Extreme Outdoor Activities

Step into Active Outdoors’ Thrill-Seeker hub, where calculated risk meets expert guidance. Whether you crave roaring whitewater rapids, breakneck sandboarding descents, or untouched-powder heliskiing, our curated extreme outdoor activities promise heart-pounding excitement. Each adventure page pairs no-nonsense safety advice, gear checklists, and insider booking tips so you can push your limits responsibly. Ready to trade routine for pure adrenaline? Your next extreme experience starts here.

Theme Park Halloween Events 2025

September 15, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

From September to October every year, theme park Halloween events provide Fright Nights and Scarefests around the world with extended opening hours where you can [Read More…]

Beating Tough Mudder obstacles like Electro shock therapy

Top 10 Tough Mudder Obstacles and How to Beat Them

September 14, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

Your insider’s guide to conquering the mud, the fear, and the fun. Tough Mudder isn’t just about running — it’s about facing a series of [Read More…]

Tough Mudder UK: First Timer’s Guide to Conquering the Mud

September 13, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

From signing up to crossing the finish line — everything you need to know for your first Tough Mudder. What is Tough Mudder? Imagine standing [Read More…]

Climbing a wall on the Tough Mudder obstacle course race

Assault Courses and Obstacle Course Races

September 12, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

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 [Read More…]

Group coasteering on the cliffs by the sea

Coasteering in the UK

September 5, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

Coasteering blends scrambling, swimming, and cliff jumping into one exhilarating coastal adventure. It’s perfect for anyone craving a mix of rock-hopping thrills and crystal-clear sea [Read More…]

Whitewater Rafting Trips

July 20, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

Ready to trade your office chair for a paddle and conquer roaring rivers? Whitewater rafting trips inject pure adrenaline into every bend and rapid. Whether [Read More…]

Sandboarding

July 17, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

Sandboarding gives you the rush of boarding on sand, as opposed to snowboarding on snow. And if you think it won’t be fast, you’ll want [Read More…]

Valentine’s Day Gift Experiences for the Outdoorsy Boyfriend

February 5, 2025 Rob Sayers 0

If you’re looking for a way to show your boyfriend or husband how much you love and appreciate him, consider giving the gift of adventure. [Read More…]

How to Make Sledges and Toboggans go Faster

November 14, 2024 Rob Sayers 0

Snow is falling and you want some high speed fun with a sledge or toboggan. This amazing wax will make any sledge run faster, but [Read More…]

The Thrill of Heliskiing and Heliboarding

January 10, 2024 Rob Sayers 0

Heliskiing, often referred to as the pinnacle of backcountry skiing and snowboarding, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines the exhilaration of skiing with the awe-inspiring [Read More…]

Winning Paintball Tips

August 6, 2023 Rob Sayers 0

Paintball is a strategy game where you run around with guns that shoot paint pellets. You know when you have been hit, as it leaves [Read More…]

Indoor Skydiving

March 25, 2021 Rob Sayers 0

Indoor Skydiving is the amazing freefall simulation experience created by floating over a powerful vertically mounted fan. Skills – Strength: 4, Balance: 7, Flexibility: 1, [Read More…]

Gliding Lessons

March 22, 2021 Rob Sayers 0

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 [Read More…]

Zorbing, Sphering and Hill Rolling

May 18, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Zorbing is a hilarious outdoor activity where you roll down a hill inside a gigantic inflatable human hamster ball. You can be strapped inside a [Read More…]

Teen boy jumping off rope swing over water

How to Make the Best Rope Swing in the World

April 16, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

A Rope swing is such a versatile source of fun. Tie a rope to the branch of a tree and you can happily swing about [Read More…]

Woman enjoying outdoor activities in the mountains

Outdoor Recreational Activities List

April 8, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

This is the most comprehensive outdoor recreational activities list with examples of recreational activities and hobbies for adults, teens, kids and families. Some of the [Read More…]

Mountain Boarding

April 7, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Mountain boarding is an extreme sport that is like skateboarding off road, hence it also being known as all terrain boarding or land boarding. What [Read More…]

Aeroplane Flying Experiences

March 7, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Aeroplane flying is a fantastic outdoor activity where you are free as a bird to climb high in the sky. Your flying experience will depend [Read More…]

Ski and bike jump on the Les Arcs Summit Run

Fat Biking at Les Arcs is Taking the Piste

February 26, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Would you rather ski down pristine pistes in Les Arcs in the French Alps, or would you rather cycle down it on a fatbike? Here’s [Read More…]

Top Once in a Lifetime Trips for Bucket Listers

January 2, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Give the Gift of Adventure! Top once-in-a-lifetime trips for bucket listers. Experience gifting has become increasingly popular, especially when it comes to buying something for someone [Read More…]