Summit Kilimanjaro

Trek to the Roof of Africa via the Marangu Route, which transforms from lush rainforest to moorland shrubs, then climbs from alpine desert to arctic summit

Trek to Everest Base Camp

The path to Everest Base Camp is a rollercoaster through supreme Himalayan mountain ridges and remote Nepali villages

Hike Patagonia

Hop from one refugio to another along the famed ‘W’ trek of Torres del Paine in the pristine wilderness of Patagonia

Backpacking to Havasu Falls

Havasu Canyon harbors a treasure trove of red walls and cerulean waters belonging to a series of waterfalls, including Havasu Falls

Hike Petra

Petra is one of the modern Wonders of the World. The canyons within the Wadi Musa contain multiple offshoots for exploring ancient Petra

Summit Mt. Whitney

Hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States

Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Backpack from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon through its colorful layers of history to the Colorado River and back to the rim

Discover Anse Marron

Anse Marron is a secluded beach paradise on the island of La Digue in the Seychelles

Summit Half Dome

Cling for dear life to steel cables attached to iconic Half Dome, the signature attraction of Yosemite National Park

Canyoneering in Rubio Canyon

Canyoneering in Rubio Canyon is a great introduction to technical climbing skills and swimming necessary for descending canyons

Ice Climb Gooseberry Falls

Climb an icy wall like a wildling in Game of Thrones? You betcha! Go and chase frozen waterfalls

Cycling to San Diego

Cycling 100 miles to San Diego is a great way to see the So Cal coastline. Cruise past beach cities and enjoy views of the Pacific

Sandboarding in Qatar

You get a face full of sand, but it’s fun gliding down smooth and powdery desert dunes. Try some beginner’s sandboarding in Qatar

Mysterious Tulou of Yongding

Stay at a circular earthen house (tulou) with the friendly Hakka people in the idyllic villages and highlands of Yongding

Run a Marathon

The LA Marathon course goes from the Stadium to the Sea. Here are 26.2 observations about the LA Marathon

Run the So-Cal Coastline

Run 383 miles along the Southern Californian coastline to Mexico – on dozens of separate segments

Run the Old West 50k Ultra

With beautiful canyon trails, this ultramarathon will combine your love of hiking and running

CicLAvia

CicLAvia temporarily closes its streets to car traffic. For a brief moment, Angelenos cycle and bask in this whimsical public space

Kayaking in Antarctica

Encountering unexpected wildlife and ever-changing landscapes is what makes Antarctic kayaking so magical

Canoe the Colorado River

Canoe the Colorado River and set your own course. Sometimes you just need to disconnect and enjoy the journey

Sail Marina del Rey

Take a sailing lesson at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey. The ocean after all is right around the corner in LA

Kiteboard Belmont Shore

With no waves and calm water, the Belmont Shore Kite Zone is a great place for beginning kiteboarders

Airboat in Lake Panasoffkee

Go off the beaten path and experience an airboat ride in Lake Panasoffkee. Look for backwoods wildlife in the lush foliage

Parasailing Jamaican Coast

Parasailing Negril’s Seven Mile Beach to the natural riddims of the breeze offers a unique bird’s eye perspective of a gorgeous terrain

SCUBA Great Barrier Reef

Diving the Great Barrier Reef is at the top of every diver’s wish list. The super massive ecosystem contains 2,900 reefs

Kayaking the Côte d’Azur

Kayak the French Riviera’s jagged calanques, island sea caves, and an old shipyard

Skydive

Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good plane? Skydiving is the ultimate adrenaline rush

Fly a Helicopter

Yearning to escape LA roads and hover high above the gridlock? Take helicopter flight training above Long Beach landmarks

Fly an Airplane

Take a flight lesson and fly over Dodger Stadium, DTLA, the Malibu coast, and other iconic Los Angeles landmarks

Hang Glide in Dockweiler Beach

What could be better than sprouting wings and soaring like a bird? Learn to hang glide in Dockweiler Beach

Great Park Balloon

With no waves and calm water, the Belmont Shore Kite Zone is a great place for beginning kiteboarders

Zip-line Costa Rica

Zip-line Tortuguero (a Costa Rican rain forest), hike the canopy, cruise the canals, and observe baby turtles waddle out to sea

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