The Extreme Carpathian Mountains

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Overcoming fear and weakness and pushing your limits are inherent features of human nature. Prac-tising extreme sports is a popular way of satisfying those needs. The unpredictable elements of earth, water and air of the Carpathian Massif and Carpathian Foothills will give you the thrill and the unique atmosphere you’re looking for. read more

Extreme sports are still becoming increasingly popular. This is a broad notion including many sports disciplines. However, specifying which of them should be included under this concept is a problematic issue, which is often subject to discussions among experts in the field. Despite this, it is possible to define some common elements characterising extreme sports. They undoubtedly require special skills and are associated with danger and a high risk of injury. Such sports give you an adrenaline boost and guarantee extreme sensations. From the medical perspective, adrenaline boost is not caused by fear or anxiety but from the raised level of dopamine, endorphins and serotonin produced by the system as a result of intense physical exertion.

The lie of the land in the Polish Carpathian Mountains is perfect for extreme-sports enthusiasts. There is no other region of Poland so rich and diverse as Małopolska. The mountainous areas of the Tatra Mountains, Pieniny and Beskids offer great potential for speleology, climbing and mountain biking. The rapid and meandering rivers are perfect for rafting and mountain canoeing. Gusty winds and frequent air pressure jumps are ideal conditions guaranteeing thrills during flights, aerobatics or parachute jumping. These elements embody risk and difficulty, and seem to throw out a challenge to overcome your fear and encouragement to combat your weaknesses. Those who won't take the challenge will never reach the peak of their possibilities.

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Air Gliders – Paragliding Club, Sabinov Paragliding club the Air Gliders functions in the town of Sabinov. Its aim is to popularize this sport among the wide group of people and prepare the members of the club for the contests and various air shows.

Bungee jumping, ski jumping platform K-120 in Štrbské Pleso Štrbské Pleso Centre in the High Tatra Mountains is an ideal place for those looking for extreme sports. Ski jumping platform K-120 allow jumps on the elastic rope to the depth of 70 meters. The adventure can also be given to somebody as a present, but it is necessary to book it in advance.

Travel Agency T-SKI TRAVEL, High Tatra Mountains Mountain scooters on the luge track, rafting on the snow, night sledging, bungee running – it is just the short list of all activities of the travel agency called T-SKI TRAVEL that will get your adrenaline going. Furthermore, the company provides accommodation, the ski school, ski rent and other adventures.

Jastrab Paragliding Klub, Prešov Citizens Association Jastrab Paragliding Club operates in Prešov within the scope of the sport aircraft – paragliding. The members of the club fly above the entire area of the Slovak Republic and those interested have the possibility to fly above the castles, airports, mountains and other tourist attractions.

Climbing wall K2 in the Shopping Centre MAX, Poprad To go to the bar and reach the legendary K2? It is possible in Poprad! Welcome to the extraordinary place in the OC MAX where the 12-meters long climbing wall is situated in area of the two storey bar.

Paintball, Dúbrava Enthusiasts of the forest environment and adrenaline do not have to wander between the forests and look for hungry bears – certainly they will like the paintball playing field in Spišská Dúbrava with 140 obstacles, 5 bunkers and the bridge, all set in various natural conditions.

Paragliding, Magura Spiska Guests of the Spišská Magura can admire its beauty also from the height to 900 meters. In order to do that the sporting outfit, a good state of health and firmness are necessary. Paragliding can be practiced with the instructor or individually, on the condition of the participation in the mixer course.

Rafting down the rivers, the water sports equipment rental of Topol’ovka Rafting in Zemplin down the Laborec, Cirocha, Odnava or Topl’a rivers is a pleasant alternative for the overcrowded holiday resorts. The entire essential equipment for the rafting practice and raised adrenaline level, those interested will find in the Alcea Water Sports Equipment Rental in the town of Topol’ovka.

Rafting down the Dunajec river on wooden rafts For the enthusiasts of beautiful nature on Zamagurie, in the Pieniny National Park, local mountaineers prepared an exclusive program – rafting on wooden rafts down the Dunajec river. It is precisely what our ancestors were doing, beginning from the XIII century.

Rafting down the Dunajec river on the boats designed for rafting, Canoe raft – Dunajec Rafting down the Dunajec river, which is full of adrenaline is no longer a distinguishing mark for professional sportsmen – Canoe raft – Dunajec also enables rafting down the mountain river for families with children or for the company teams, within the framework of the so called teambuilding!

Rafting down the Dunajec river on the boats for rafting, Pieniny Sport Centre The most interesting fragment of Dunajec in Pieniny visible from the boat intended for rafting, can be discovered thanks to the Sport Centre Pieniny, which cooperates with water masters, who lead people safely down the mountain river, for example from the Červený Kláštor to Lesnica.

Outdoor Park, Ropes Centre – Skalná Hrana, Prešov Do you like living on the edge? If you like leading active life, the association of Skalná Hrana, with its head office in Prešov will become your favourite place, since it offers the possibility to overcome the climbing wall or the activities in the Outdoor Park Ropes Centre.

Water skis and PWCs - Wytrzyszczka Water scooters (PWCs) and water skis, as any extreme sport, guarantee intense emotions and pleas-ure. They can be practised on lakes, but the majority of such water bodies in the Małopolska region constitute sanitary or quiet zones, which can severely restrict access to this sport. Motor boats, scoot-ers and water skiers are allowed only on Lake Czchowskie and on one half of Lake Rożnowskie, located south from the town of Koszarka, towards Sienna and Znamirowice. This half is demarcated by buoys, and riding motorised water crafts is allowed only between 9a.m. And 6p.m. Even though restricted by a local regulations, it is still worth having a go at water skis or PWC’s, as the fun is enormous.

