BUNGEE JUMPING is the most adrenaline-pumping activity,
which became popular in the late 80's in California. Bungee
jumping locations in the United States vary from California
to Idaho, Wyoming and Arizona. Parachuting, Paragliding, Cliff
Jumping, Windsurfing, Wakeboarding, Para motoring, Martial
Arts and Skydiving are some of the daring indulgences. Most
US states have clubs involved in bungee jumping
Generally, if you are over 18 years of age you can jump.
If you are under 18 then you will probably need a parent or
guardian's signature on a release form. Also you may need
special equipment like a smaller harness and also special
cords to deal with a smaller weight.
California's "The Bridge to Nowhere" bungee jumping
site is one of the most popular ones in the country. The bridge
is located approximately forty miles north of downtown Los
Angeles in the beautiful Angeles National Forest.
In Idaho, Idaho, Wyoming and Arizona, there is the option
of doing "heli-bungee" i.e. bungee jumping from
a helicopter where brave souls can throw themselves from a
helicopter hovering 1,200 feet in the air on a 500-foot cord!
OTHER OPTIONS
ALABAMA
Location: Gulf Shores, AL
Type: Sports Tower site. Swing jump
also available
ALASKA
Location: Girdwood, Chitua, Alaska
Type: Bridge bungee jumps
Height: 238 ft.
ALASKA
Location: Mc Cathy, Alaska
Type: Kuskulana Bridge
ARIZONA
Location: North tip of Grande Canyon,
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Type: Kuskulana Bridge
Height: 470 ft
N CALIFORNIA
Location: Northern California
Type: bridge, Hot-air balloons and
crane jump also available
Height: 150 ft
CALIFORNIA
Location: Pharaoh's Lost kingdom,
Redlands
Type: Swing jump arch
CALIFORNIA
Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain,
Valencia, California
Type: swing jump arch
COLORADO
Location: Heritage Square Alpine
Action, Golden, CO
Type: Sports Tower site
Height: 70 ft
COLORADO
Location: Royal Gorge Bridge &
Park, Canon City, Colorado
Type: swing jump arch
Height: 100 ft (over the canyon)
CONNECTICUT
Location: Lake Compounce, Bristol
Type: swing jump arch
FLORIDA
Location: Kissimme, Florida
Type: tower
Height: 80 ft
EXTREME SPORTS
"We do these things not to escape life, but to prevent
life escaping us"--- this is how an extreme sports enthusiast
once described extreme sports, a loose term for sports featuring
speed, height, danger or stunts. These youthful accounts are
also responsible for its frequent association with youth culture,
including its clothing, fashions, and music.
EXTREME SPORTS TRAVEL TIPS: Be prepared. Trying a
new activity is exciting, but one you want to return
home safely from. Learn the basics from an experienced instructor
or friend. Don't go alone.
EXTREME SPORTS AVAILABLE IN US
Aggressive skating
BASE jumping
BMX freestyle
Bodyboarding
Bouldering
Buildering
Bungee jumping
Caving
Cave diving
Climbing
Drag Racing
Elevator surfing
Extreme skiing
Extreme Walking
Free-diving
Whitewater kayaking
Jet-Skiing
Kitesurfing
Kiteboarding
Kneeboarding
Mountain biking
Mountain boarding
Paintball
Paragliding
Paramotoring
Parkour
Poweriser
Whitewater rafting
Rock Climbing
Roller Derby
Skateboarding
Skiboarding
Skydiving
Skysurfing
Slamball
Snakeboarding
Snowboarding
Street luge
Stunt Pogo
Surfing
Unicycling
Urban kayaking
Wakeboarding
Water skiing
Windsports
Windsurfing
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