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Krzysztof J. Biernat's Extreme Sport Adventures

FLY

Skydiving.

Skydiving, is the action of exiting an aircraft and returning to earth with the aid of gravity while
using a parachute to slow down during the final part of the descent. It may or may not involve a certain
amount of free-fall, a time during which the parachute has not been deployed and the body gradually
accelerates to terminal velocity.

The history of skydiving starts with Andre-Jacques Garnerin who made successful parachute jumps from
a hot-air balloon in 1797. The military developed parachuting technology as a way to save aircrews
from emergencies aboard balloons and aircraft in flight, later as a way of delivering soldiers to the
battlefield. Early competitions date back to the 1930s, and it became an international sport in 1952.

RIDE

Zip-lineing.

A zip-line (also known as a flying fox, foefie slide, zip wire, aerial runway, or aerial ropeslide)
consists of a pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of stainless steel, mounted on
an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to travel from the top
to the bottom of the inclined cable by holding onto, or attaching to, the freely moving pulley.

Zip-lines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. They may be
short and low, intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds. Longer and higher
rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rainforest canopy. In
essence a form of Tyrolean traverse, zip-line tours are becoming popular vacation activities,
found at outdoor adventure camps or upscale resorts, where they may be an element on
a larger challenge or ropes course.The history of skydiving starts with Andre-Jacques
Garnerin who made successful parachute jumps from a hot-air balloon in 1797.

CRUISE

Rafting.

Rafting, or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an
inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or
different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development
of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid-1970s. It is considered an extreme
sport, as it can be dangerous.

WALK

Hiking.

Hiking, is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous
or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are
numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking have
been confirmed in studies. Some of the health benefits of hiking include, but are not limited to,
losing excess weight, decreasing hypertension, and improving mental health. The word hiking
is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences in usage.

SWIM

Swimming with Dolphins.

Swimming with Dolphins, is an American synthpop band from Minnesota, US. It was formed
in 2008 by Austin Tofte and Adam Young, of Owl City. Adam Young left the band to focus
on Owl City after his project gained considerable mainstream popularity. Swimming with
Dolphins released one EP, entitled Ambient Blue. Since Young left the group, Tofte has
written and produced his own music and lyrics. Tofte and Young still remain friends.

Final Notes

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