Why I enjoy thrilling outdoor activity

When I need to get refreshed and relieve my stress, I often look for extreme outdoor activity because I really enjoy the thrill and can feel accomplished. And my adrenaline goes through the roof. I try diverse outdoor activities that make me enjoy beautiful views of skies, seas, and mountains. Each activity made me unforgettable memories and a deeper love for nature.

Best places for outdoor activity

1. Ziplining : Whistler in Canada

Snowy mountain peaks and green forest under a bright blue sky in Whistler, Canada.
A woman in safety gear standing on a wooden platform, ready to zipline which is a classic outdoor activity
Zipline setup with ropes and pulleys on a wooden deck surrounded by a dense forest in Whistler, Canada.

Whistler was where I first tired ziplining. It’s one of the few place where long and high ziplines are possible. That’s because of Canadian vast mountains, dense forests, and wide open valleys. After wearing all the gears, we took a gondola up the high mountain. When arrived, we walked a bit to the starting point. I chose the course which included 6 ziplines. And there’re other courses that you can choose according to your thrill level. As the first zipline started at the highest point and I had to step off by myself, it was really difficult. However, once I stepped off, I could fully enjoy the fast speed and stunning mountain view. After the first ride, I started to get used to the height and speed little by little. As I went further down, I could see beautiful stream flowing down the valley. One of the most special moments was seeing claw marks of bear on a tree and spotting wild deers while we were moving down to the next zipline. If the weather is good and you have a car, it takes about 2 hours to go to Whistler from downtown of Vancouver. So I really recommend Whistler for an easy day trip to enjoy fun outdoor activity.

2. Paragliding : Danyang and Seoubong Peak in Korea

Colorful paragliders soaring above the ocean and Seoubong Peak
A woman paragliding over the coastline, smiling at the camera while flying high above the sea
A woman in a jumpsuit smiles with goggles on her head, standing on a mountain after finishing an outdoor activity

Danyang is one of the well known places for paragliding. There’re lots of mountains, valleys, and rivers to enjoy while flying. Also, wind conditions are ideal for paragliding. It takes about 2 hours by KTX train from Seoul. So Danyang is perfect for a day trip to enjoy not only skydiving and local garlic based dishes. And there’re many paragliding operators which provide shuttle service from KTX station. So it’s super easy to go there from Seoul. I’ll never forget the feeling of flying above the mountain. After the flight, they took pictures of us and gave discount coupon for nearby cafe.

And if you are planning to go to Jeju island in a good weather, I really recommend you to book Seoubong Peak’s paragliding. It’s because paragliding at Seoubong isn’t always possible. The weather and the wind conditions just have to be perfect. And in Korea, most paragliding spots are over mountains. So it will be very special and rare experience to fly with a view of the beautiful Hamduck beach and hill. One of the best parts was when the instructor did a full 360 spin. It was so thrilling and I screamed a lot. As I couldn’t experience this in Danyang, I guess the weather was perfect of it’s a special service in Seoubong.

3. Surfing : Woljeongri Beach in Jeju, Korea

Woljeongri Beach with clear sky and black volcanic rocks
A woman standing on the beach in a wetsuit, holding a surfboard at Woljeongri Beach
Surfboards lined up on the sand and white tents at Woljeongri Beach

I went surfing at Woljeongri Beach, and it was actually my first time. There were lots of surf shops offering lessons and took a beginner class for 1 hour. The instructor taught us how to position our bodies and stand up properly on the board. So before going into the water, I practiced on the sand a lot. In the water, the instructor also helped me to stand on the boat by pushing mine at the good timing. Of course I fell off quickly after standing, it was super fun! However, the boat was really long and heavy, and I had to walk into the water with it. So it was really physically exhausting. Despite this difficulty, the feeling of riding above waves was super thrilling! If I become more professional at surfing, it will be less exhausting and more fun. Another good thing about Woljeongri beach is that there are so many good restaurants nearby. So after surfing, having a nice meal with beer is so perfect. We had Thai food and it was absolutely amazing!

My future outdoor activity plan

A person bungee jumping from a red bridge over a vivid river in Queenstown, New Zealand
A canyon in Queenstown with steep rocky cliffs and a bright emerald river flowing through
A person mid-air during a bungee jump, which is considered one of the most thrilling outdoor activities, with two instructors above

Queenstown in New Zealand is known as the first place of bungee jumping which is considered so thrilling outdoor activity. And it is one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. The height is 134 meters. When I visited Queenstown, I wanted to try. But I didn’t have enough time and now I regret not to do it. It is so special because I can jump into deep canyons and rivers. I’ll 100% get a huge adrenaline as soon as I jump. Besides bungee jumping, there’re lots of outdoor activities from sky diving, jet boating, and rafting. If I can go there again, I’ll definitely try more than 2 activities.

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