Say YOLO and try adventurous activities like this 80-year-old American woman who fulfilled her wish to go skydiving
Take inspiration from 80-year-old Lorraine and try these fun activities
An 80-year-old American woman recently fulfilled her wish of skydiving. According to the news portal, Lorraine Gerson of Olney, who will turn 81 in a few months, recently participated in the ‘Wish of a Lifetime’ by AARP. Before her skydive, Lorraine revealed that 24 years ago, she went on a hot air balloon ride and said that that experience inspired her to try skydiving. She said “I always wanted to do this”. She further joked, “We had a line at the funeral home, there have been a lot of jokes”. Taking inspiration from Lorraine, we have listed some thrilling activities that adventure junkies should try once in their lifetime. Add these to your bucket list for an experience that is worth having
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Adventure activities that you must try once in a lifetime
1. Scuba diving
For people who love the underwater world, scuba diving is an activity they must try at least once in their lifetime. Scuba diving underwater showcases the interesting aquatic life that lives underwater. You don’t need to know how to swim if you want to go scuba diving, but proper professional guidance will help you achieve this thrill. The Great Blue Hole in Belize, Maaya Thila in Maldives and Richelieu Rock in Thailand are the most famous places for scuba diving.
2. Base jumping
BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous and thrilling forms of parachuting. It is a recreational sport that involves landing on the ground using a parachute. Here, a person does not have time to make mistakes. BASE jumping means standing on buildings, antennas and spans on a hill without any backup parachute. Switzerland, Norway and Italy are the best places for BASE jumping.
3. Surfing
Another activity you must try is surfing. Surfing is the art of riding waves in which a person uses a board to ride on the moving wave of water. Seashores are an ideal place for surfing and people who are proficient in swimming should opt for this adventurous activity. Visit Malibu in California, Oahu in Hawaii and Gold Coast in Australia for the best surfing experience.
4. Ice climbing
This adventure sport is a bit risky and intense. It requires agility, strength, and endurance. Ice climbing is not for the faint-hearted as it is one of the most dangerous forms of climbing and requires a lot of preparation. The climbing takes place on natural formations like snow-capped mountains. Therefore, one needs to be extra cautious before planning a climb. Ouray Ice Park, Matanuska Glacier in the USA, and Standstone Ice Park are some of the places to ice climb.
5. River rafting
River rafting is another exhilarating and popular adventure activity to try. It involves using an inflatable raft to explore mountain-flowing rivers. It is done on white water or rough water of varying degrees. This water activity comes with a lot of thrilling but risky experiences. Visit Rishikesh in India, Karnali River in Nepal and Colorado River in the US for river rafting.
Here are some exciting adventures you should do once in a lifetime because YOLO.
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