Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:03 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/ Active Outdoors News en-gb http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/images/logo.gif http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/ webmaster@activeoutdoors.info http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article270.html Wakeboarding involves strapping both of your feet to a single board and being towed across the surface of water. Wakeboarding is to water skiing what snowboarding is to skiing. Skills - Strength: 6, Balance: 8, Flexibility: 4, Agility: 5, Coordination: 6 Time needed: travelling time + 1 hour, Cost to try: £50 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:38:03 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article263.html Sailing can be a tranquil experience, or with stonger winds quite an adventure. Boats can be small or huge. It is a thrill to speed over the waves. Skills - Strength: 4, Balance: 6, Flexibility: 5, Agility: 3, Coordination: 5 Time needed: travelling time + 1 hour, Cost to try: £free Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:35:36 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article257.html Snowboarding on dry slopes, groomed mountain pistes, snowy fields in Kent are all different experiences. This weekend I went with some friends to find out what it is like to snowboard on snow indoors at the Milton Keynes Snozone. Much easier than a dry slope, the snow makes snowboarding and skiing indoors great fun. So much fun we didn't want to leave. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:42:59 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article194.html As the nights get darker sooner, you will probably wish you had a high power led torch in your pocket. Fear not. The best LED torch will fits into your pocket at a reasonable price. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:11:57 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article173.html Me Tarzan, you Jane? Fancy flying along a zip wire 10m in the air surrounded by a forest? Then you want to get yourself to an outdoor adventure course! Assault Courses and Obstacle Courses are a physical challenge that consist of physical obstacles to get past. These include use of strength, balance, and general fitness. Skills - Strength: 6, Balance: 6, Flexibility: 6, Agility: 6, Coordination: 6 Time needed: 1 hour, Cost to try: Free or minimal cost. Sun, 29 May 2011 22:17:41 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article157.html Gliding is the most wonderful experience of flying an unpowered plane using just the wind, updrafts and thermals to provide lift. Silently swooping and soaring over the landscape, you gotta try it. Skills - Strength: 1, Balance: 5, Flexibility: 1, Agility: 1, Coordination: 6 Time needed: travelling time + 1 hour, Cost to try: £60 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:07:37 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article121.html If you are looking for a bit of bouncy fun outdoors, you can't go wrong with a trampoline. Sun, 16 May 2010 22:31:18 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article112.html The Basque Country in Spain has been voted one of the top 50 best places to go mountain biking in Europe. With mountains, sunshine, and so many trails you could spend months riding them, Basque country mountain biking is just a short flight from the UK. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:59:56 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article97.html Theme Parks and rollercoasters are the best for a spot of excitement and adventure that doesn't involve much physical exercise. Our guide to the top theme parks and rollercoasters will help you get the best from your theme park visit. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:35:40 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article58.html Playing with a Waboba Ball that bounces on water is one of the best things to do at the beach with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or any friends. The Waboba Ball is one of the best fun toys to play with in the sea. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:46:59 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article66.html At long last there are some decent adventure playgrounds and teen shelters appearing around the country. And if you can have a multi use games area or MUGA that's even better. Here are some ideas for improving outdoor play areas for teenagers. This is what teenagers really want. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:38:51 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article64.html If you are going to spend any time outdoors with your mates then a Motorola Walkie Talkie is a must have. Walkie talkie radios let you chat to your friends for free for up to 6km! No need to put up with mobile phone call charges or poor reception when you are at a music festival. Motorola have a great range of funky 2 way walkie talkies you will want to own. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:03:35 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article61.html If you are into your music, you should definitely go and see a concert. If you have never been to a gig or festival, then here is a guide to getting the best from your trip to see your favourite band. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:08:28 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article55.html If you are planning on taking your girlfriend or boyfriend camping, here are a few ideas that will make it fun. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:39:20 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article33.html Current thinking from most employers is that you are more employable if you have done some voluntary work overseas or within your local community. It demonstrates a higher degree of teamwork and management skills. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:22:56 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article31.html There’s plenty of debate about whether a Gap Year is a good thing, but each year more and more people choose a Gap Year in preference to more education or work at home. So, why should you go? Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:56:56 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article20.html Whitewater rafting is an outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a natural or manmade river. For wave after wave of thrills and excitement, get a youth group together and find a whitewater rafting venue for some fantastic fun. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activeoutdoors/Article8.html Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. The Go Ape tree-top adventures are growing UK-wide. The Go Ape result is spectacular. The experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all (no pun intended), it’s just great fun. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:31:01 +0000