Offering adventure activities in Canada's northwest region of British Colombia including Nordic skiing and ice climbing in winter and rafting and hiking in summer.
Offering intense ice and glacier trekking and hiking in South America.
Asia
Noasc (www.noasc.com, + 81 0136 231688)
A Japanese company offering summer rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, inflatable kayaking, bridge swinging, bungee jumping and mountain boarding. In winter there are pursuits like powder skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing and ice climbing.
Worldwide
Extreme Sports Café (www.extremesportscafe.com)
Extreme sports centers in Europe, Asia, South America and North America take amateurs and the experienced through skydiving, surfing, scuba diving, para motoring, kite surfing and more.
Do-it-yourself options
Some extreme sports such as skateboarding and mountain biking can be enjoyed without professional training or much effort or organization. All you need is the equipment (eg. a bike, board and safety gear) and access (skate park, trails etc) and you're set. Other sports such as skydiving and para-gliding require certification or a license before you can take part. They may also require a significantly higher amount of money to participate.
The key thing to remember is that if you plan a do-it-yourself option don't go alone. Ensure you have the adequate training and experience and if you don't, undertake a course to set you on track.
