Thrilling Adventures: Exploring Extreme Sports and Races

Extreme Sports: An Adrenaline Rush

Water Sports

• Rafting (by boat or downriver)
• Gorge putting

Land Sports

• Caving

Air Sports

• Bridge jumping
• Paragliding
• Hang gliding

Racing Guidance

Objective

Complete a set route faster than rivals using a map and compass.

Environment

Countryside

Materials

• Map
• Compass
• Information sheet

Map

A graphical representation of the terrain, showing distances between paths. Key indicators include scale (e.g., 1:20000 means 1cm on the map equals 20000cm in reality) and contour lines.

Compass

A navigational instrument with a magnetized needle pointing North. Align the needle's North with the map's North, then rotate the compass to match the desired bearing.

Information Sheet

Helps locate key points marked on the map.

Orientation Courses

Duration

As short as possible.

Players

Individual participation, sometimes in pairs.

Scoring

The player with the lowest time wins.

Fouls

Skipping controls or failing to mark the corresponding cell on the control sheet.

Climbing

A sport involving various techniques for ascending and descending rock faces and climbing walls.

Materials

• Rope
• Carabiners
• Descenders
• Harness
• Climbing shoes
• Helmet
• Slings

Climbing combines technical skill, strength, balance, and body stabilization.

Climbing Techniques

Progressing up a rock face using handholds and footholds. Basic rules include:

• Three-Point Rule: Maintain three out of four points of contact with the wall.
• Center of Gravity: Keep your center of gravity above your points of support.
• Visible Movements: All movements should be deliberate and controlled.

Belaying

Essential for safe climbing. The belayer controls the rope, attached to the climber via a carabiner and harness, keeping it slightly taut.

Rappelling

A technique for quick, safe descent. Pass the rope through a secure anchor, then use a descender to control the descent while maintaining a right angle to the wall.