Choosing A Hobby With Built-in Thrills

Lots of people enjoy calming hobbies that allow them to avoid stress

. While this makes perfect sense, you may be more of a thrill seeker and find yourself in need of some heart-pounding fun during your free time. If this sounds familiar, there are plenty of options for hobbies. Many require training or a class, some can be expensive, and others require that you share your experience with a friend in order to ensure optimal safety. If you are ready for the thrill of your life, decide on an activity and hit the road. Decide if you are most comfortable staying on land, flying, or being in the ocean. Those with a desire to scuba dive will need to ensure they have emergency breathing systems or survival breathing systems. Your initial training sessions will help you prepare for your first dive.

If the sea and sand are not your ideal destination, you have options that are just as thrilling like skydiving and bungee jumping. These are are big thrills for those not afraid of being high. Again, lessons are needed and your first jumps may be in tandem. This means you will have an experienced hobbyists with you when you jump, ensuring that everything goes right during the experience. These folks allow you to focus on the thrill and get used to the feeling of jumping without worrying.

Those who are afraid of jumping but still want the thrill of heights can try rock climbing. Because you are not plummeting through the air, a lot of people feel safer climbing than jumping. This still requires a lot of work and as you rise up the side of a mountain, you will realize the thrills of climbing are just as great as those that come with jumping. The key is to prepare for the climb and take the journey seriously.

If the outdoors is your idea of having a good time but not to ascend a mountain, consider a wilderness hike. Hiking is great because you can work your way up to a high-risk hike over time. Start with the trails in an area state park and in no time at all work your way up to higher risk wilderness hikes. Keep safety in mind and consider aspects such as weather conditions, wildlife, and survival skills in instances where things do not go as expected.

Finally, a safari trip is a thrilling option. This allows you a chance to experience wildlife with having to work through a hike. Safaris are typically led by experienced tour guides that know where to lead travelers for the biggest thrills. In many cases, you will be exposed to a new world via a vehicle, so this works well for those not up for a long climb or walk.

by: Connor Sullivan

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