Cairngorm mountain offers the largest ski resort of Scotland. It provides over 30 km/18 mi of slopes. It is an ideal place for the speed flyers, as speed flying is permitted in most of the existing ski area. There is a funicular train and 10 other lifts serving the resort. Visitors are transferred from the Base Station up to the Ptarmigan Top within 10 minutes. Speed flyers have the opportunity to use the funicular, too.
This is a great advantage, since they save energy from carrying their heavy equipment. The top lift is at 1080 m/3543 ft and the bottom lift is at 550 m/1804 ft. There is a vertical drop of about 530 m/1738 ft. Bear in mind that the weather conditions are completely unpredictable in Scotland. So, despite of the weather forecast, a wind speed anemometer will be necessary. No steady winds are frequent.
Nevis Range is a ski resort in the Highlands of Scotland. Apart from traditional skiing, Nevis Range gives 'xtreme' sporters the opportunity to experience the Scottish beauty in an alternative way.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in United Kingdom. Every year, around 110,000 people walk up to the summit. However, only a few are able to perform a three minute descent. So, anyone for speed flying?
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the fifth most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the Canton of Bern which is the second most populous among the Swiss cantons. Bern is situated on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, north of the Bernese Alps and slightly at 20 km/12 mi in the west from the center of Switzerland.
Glencoe mountain resort is near a small village, named Glencoe too. It is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe is a well organized tourist center that offers a wide variety of facilities and accommodation options to its visitors.
At 54 km/33 mi in the north of Aberdeen city, there is a town called Broadsea Point bay. The bay starts from the town of Fraserburgh until the eastern side of Cairnbulg Point.
While weather conditions may keep you away from a natural setting in order to practice rock climbing, Aberdeen city gives you the possibility to lose no time and practice your favorite sport indoors, before hitting a natural rock climbing spot anywhere in the wider surrounding area.
Mandurah is the second-largest city in Western Australia and it is situated at about 72 km/45 mi in the south of the capital city, Perth. The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The seaside town and all the section of the coastline attract a large number of tourists and sport enthusiasts all year long
Glencoe is a small village in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated in the heart of a glen, Glencoe and the surrounding area is familiar to most of us, since the spot was the setting for filming ''Skyfall'' and '' Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Askaban''. If you are experienced in mountain climbing, Aonach Eagach is a must visit in the area.
Along the 17.5 km/11 mi long coastline of Aberdeenshire, there is a great spot for kite surfing, called the Cruden Bay.
Torrisdale bay is an isolated diamond located in Northern Scotland. Combine water-sport activity like kitesurfing and sight seeing the magnificent Highlands. However, always prepare yourself for rough weather conditions.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Melville Water is a significant section of the Swan River, at the suburb of Applecross at about 8 km/4 mi from Perth in Western Australia. It is located at the west and downstream of Perth Water from which it is separated from the Narrows Bridge.
