A few short weeks ago, I shared five adventure travel activities that I am not really into. It is not that I hated those activities, and if I ever were forced to partake, I am sure I would enjoy and have a good time. Traveling Ted is no Debby Downer.
I do prefer my core activities of hiking, canoeing, and skiing. Those three activities keep me busy year round. I feel if I go off and try every new adventure activity that comes down the block, I would be neglecting what I truly enjoy.
There are a few outdoor adventure sports that do intrigue me that I have never tried. Given the opportunity, I would love to try them, and one day I am sure I will.
4. Fly fishing
I do enjoy fishing, especially when I am at a place where the fishing is awesome like Quetico Provincial Park in Canada. I also do a yearly walleye trip to Wisconsin. Fishing is a very soothing activity.
Fly fishing is a genre of fishing, which I have never tried, but looks amazing. The book and movie A River Runs Through it really makes the activity look appealing. I was recently kayaking the Brule River in Wisconsin and came across a couple of fly fisherman working the river for trout. They seem so in tune with the wilderness and the outdoors.
3. Surfing
I do enjoy skiing, and surfing seems like a water type of skiing. I almost tried it while in Costa Rica last year, and I did some boogie boarding in Trinidad & Tobago earlier in the year, which really whetted my appetite for some gnarly waves.
2. Scuba Diving
I enjoy exploring the wilderness and seeing wildlife while I am hiking and canoeing. The underwater world is a whole new frontier, which I have yet to submerge myself into. I have done some snorkeling and loved it, but scuba is basically snorkeling on steroids without sacrificing a trip to the Hall of Fame.
1. Whitewater kayaking
I have done some whitewater rafting, and I enjoyed it. A week ago I had a great time doing some class II whitewater on the Brule River in Wisconsin. I would like to learn more about this sport and do some more challenging water.
In my post about adventure travel activities I did not really care for, I eschewed the more adrenaline junkie options. This is one fast paced outdoor activity that I would like to try and is the exception.
Before I try more righteous rapids, I would like to get more training. It can be a dangerous activity if you tip, so learning the Eskimo roll would be essential for more hardcore rapids.
What are some adventure travel activities that are on your bucket list? Please chime in below and comment.
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For some of us, Ted, you are the only link we have to true adventure. Yes, young friend, there are those of us among your fans for whom exercise rarely exceeds the energy requirement of flipping pages or typing with great enthusiasm. You remain, an inspiration for the less energetic but ever hopeful.
Thanks Jay! Glad to hear I am an inspiration. If the adventure is too much I hope you enjoy living vicariously through my experiences.
Surfing is amaaaazing, but nothing is better than diving!
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Andi,
Your diving pictures and posts have been a big inspiration in me wanting to try.
I tried #1 once and fell out on the first rapid. Freezing cold water and got stuck. I was a mile from the rest of the boats. Not a fun experience but I won’t forget it!
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Glad to see the comments are working for you. That does not sound zlike a fun experience. I can see how that would make you not want to do it again.