1. Fly an Aerobatic Plane | Las Vegas, NV
Experience the thrill of a lifetime by flying an aerobatic plane over Las Vegas. Sky Combat Ace offers you the chance to take the controls after your pilot demonstrates maneuvers like barrel rolls, loops, and hammerheads.
2. Ziplining | Catskills, New York
Soar 60 feet above a lush Catskills valley on a 3,200-foot cable with the Skyrider tour at Hunter Mountain's Zipline Adventure Tours. For a less daring option, try the 650-foot-long midmountain tour, which includes rope bridges and rappelling.
3. Heli-skiing | Anchorage, AK
Heli-skiing in the Chugach Mountains near Anchorage takes off-piste skiing to the extreme. Accessible only by helicopter, this adventure offers deep, ungroomed powder across thousands of miles of terrain.
4. Whitewater Rafting | Grand Canyon, AZ
Explore the Grand Canyon from the Colorado River on a whitewater rafting trip. Choose from various guided tours by Wilderness River Adventures and Arizona Raft Adventures, ranging from a few days to two weeks.
5. BASE Jumping | Twin Falls, ID
BASE jumping off the 500-foot Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls is an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Unlike many other BASE jumping spots, no permit is required here. TandemBASE offers guided jumps for newcomers, ensuring a safe.
6. Canyoneering | Moab, UT
Moab, known for its mountain biking, also boasts excellent canyoneering routes. Red River Adventures offers guided trips through canyons like Ephedra’s Grotto and Chamisa Canyon, featuring hiking, scrambling, and rappelling.
7. Waterfall Rappelling | White Mountains, NH
Waterfall rappelling in the White Mountains provides an exhilarating descent amid cascading water. Northeast Mountaineering guides adventurers of all levels to a 100-foot waterfall, where you’ll rappel down with a guide’s assistance.
8. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride | Lake Tahoe, CA
This mountain bike route in Lake Tahoe is not your typical Disneyland ride. Descend over 2,000 feet on a single-track trail from the Tahoe Rim Trail, navigating steep drops and rocky sections while enjoying epic lake views.
9. Bungee Jump off the Stratosphere | Las Vegas, NV
For the ultimate adrenaline rush, bungee jump off the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. The Strat SkyJump is the highest commercial decelerator descent, launching you from 829 feet above the Vegas Strip at speeds over 40mph.