Niger Stream, Wanaka
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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Canyoning in Mount Kissavos is a thrilling and very popular activity, as there are many different spots to satisfy all skill and experience levels of visitors. Rakopotamos Canyon is situated in Mavrovouni forest and as it is quiet long, it is divided into two sections, Rako I and Rako II.
You can enjoy magnificent off path walking between each abseil of the sections, with lush vegetation, unique limestone formations and beautiful crystal lakes and waterfalls. There are four abseils in the first section and six in the second one, which is also the longest, starting from 5 m/16.4 ft to 40 m/131.2 ft. The duration of this amazing outdoor activity is approximately 4-6:30 hrs depending on the chosen route.
In addition, the ideal period to visit the spot is from March till October. Furthermore, you should bring hiking shoes, swimsuit and a towel. Last but not least, if you find yourself here, do not miss the opportunity to visit some of the many picturesque villages and buy natural herbs, such as oregano and thyme.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Trisuli river originates in the highland of Tibet and is one of the largest rivers in Nepal. It crosses Nepal for many kilometers / miles creating spectacular canyons, sandy banks and vertical cliffs!
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Nice is the administrative capital of the Alps – Maritime department, the second largest city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille and the fifth most populous city in France right after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. It is situated on the southeast coast of France by the Mediterranean Sea. The Nice urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits. The mild Mediterranean climate and the natural beauty of Nice along with the big sporting activity came to attention of various types of athletes.
Toulouse is located in southwestern France in Haute – Garonne department, right on the banks of the River Garonne. It is the fourth largest metropolitan area after Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Toulouse is known as the center of the European aerospace industry. Headquarters of Aerospace Valley, Airbus, SPOT satellite system, Galileo positioning system and ATR make Toulouse a global cluster. Among these, Toulouse has a big sporting activity to demonstrate in the entire metropolitan area.
Namur is situated in the southern Belgium, at the confluence of the Rivers Meuse and Sambre and straddles three regions, Condorz to the southeast, Hesbaye to the north and Entre-Sampre-et-Meuse to the southwest. It is a city and a municipality in Wallonia, the capital of the province of Wallonia as well.
One of the most picturesque towns in Greece is Metsovo. Lying on the slopes of Pindus Range, in north-western part of Greece, Metsovo is a great destination for mountain activities and especially for mountain biking.
Chalkidiki is an enchanting peninsula that is situated in the south east of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. The area is a great combination of lush vegetation, stunning depths of the sea along with sandy or rocky beaches, romantic bays and interesting archaeological sites.
Held annually in the mythical mountain of Gods in Mount Olympus, Greece, Olympus marathon is a unique trail running event that attracts world wide attention due to the amazing and challenging route the runners follow through the paths of history.
Mount Kissavos or Ossa, is situated on the east side of Thessaly region, facing the amazing Tempi Vale and Mount Olympus to the north, whereas to the west the beautiful plain of Larissa. The location offers many opportunities for outdoor activities and adrenaline sports, such as hiking, canyoning and mountain biking.
It's winter!! An endless white silence cover the forests, the trees and the mountains. The birds are hidden in a lea of wild flowers. The wind cloak the twitter of the birds. The snowflakes are playing with the trees, the oaks and the acid. Suddenly, a big noise freezes everything that is moving.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
Some people go ''back to black'' and their thoughts are like dark shadows. Some others go ''back to white'' and their shadows make the snow look black. It's not a pun, it's you when you are sliding down a snow covered hill. If you are addicted to ski, don't think about it, run to Vigla ski center, on Verno mountain.
Following its successful completion in the four previous years, the leading mountain running race in Epirus and one of the greatest in Greece, comes this year, on July 24th and 26th, 2015.