Water skis and PWCs - Znamirowice Water scooters (PWCs) and water skis, as any extreme sport, guarantee intense emotions and pleas-ure. They can be practised on lakes, but the majority of such water bodies in the Małopolska region constitute sanitary or quiet zones, which can severely restrict access to this sport. Motor boats, scoot-ers and water skiers are allowed only on Lake Czchowskie and on one half of Lake Rożnowskie, located south from the town of Koszarka, towards Sienna and Znamirowice. This half is demarcated by buoys, and riding motorised water crafts is allowed only between 9a.m. And 6p.m. Even though restricted by a local regulations, it is still worth having a go at water skis or PWC’s, as the fun is enormous.

Whitewater kayaking and rafting – Piwniczna-Zdrój Whitewater kayaking is an extreme water sport. It involves using a kayak or an inflatable raft to navigate a whitewater river. Whitewater rivers are characterised by very rapid currents and multiple obstacles such as whirlpools, bottlenecks, altitude drops and fallen trees. This sport is extremely dangerous, because accidents occur frequently, involving especially the capsizing of kayaks, and, more rarely, rafts. And the more challenging the river, the more likely the mishap. To distinguish dif-ferent levels of difficulty, rivers used for whitewater kayaking are given numbers, with difficulty in-creasing along with the number. According to the International Scale of River Difficulty, the most demanding rivers are classified as WW6 (White Water Class VI). In many cases, the difficulty level varies on the river, so additional grades are used. A not-so-distant cousin of whitewater kayaking is rafting, or, in other words, navigating whitewater rivers in an inflatable boat, controlled by paddles and powered only by muscle strength. The experi-ence starts with some warm-up exercises with the instructor, familiarisation with basic commands and principles of raft control. When the boat is already in the water, you have to face the waves, rocks, hydraulics, and sieves. Under the watchful eye of the instructor and equipped with specialist gear, you are in for an exciting adventure. Just remember to make sure that the difficulty level matches your experience.

Whitewater kayaking and rafting – Muszyna Whitewater kayaking is an extreme water sport. It involves using a kayak or an inflatable raft to navigate a whitewater river. Whitewater rivers are characterised by very rapid currents and multiple obstacles such as whirlpools, bottlenecks, altitude drops and fallen trees. This sport is extremely dangerous, because accidents occur frequently, involving especially the capsizing of kayaks, and, more rarely, rafts. And the more challenging the river, the more likely the mishap. To distinguish dif-ferent levels of difficulty, rivers used for whitewater kayaking are given numbers, with difficulty in-creasing along with the number. According to the International Scale of River Difficulty, the most demanding rivers are classified as WW6 (White Water Class VI). In many cases, the difficulty level varies on the river, so additional grades are used.

Whitewater kayaking and rafting – Leluchów Whitewater kayaking is an extreme water sport. It involves using a kayak or an inflatable raft to navigate a whitewater river. Whitewater rivers are characterised by very rapid currents and multiple obstacles such as whirlpools, bottlenecks, altitude drops and fallen trees. This sport is extremely dangerous, because accidents occur frequently, involving especially the capsizing of kayaks, and, more rarely, rafts. And the more challenging the river, the more likely the mishap. To distinguish dif-ferent levels of difficulty, rivers used for whitewater kayaking are given numbers, with difficulty in-creasing along with the number. According to the International Scale of River Difficulty, the most demanding rivers are classified as WW6 (White Water Class VI). In many cases, the difficulty level varies on the river, so additional grades are used. A not-so-distant cousin of whitewater kayaking is rafting, or, in other words, navigating whitewater rivers in an inflatable boat, controlled by paddles and powered only by muscle strength. The experi-ence starts with some warm-up exercises with the instructor, familiarisation with basic commands and principles of raft control. When the boat is already in the water, you have to face the waves, rocks, hydraulics, and sieves. Under the watchful eye of the instructor and equipped with specialist gear, you are in for an exciting adventure. Just remember to make sure that the difficulty level matches your experience.

Whitewater kayaking and rafting – Sromowe Niżne – Szczawnica Whitewater kayaking is an extreme water sport. It involves using a kayak or an inflatable raft to navigate a whitewater river. Whitewater rivers are characterised by very rapid currents and multiple obstacles such as whirlpools, bottlenecks, altitude drops and fallen trees. This sport is extremely dangerous, because accidents occur frequently, involving especially the capsizing of kayaks, and, more rarely, rafts. And the more challenging the river, the more likely the mishap. To distinguish dif-ferent levels of difficulty, rivers used for whitewater kayaking are given numbers, with difficulty in-creasing along with the number. According to the International Scale of River Difficulty, the most demanding rivers are classified as WW6 (White Water Class VI). In many cases, the difficulty level varies on the river, so additional grades are used.

Paraglidingi – Kluszkowce Paragliding and hang gliding are among the most popular air sports. This is a must for all thrill seekers and adrenaline addicts. The lift for flight is produced by the wing. It owes its aerodynamic qualities to the flow of air and the associated pressure. The wing surface can range from 20 to 30 square metres and its weight from 4 to 8 kg, with tandem constructions larger both in terms of surface and weight. The harness for the pilot is attached to the wing by suspension lines.

Paragliding – Krościenko nad Dunajcem Paragliding and hang gliding are among the most popular air sports. This is a must for all thrill seekers and adrenaline addicts. The lift for flight is produced by the wing. It owes its aerodynamic qualities to the flow of air and the associated pressure. The wing surface can range from 20 to 30 square metres and its weight from 4 to 8 kg, with tandem constructions larger both in terms of surface and weight. The harness for the pilot is attached to the wing by suspension lines.

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