Adventure "For the young, adventures create new and inspiring memories that reminds them that their journey is just beginning. For the old, adventures revives memories of their youth that reminds them that their journey is far from over" "Forever Young"
"Sometimes it's more about the Journey then it is the destination"
When you hear the word adventure, everyone will have different ideas and images on just what that is, because, what some of you might think is adventurous, might not be so adventurous to the person next to you. And you don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie or thrill seeker to enjoy adventures either.
Here are some definitions that you might find in a dictionary under the word Adventure: An exciting experience; A bold undertaking involving uncertainty and risk; A challenging journey; Something out of the ordinary; Something dangerous; Something intense; Something surprising and unexpected; A change in your life or direction; Something that’s new or different that isn’t an everyday occurrence.
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For the really extreme adventures, like mountain climbing, there is a lot of training and preparation involved. When doing this particular extreme sport there's a lot of focus, awareness along with some pain and discomfort. So why do something that needs you to sacrifice so much time and energy just to punish yourself? What’s the reward? You are. Because it’s not just about the finish line, the mountaintop, the achievement or the excitement. Or is it only about conditioning your body and mind to take you to places that you only dreamed about. Or is it only about discovering the limits and capabilities of your physical and mental strengths. It’s more about over coming challenges and accomplishing your dreams & goals. Because everyone knows there's an incredible feeling that you get when you accomplish a goal, it changes you and it stays with you, and that same planning, determination and passion that you used to accomplish your goal, will no doubt benefit you on accomplishing future dreams & goals, because you now know what it takes and what you are capable of doing.
Always know the Risks and Dangers associated with Extreme Sports
Some adventures are not a walk in the woods. Some sports are very dangerous and not for everyone. So it's your responsibility to know what adventure or sport is right for you. People must then train properly, plan and educate themselves about their sport. People must also be aware of any physical or mental factors about themselves that might add to the risk, and not just to themselves, but to others as well who are sharing the adventure with you. Never underestimate any given situation, sometimes just forgetting to bring enough water or stepping to close to an edge or underestimating the force of a river could put your life at risk.
75% of all life threatening injuries from sports are a result of not wearing the right protective gear or not enough,
so please wear protective gear to avoid serious injury.
Knowing how to treat sports injuries is just as important as knowing how to avoid them.
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Adventure is not about taking risks;
Adventure is about foreseeing danger and preparing for it.
Still the responsibility of your life and safety lies solely on you. Know one is saying you have to do something adventurous. Just like most things in your life you have to assess the situation, get several opinions, anticipate obstacles, take calculated risks, have accountability, rationalize, have teamwork and never never expect.
"Sometimes the only thing that keeps us from trying is ourselves,
It’s not what can we do now, it’s what we can do next?"
Will you be addicted to adventure and feel that you must do something even more daring the next time? Though adrenalin can be very exhilarating, adventure is not about pushing your limits or out doing the other person, or having something to prove, or to brag about or to impress people, because then you’re doing it for all the wrong reasons. Adventure is about knowing your limits and studying all the factors involved in your sport, and not doing something that the danger and risk of bodily harm far out weighs what you want to achieve. There's no worth in stupidity.
Always know the importance of exploring your abilities and the value of adventure in your life, but more important, always be aware of the potential hazards and risks involved with recreational activities, be responsible for your actions and safety, use good sound judgment, learn as much as you can about your activity and always be prepared for the unexpected!
"Amongst all the different kinds of adventures there are in the world, there’s an adventure for everyone and each adventure will have that moment that will inspire you long after the adventure is over"
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