Wingsuit Fly off the Eiger

Written by Annie Dong

What is Wingsuit Flying? Wingsuit flying is the extreme adventure sport of gliding through the air using a wingsuit which adds surface area to human body to enable a significant increase in lift. This unusual sport is not for the faint-of-heart.

Special Training: In order to fly a wingsuit in the U.S. at a USPA Group Member drop zone, you’ll need to complete at least 200 jumps in 18 months (or 500 total jumps).

Where it takes place? At the highest mountain. One of the best place that you can experience wingsuit flying is the “Eiger”. The Eiger is a 3,970 metres (13,020 ft) mountain in the Bernese Alps in the heart of Switzerland. The northern side of the mountain rises about 9,800 feet above Grindelwald. It has the beautiful meadows and valleys of the Bernese oberland. The mountain has so much rich climbing history and it felt amazing to step foot as well.  Wingsuit flying taker has to climb to a mushroom shaped rock in order to fly.

The feeling: The feeling of taking this sport can be different for each individual. One of the wingsuit pilot share his experience of it. He said It’s like being a missile with your head on the front.  It’s pretty surreal, and a very gratifying experience and feeling of personal achievement. Just like any other vehicular pursuit it can be as relaxing or extreme as you make it. Its like a driving and you will not think about your own death while you enjoy this sport.

http://worldwingsuitleague.com/blog/new-wingsuit-racing-format/

http://worldwingsuitleague.com/blog/nice-video-from-jarno-cordia/

 

Surfing and Swimming the Waters and Climbing Marvelous Landscapes

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Written by Tarik Ayyad

If you are looking for something to keep you active, provide you with a thrill and offer exploration opportunities then you must try surfing, swimming and climbing.

Enjoy what nature has to offer, by surfing and swimming the waters. You will definitely explore the various landscapes nature has to offer by climbing and going on a journey of your own.

Make sure not to miss the opportunities to surf through the waters of the Gold Coast, Pacific Island, Central California, South America, Hawaii. The possibilities of waters to explore by surfing through the waves are endless. After all about 71 percent of our earth is water. Grab a surfboard and a wetsuit and challenge yourself to ride all kinds of waves. Did you know that the largest wave ever surfed was 70 feet tall.

When you think of swimming you are thinking pool? Think outside the box, you can swim in the natural limestone sinkholes of cenotes X’Keken and Samula, Mexico. I also recommend the Blue Cave in Croatia where the sunlight that reflects from an underneath entrance creates a magical luminous blue reflection. How about diving and swimming with sea life and feeling the rush of a lifetime. If you want to push the limits, you should swim in the Devil’s Pool, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, which is 360Ft above Victoria Falls.

You want something subtle but still different? Then you should definitely try swimming like a mermaid which is one of the new extreme sports. It entails skills such as free diving and synchronized swimming, while your feet are stuck together. I know now you are starting to see the challenge, the thrill and the adventure.

Climbing entails using your hands and/or feet to ascend various terrain such as mountains or cliffs. If you are seeking new heights, Mount Everest is highly recommended as it is the highest mountain, rising 8,856 meters above sea level. This is a dangerous adventure that provides an unexplained thrill and adrenaline rush which is the reward for overcoming the fear.

Surfing

http://www.surfingmagazine.com/

Swimming

https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-best-places-for-wild-swimming/#/1

Climbing

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/climbs/

Bungee Jumping at the Swiss Verzaca Dam

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Written by Mert Tasoren

If you are not afraid of heights then this worthwhile to visit. Also, Bungee jumping at Verzasca Dam is on my travel bucket list. The Verzasca Dam is also known as The Contra Dam or Locarno Dam is an arch dam that is located on Verzasca River in Switzerland.

The Verzasca Dam was made famous by the iconic opening scene for the James Bond movie “Goldeneye” and since then people from all over the world have been coming to Switzerland to recreate the daring stunt.

The height of this dam is 220 meters (720 feet) and it is the fourth highest in Switzerland. 7.5 seconds free fall, 220 altitude meters, parallel to the impressive dam and you can test your jumping nerves here. Apart from that you can enjoy stunning Alpine views.

