Men's Health - UK (2019-07)

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50 Greatest Adventures

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Skydive

Ayers Rock

Every corner of Australia is
an adventurer’s dream, with
myriad unspoiled deserts,
forests and coral reefs all
waiting to be explored. But
the crowning jewel in Oz’s
attractions? It’s undoubtedly
Uluru, or Ayers Rock, a massive
red monolith in the middle
of the country. For a few
more months, you’ll be able
to climb to the top and take

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Soar Like

a Maverick

Want to train like a top gun?

Lake Tahoe’s Sky Combat Ace

offers just that, with aerobatics,

combat and flight-training

sessions available all year.

Should you want to take it up

a level, the Operation Red Flag

package divides you and your

friends (or enemies) into two

teams for king-of-the-hill aerial

dogfights. Fancy something

less competitive but equally

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Cruise the World’s

Steepest Zip Line

Slovenia might not be at the top of everyone’s dream destinations list, but not everyone has
heard of the Planica Zip Line. The steepest zip line on the planet hangs 1,150m above sea level
and runs down the world’s biggest ski jump. It isn’t for the faint-hearted – you’ll reach speeds
of 55mph over a 570m course. While hanging on for dear life, you’ll take in scenic vistas
across the valley, including the Kranjska Gora alpine resort. nc-planica.si
Like that? The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world, stretching
between Kobe and Awaji Island in Japan. A tour gives you the chance to walk along the
transparent maintenance deck, as well as visit the 98th floor for panoramic views. seejapan.co.uk

in magnificent views of the

surrounding bush. From

October, however, the climb will

be banned, so the only way to

experience Uluru from on high

will be to skydive over it. A rock

show for the bucket list.

skydiveuluru.com.au

Like that?

Utah’s Great Salt Lake

is equally impressive as a

one-of-kind aerial excursion.

With stunning views of the

Canyonlands National Park,

Wasatch Front’s mountains

and Moab’s deserts, this

is a skydiving experience

that’s hard to beat.

skydiveutah.com

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