We've covered sandboarding in the Sahara, now we're cranking up the heat on extreme sports and focusing on volcano boarding in Leon, Nicaragua - yes, adventure travel gets that hot!
"Standing atop an ominous live volcano, she describes the experience of hurtling down the 1600 foot slope of Cerro Negro Volcano at speeds of up to 50 mph on merely plywood reinforced with metal rails on the bottom and sides," SwipeLife details. "Natives of the land are familiar with this activity, but this craze has sprawled out and attracted backpacking adventure-seekers from all corners of the world."
The volcano boarders don bright orange jumpsuits and slide down the black ash mountain on what look like crazy carpets.
"After a lot of trial and error with sledding vessels — he tried boogie boards, mattresses and even a minibar fridge he settled on plywood reinforced with metal and augmented with Formica under the seat," NY Times writer Laura Siciliano-Rose wrote about Darryn Webb.
Webb is the Australian founder of Bigfoot Hostel, who took his childhood memories of sandboarding in Queensland to the dark slopes of Cerro Negro.
Well, you can add volcano boarding on my list of crazy things to do!
Volcano Boarding
Slide Down The 1600 Ft Slope of Cerro Negro Volcano at 50 mph
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Adventure Sports - Opportunities for innovative protective equipment and technology for thrill-seekers looking to push the limits.
2. Eco-tourism - Opportunities for sustainable travel companies to incorporate extreme adventure sports as an alternative to traditional sightseeing tours.
3. Risky Tourism - Opportunities for insurance companies to design and offer new types of policies that specifically cater to adventure travelers engaging in risky activities.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - Companies that specialize in outdoor gear and equipment could develop innovative products for volcano boarders to enhance their experience.
2. Hospitality and Tourism - Hotels, resorts, and travel agencies could create adventure packages that include volcano boarding and other extreme sports to attract thrill-seeking travelers.
3. Insurance - Insurance companies could offer specialized policies for adventurous travelers who engage in extreme sports like volcano boarding.