The Verzasca Dam can be reached from Gordola via a 2km long section of road. The jumping station is in the middle of the dam wall. It is world’s highest stationary bungee station. There are some options to jumping. Classic jump, backwards, ultimo and night jump.

I gained experience about bungee jumping in Turkey. As soon as you leave the platform you experience free fall. This is the feeling that keeps serial bungee jumpers coming back for more because there is nothing else like it. There is no feeling in the world that sends as much exhilaration, adrenaline and fear through your body.

I can say that, you don’t need too afraid because professional jump masters onsite ensure your safe jump. All you have to bring along is the courage to jump!

http://www.trekking.ch/en/bungy/world-famous-and-unique-bungy-jumps

 

 

What Is Extreme Adventure Tourism?

So you’ve decided to step out of your comfort zone? There are places to see in this wonderful world for adrenaline junkies to enjoy their holidays. Bungee jumping 220m in Verzasca Dam Switzerland, prancing around in Antartica (Climbing, Swimming, and Surfing),  Flying in a Swiss Wingsuit, Crossing the Sahara Desert. These, are just examples of the extraordinary work of TAMK Adventures.

This type of niche tourism requires travelers to visit dangerous locations, testing the mental limits, using necessary survival skills and needs while enjoying the majesty of the Swiss Alps or futuristic skyline of Dubai. Our clients know that our special bookings are not for the faint-of-heart.

Due to the advent of social media/smart technology, and physical activity being a popular pastime for westerners has increased the demand or desire for extreme adventure tourism.

TAMK Extreme Adventure Tourism is a website that targets youth and young adults who want to experience the most exciting and extreme adventure activities. Whether its in the countryside or city, we never deny the desired components of travel checklists. The professionals on this website are specialists on this travel niche with personal experiences. They have caught the adrenaline, thrill-seeking bug ever since adolescence and never stopped having fun. Clients usually speak very highly of our service toward them and we have received five star ratings as reviews.

The travel checklist that is usually monitored by TAMK Adventures goes with this:

Incredible experiences for daring and brave clients.

Safety and Travel Insurance

Enjoyment with a peace of mind

 

 

Surviving the Sahara Desert

http://www.adventureherald.com/9-adventure-sports-to-try-in-the-sahara/

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Written by Kyle Ventura

When this sweltering, barren wilderness comes into mind people think about an endless stretch of sand, incredible heat, camel trains, and dangerous hidden animals. The Sahara Desert covers the entire northern section of the African continent, from Egypt to Morocco it is clearly visible from space. It could cover the continental United States.

Even though I’ve never been to this region of the world, and most people would think that there is nothing to do here. You are sadly mistaken, there is plenty of pleasures around even for adrenaline junkies. Also, many travel wholesalers and tour operators conduct their business or camping trips in the Sahara.

1. Sand-Boarding. As we are familiar with water boarding and snow boarding, this is the equivalent activity in the Sahara. It requires patrons to select a mode of transport (foam board or a mat), removing your socks, lay down on your stomach, and sliding down to the best sand dune possible. The experience can be thrilling, but you need to careful of not allowing sand into your eyes!
2. Buggy Driving. Steering the wheel with this mechanical contraption will allow you to explore the dusty wilderness in accelerating speeds and this is not for the fainthearted. Camel rides should be the preference for timid travelers.
3. Trekking. This could be the most arduous activity that tourist can undertake. A flat version of hiking Mount Everest, but this is no ordinary walk in the park. Challenges can include sandstorms, extreme temperatures, lack of hydration resources (food and water), loneliness, and disorientation.

The best gateway to this unforgiving landscape from Toronto is to Cairo or Casablanca. However, clients will have to connect in either Montreal, Houston, London Heathrow, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, or Istanbul.

Airlines from Toronto to Cairo or Casablanca:

Air Canada

Alitalia

Egyptair

Lufthansa

Royal Air Morocco

Accommodations in the Sahara Desert will vary on certain circumstances. Factors can include the type of journey clients have chosen (IE: Overnight camping, Motorized rallying), or the nearest city and airport. Below are hyperlinks of tour operators and highly respected accommodations in the desolate wilderness.

http://www.desertcampmorocco.com/

http://www.aubergedusud.com/

http://www.authentic-sahara-tours.com/

http://www.atlastrekshop.com/desert-tours.html