Rock Climbing
Adventure Sports
Adventure means something dangerous or dangerous experience of one’s life. The word adventure means different for different people. Generally, adventure implies thrill and excitement, risks and dangers, and the unexpected and extraordinary experiences. We can find lots of adventures in sports. To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare to do something dangerous in spots is adventurous sports.Skiing
Skiing is a sport in which participants must travel on skis. Skis is one of a pair of long flat runners of plastic, metal, or wood that curve upward in front and may be attached to a boot for gliding or traveling over snow. It is usually played on the mountains slopes covered with snow.
Although skiing is a popular sport today, the first skis were used as a quick and efficient means of transportation rather than for recreation. It is believed that skis originated in the Scandinavian nations about 5,000 years ago.Skiing in India:
1 Kufri, Narkanda, Manali (Himachal Pradesh)
2 Auli, Mundali, Munsiyari, Dayara Bugyal (Uttaranchal)Snow Boarding
Snow boarding is traced back in 1960’s. it is a winter sport. in snowboarding riders ride a fiberglass board, just like a skateboard with a feet strapped on it ,and sliding down a ski slope or a particularly designed pipe.
Most of the people compare snowboarding to skiing. Snowboarding techniques are similar to skateboarding and surfing than to skiing.For safety one must use:
1 Helmet
2 Wrist guard
3 Impact shorts
4 Knee padsSnow Boarding in India:
1 Kufri and Manali [H.P.]
2 Auli, Mundali, Dayara Bhugyal and Munsiyari [Uttranchal].
River Rafting
River rafting is a water sports in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. It is one of the earliest means of transportation, used for shipping people, hunting, and transferring food. Rafting is one of the earliest means of transportation, used as a means for shipping people, hunting, and transferring foodRiver Rafting in India:
1 Ganges (Ganges River) and its tributaries
2 Zanskar River, Himachal PradeshParagliding
Paragliding is a sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft or a high place wearing a triangular parachute. It is a dare to fly high to touch the sky. In simple words it is the activity of flying by means of paragliders.Paragliding is introduced in India as late as in 1991-92.While paragliding no special clothing is required. One must wear helmet and radios. Do wear long pants and comfortable shoes that provide some ankle support. Don’t forget to take water and camera with you to take pictures of your flight.Paragliding in India:
1 Billing,Kullu,Solang,Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)
2 Naukutchiyatal, Nainital
3 Dayara Bugyal, Dhanolti Ridge, Garhwal
4 Bedni Bugyal, Kumaon
5 Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner (Rajasthan)
6 Matheran (Maharashtra)Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is not an easy job. Lots and lots of risk is there in this sport. Rock climbing for some is a sport, but for the professional rock climbers it is not a sport. For them it is an adventure of the greatest magnitude; it is a fight against self, against the elements, and the ultimate goal is to reach the summit and return back alive. Rock climbing is a test of strength, concentration and coordination as well as skill and technique. A climber learns from experience that the mountain must not be taken for granted. Rock Climbing in India, initially began as training for mountaineering and turned into an exciting sport about 15 years ago.Hills suitable for Rock Climbing in India:
1 Sonmarg in Kashmir
2 Gangotri in Garhwal, Uttaranchal
3 Dumdama, Dhauj and Nuh in Aravali hills
4 Mumbra and Dudha in Western Ghats
5 Manali Valley, Manikaran and the Rohtang Pass in HP
6 Mount Abu and Sariska in Rajasthan
7 Chamundi Hills.in KarnatakaIce Climbing
Ice climbing is generally climbing of ice formations, such as icefalls and frozen waterfalls. Now a days artificial ice climbing is also available through the artificial structures of ice walls. Climbing is normally done through the use of ice axes and crampons. In recent years ice climbing has become the fastest growing sports of India.
Regions suitable for Ice Climbing in India:
1 Mt Abu, Rajasthan
2 Pachmarhi in central India
3 Gangotri gorge
4 Town of Badami and north of HampiAngling
Angling is the act, process, or the art of fishing with the help of a hook and line and usually a rod. It requires a lot of patience and ability to keep still and quite for hours. The basic fishing requires rods, lines, hooks, reel, flies spinners, spoons, and bait-in the form of worms, paste or other lure. Light, waterproof clothing, waterproof shoes or light sandals, sunscreen, alight hat and dark glasses are necessary.
Places for Angling in India:
1 Rohro, Pabbar valley, HP
2 Baspa river,Sangla valley, HP
3 Pandoh reservoir, HP
4 Maharana pratap sagar lake, HP
5 Gobind sagar lake, HP
6 Bhalukpung, Assam
7 Jia bharoli river, Assam
8 Kapili, Manas, Assam
9 Bheemeshwari,Karnataka
Guide To The New Gym Climber
While rock climbing is a sport that is favored by many, most of them almost come into contact with the sport without intending to. This may happen when people attend a party or an event that has indoor climbing wall for the guests to enjoy. Nevertheless, most of them who are exposed to rock climbing even once usually enjoy it a lot, before turning into climbing buffs.
To get started with rock climbing, a climbing gym with an indoor climber is the best bet. This will enable you to learn all the safety techniques and procedure that you should know to become a successful rock climber. While climbing is very thrilling, it can also prove to be dangerous, if proper care is not taken. A climbing gym will provide you with a perfectly safe environment, wherein you learn about the hazards of rock climbing, as well as the proper way to use the equipment, in a safe manner, and under supervision. The gear used for indoor climbing is almost the same as that used for outdoor climbing. Such gear includes rock shoes, harness, ropes, chocks etc.
Indoor rock climbing can be great learning experience before you go out to face the real rocks. And this is not only due to the safe environment, but also due to the training and expertise that you get access to in such places. You can meet several new people who share this common interest, and many of them may be professionals and expert rock climbers. You can learn from their advice, and their experiences. Apart from this, you can also find out about places from where you can purchase climbing gear, and the best places to buy them at the best prices. Before heading out for your first outdoor adventure, you can also find out about some great rock climbing destinations, or can even find company on the trip!
Indoor rock climbing also works out great when the weather is not so suitable for outdoor climbing. In winter, and on very cold days, this is the next best option available, even for hard core outdoor climbers. The only exception would be if you were into ice/snow climbing. Such gyms are within the city limits, and you have to travel much less as compared to outdoor venues, and thus they work out great even if you have a spontaneous urge to climb. Whether it is raining, snowing, or freezing outside, the indoor gym will always keep you warm, and provide you with favorable conditions to climb, and practice your latest moves, and techniques. Also, before heading for a real rock surface to try out something new, it is better to practice it first in an indoor environment, so that you get comfortable with your moves, and thus make the whole exercise a lot easier.
An indoor gym is also a great back up if your outdoor climbing plans cannot be executed at the last moment either due to rains or a blizzard. Indoor rock climbing gives you the option of climbing whenever you want, irrespective of the outdoor conditions. With certain such gyms, you can also avail some discounts on certain climbing gear. To compete in the sport, you can join a rock climbing league or a team.