Video of unconscious skydiver rescued ,during seizure Christopher Jones called it, “possibly the scariest moment of my life,” and now the Internet is experiencing the nail-biting 30 seconds on YouTube, recorded on a helmet-mounted camera. Three months ago while jumping during an Accelerated Free Fall training program Jones suffered a seizure at 9000 feet before […]
What’s Luge? An Indian Olympic Hero answers
What is Luge? Luge is a winter sport featured at the Winter Olympic Games where a competitor or two-person team rides a flat sled while lying face up and feet first. The sport is usually contested on a specially designed ice track that allows gravity to increase the sled’s speed. The winner normally completes the […]
Freediving: Introduction
What is freediving? Have you ever dreamed of passively exploring the underwater world free from equipment? Freediving is the most natural and serene way to explore the depths of the oceans with minimal impact. It is also the ultimate way to free yourself and spend more time enjoying the beauty and silence of the sea.Anyone […]
Russia is arming commandos with combat snowmobiles — to take over the North Pole?
Russia is arming commandos with combat snowmobiles — to take over the North Pole?Russian military is working on an air-dropped snowmobile for its paratroopers. No, it’s not a scene from a James Bond movie.Earlier this year, Col. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov — Russia’s airborne forces chief — ordered the development of “airborne snowmobiles” after a visit […]
Winter ski resort in Kashmir’s Lidder valley
Winter ski resort in Kashmir’s Lidder valley Aru, a famous village in Lidder valley of Kashmir Himalayas, about 11 km away from the tourist destination Pahalgam, is settled in a bowl shaped small valley, amidst Birzamall and Tson Mountains. It is situated at an altitude of 2414 mtrs The Nafran stream, flowing from Katernag Lake, […]
Rishikesh rafting camps face Green tribunal’s pollution charges
Rishikesh rafting camps face Green tribunal’s pollution charges The National Green Tribunal has sought the Centre’s response on “unregulated” operation of rafting camps on the banks of Ganga from Shivpuri to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand There are 150 rafting camps in Rishikesh. All are registered with Uttarakhand Tourism as well as the Forest Department. Since the […]
Embark on a Sailing Experience
Seamanship and Rock Climbing Hone Corporate Skillsets Adventure sports is making a shift from physical entertainment to corporate edutainment. Corporate leaders will be seen unwinding with rock climbing and sailing. Shyam Sundar, events organiser, said, “Sport climbing must be seen as a competitive event, as the country has started emerging as winners in sailing.”Dairiyam, an […]
Hot Air Balloon : Introduction
Ever wondered at the sight of a Hot air balloon? The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology. The first untethered manned hot air balloon flight was performed by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d’Arlandes on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France. Jean later died when his balloon crashed […]
Wakeboarding :Introduction
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding, and surfing techniques.The rider is usually towed behind a motorboat, typically at speeds of 30–40 km/h (18-25 mph), depending on the board size, rider’s weight, type of tricks, […]
Adventure at Odisha’s Wildlife Sanctuary
Adventure at Odisha’s Wildlife Sanctuary Elephant at Chandak Get ready for some adrenaline rush in the sylvan surroundings of Chandaka during summer break. Adventure-loving students would love it. The authorities of Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary, abutting the city, have mooted adventure sports in the lap of nature from March first week.The sports include rock climbing, […]