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Top 100 types of extreme sport: Ultimate list of adventure sports

Compiling a list of all the different types of extreme sport is difficult – if not impossible! But just like the daredevils doing the activities we love a challenge… So check out our A-Z (abseiling to zorbing) list of adventure sports below. And please let us know if we have missed…

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Cheap adventure holidays: 28 tips for budget adventures

In my experience, there are two types of adventurers. Those with enough money to pay for exactly what they want, and those on a budget who book cheap adventure holidays to get the most bang for their buck. With the second group in mind here are 28 tips for budget adventures. What counts as adventurous is…

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5 best adventure holiday lists used to answer: What is adventure?

What is adventure? It’s a good question. We use five very different best adventure holiday lists to help answer it, and to hopefully inspire some adventures! What is adventure? What’s the difference between a three-month expedition to the North Pole and a hike to the top of the nearest hill?…

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Overland activity holidays: 10 best road trips for adventure lovers

Fancy a road trip with plenty of adventures along the way? Then overland activity holidays could be just what you are looking for. To help you find that perfect trip we have pulled together this guide to the best road trips for adventure lovers. For this article we only considered actual roads, such…

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Win the Kitvision Escape 4KW pack: 4K action camera competition

We’re sure you’d like to capture every moment of your next adventure in Ultra High Definition – and thanks to our incredible 4K action camera competition you can! To win the Kitvision Escape 4KW pack all you have to do is tell us something AWEsome you have done. 4K action camera competition…

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Five ice cold adventures we would like to try

Here at AWE365 we like a challenge. So when Berghaus asked us to come up with our top five ice cold adventures we jumped at the task. Coming up with ideas wasn’t a problem, but limiting them to just five was a bit of a nightmare. Still, we think we’ve done a…

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What is Telemark skiing? Find out in this interview with Jasmin Taylor

Although not one of the most well-known skiing disciplines, Telemark skiing is growing in popularity and skiers like the UK’s Jasmin Taylor are leading the charge. We caught up with Jasmin to find out exactly ‘what is Telemark skiing?’ and to see how her impressive career has been going so…

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Review of Alagna skiing: Best freeride ski holidays in Italy?

Over the years I have heard Alagna talked about as the place to go for the best freeride ski holidays in Italy. So when the Piedmont tourist board invited me to visit and write a review of Alagna skiing I was more than a little excited. Alagna, or to give…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 7 – avalanche danger off the scale

It has been a sensationally snowy week in the Alps, the Dolomites and the Rockies, with worrying reports that too much snow is building up. The phrase avalanche danger off the scale is not one any snowboarder or skier wants to hear. Even closer to home in Scotland, our local…

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Guide to Norway mountain biking holidays

Norway is a paradise for mountain bikers. Whether you want challenging downhills or gentle trails, you’ll be able to ride them surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. Think fjords, mountains, rugged coastlines and miles and miles of unspoilt views. The country’s northerly altitude means you’ll need…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 1 snow, festivals, telemark & yaks

Welcome to the first edition of Best Ski News 2014. We intend to post a weekly ski news article summarising the world of skiing throughout the season. We appreciate that is is still 2013 but as this news really applies to the 2014 season we have welcomed in the new…

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Guide to La Clusaz snowboarding holidays

A La Clusaz snowboarding holidays will find you in one of a very small group of French resorts which are not purpose built but are none-the-less located next to world class ski areas. Indeed this traditional Savoyard village is regarded by some as one of the most picturesque in France…

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Guide to La Clusaz skiing holidays

La Clusaz is one of a very small group of French resorts which are not purpose built but are none-the-less located next to world class ski areas. Indeed this traditional Savoyard village is regarded by some as one of the most picturesque in France meaning La Clusaz ski holidays are…

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The 10 best ski holidays in Italy

With un-crowded pistes, sunny slopes and a healthy appetite for sunbathing, shopping and socialising, ski holidays in Italy are just as popular with piste-cruisers as freeride enthusiasts. Dominated by the Dolomites and the Alps, the best ski holidays in Italy are found in the north of the country. From chic…

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The biggest and best ski brands

Skiing isn’t just a whole lot of fun, it’s also big business too. That means there are a lot of brands out there competing for their share of the market and your hard-earned cash. That can make it a little confusing when you’re trying to buy the best ski brands….

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Drift HD Ghost: Remote Control Action Camera!

Not all HD video cameras are the same. In the group dedicated to adventure sports, there’s a model that’s giving us something really new. The camera is the Drift HD Ghost remote control action camera and it’s getting picked up by the pros and turning up some awesome footage! Here’s…

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Bigger, Better and Blacker: GoPro Hero3 Review

Technology jumps. Most of the time it’s not worth making the leap, instead saving your effort, and money, for the real game-changing moves. The Hero3 promises enough to tempt an upgrade, and as shown in this GoPro Hero3 Review, it’s black – sort of. Just in case you’ve had your head…

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4 of the best rugged cameras for adventure sports

Everyone is snapping, filming and uploading their extreme adventures to the web. If you want to share yours then check out the 4 best rugged cameras for adventure sports. The internet has it all: Nutty off-roaders, wild downhill racers, surfers catching 40-foot waves, mountaineers skateboarding off cliffs, only to then to…