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Let Loose in
a Grown-Up’s
PlaygroundAustria’s Area 47 has a slightly
different vibe to America’s top-
secret area: it’s the ultimate
stag-do destination. With
95,000m^2 of action-adventure
activities and 35 excursions
including rafting, wakeboarding
and canyoning, there’s
something here to suit any trip,
from work-enforced fun to the
traditional prenuptial blowout.
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Cliff Dive in
the Swiss Alps
Canyoning is all well and
good, but for something a
little different, you can’t beat
heli-canyoning. Arriving by
chopper, obviously, you will
be guided into the remote
canyons of the Swiss Alps
for a one-of-a-kind adventure.
There, you’ll discover pools
straight out of a Tolkien novel
- deep, crystal clear, though
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happily creature-free. You’ll
have no problem keeping your
cool among the snow-capped
mountains as you’re taught
cliff-diving techniques, alpine
sliding and rappelling. Make
sure to get a hot chocolate
down you afterwards.
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Like that? Scotland offers
the best canyoning in the
UK. Hidden along the shores
of Loch Tummel, these
challenging canyons have
14 abseiling spots and a 22m
waterfall. Finish off with
a barbecue on the beach –
you’ll be hungry for it.
thecanyoningcompany.co.ukrespite, the family-owned
Central hotel in the Ötztal
Valley offers a welcome break
from the high-octane day
trips, with thermal cabins and
treatments using natural alpine
ingredients. area47.at/en
Like that? For a more exclusive
water sports excursion, head
to Angel Falls, Venezuela –
the world’s highest waterfall.
Naturally, you’ll want to abseil
down it. This two-week hiking
trip offers just that, including
a night spent sleeping on
a ledge halfway down.
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Get Fired in Queenstown
If you’ve always dreamed of being fired from a giant catapult (and who hasn’t?),
look no further. The Nevis catapult is the first of its kind and fires thrill-seekers over
150m across a valley near Queenstown at speeds of 62mph. Worried it might not quite
work out as planned? Don’t be: rigorous Kiwis spent 30 years ironing out the finer
points before opening. What could possibly go wrong? bungy.co.nz
Like that? The aptly named Cloudscraper Zip Line in Canon City, Colorado, will propel
you over the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge at 365m. royalgorgebridge.comCANNON FODDER
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