1. Cave diving
This is an extreme sport under water, and is meant for people experienced with underwater activities. Essentially, divers explore flooded caves for various reasons, such as, scientific experimentation, in search of lost divers, among others. It is extreme because it takes you into the womb of the water, exposing you to unknown fears. When we are unaware of what is there underneath, it can be a little hard to deal with.
2. Free solo climbing
While rock climbing is fun, here is a version of it that may be a bit unnerving. Free solo climbing refers to the act of climbing without any safety gears, such as ropes and harnesses. Of course there is a high chance of fatality when it comes to this, so the only way to go about this is to train hard, and have a lot of experience. The Oscar-winning film Free Solo will give you a good idea what it is about. Remember, this is not for everyone, only professionals must do it.
3. Running of the bulls
It can get confusing when a sport is fun yet dangerous. This is like that kind of sport. Running of the bulls is an event where a small group of bulls are let out on the streets, and the commotion ensues. The most famous of bull runs is in Pamplona, Spain. The run seems to be a fun activity, but it can turn dangerous as people do get injured each year. Usually a group of 6 or sometimes 10 bulls are let out on the streets.
4. Hang gliding
Though this does look like a lot of fun, it is not for those who are afraid of heights. It is an air sport wherein you fly in a lightweight aircraft, and the whole thing depends on the flier using his or her body weight to control the speed of the flight, and also the direction. It sounds like it would require a good amount of practice and experience, so perhaps it is not for everyone.
5. Ice climbing
Talk about an extreme sport in extreme weather conditions, and ice climbing comes to mind. It is like rock climbing, except you are climbing the icy part of a mountain. Ice climbers use crampons, picks, and other such equipment that allow them to do this impossible activity. You are climbing in sub-zero temperatures, and there is always the fear of avalanches and crevasses. It is not an easy task, especially for those who are not used to cold climates.
6. Highlining
An experience that is not for the faint of heart, highlining is the art of walking from one cliff to another on a rope. You are suspended hundreds of feet in the air, which makes it a very dangerous activity. It is easily one of the most dangerous sports you can ever experience. Well, you should not even try this if you have bad balance, or aren’t physically fit. As you will see with your own eyes, crossing the rope is almost like a death-wish.
7. Big wave surfing
There is surfing, and then there is big wave surfing. As the name suggests this is for experienced surfers who can handle large waves, as big as at least 20 ft high. It is a thrill unlike any other, to see those massive waves being ridden by experienced surfers. There are few spots that are famous for their big waves, such as Waimea Bay, North Shore of Oahu, where big wave surfing was born; Jaws, North Shore of Maui; and Teahupoo, Tahiti, among others.
