New Winter Sport?

Well, with winter just around the corner, people are starting to think about what winter activities they should pursue in order to stay active during the season. Many of us have attempted snowboarding or skiing, especially here in the north. So how about trying a new sport which allows you to enjoy the great outdoors.

Speed Riding is a newer winter sport which allows the rider to experience a whole new twist to snow boarding and skiing. Definitely not for the faint of heart, Speed Riding is an extreme sport which combines parachuting, paragliding and skiing.

Lessons are a definite must for this adrenaline rich sport. There are a variety of different resorts which offer lessons, and if you're an average skier with no free flight experience, it shouldn’t take you too long to catch on. You’ll learn to use the different equipment during the training course, and your instructor will tell you when to move on from the school slopes to the freeride areas. You need to be really committed though if you’re going to take up speed riding seriously.

Oh, did we mention that this trend has begun in the French Alps? If you're planning on taking a trip close to this area in the near future, this activity should be a definite consideration. A link to a Speed Riding school can be found here.

Thinking of trying this sport out? Tell us in the comments below!

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