
Mandurah is the second-largest city in Western Australia and it is situated at about 72 km/45 mi in the south of the capital city, Perth. The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The seaside town and all the section of the coastline attract a large number of tourists and sport enthusiasts all year long.
Glencoe mountain resort is the oldest one in Scotland, offering the best natural terrain in the country. It is situated near a small village, named Glencoe too. Locals are able to provide visitors with many facilities, such as hotels, restaurants and cozy cafes, where everyone could taste traditional products.
With an altitude of 1344 m/4409 ft, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain of Scotland. Fort William, on Ben Nevis' foot, is the central town of the Highlands. The Tower of Ridge is one of the most interesting routes up to the summit. Pretty demanding rock climbing abilities are required during the ascent.
Nairn is located at 141 km / 87 mi away from Aberdeen city.
Just outside Inverness, at 17 km/10 mi away, there is an area suitable for kite-surfing, called Ardersier.
Lochaber, the capital of outdoor activities across the UK, in the Highlands of Scotland, is the perfect area for the most exciting water sports performance. White Water Rafting on the river Garry is one of them.
Glencoe is a small village in the Highlands of Scotland. Its surrounding area is familiar to most of us, since the filming of ''Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Askaban'' and ''Skyfall'' have taken place there. Stob Coire nan Lochan is the ideal choice for either amateurs or experienced in mountaineering.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
