Posted December 15, 2011

In the past few weeks, the temperature has really dropped and winter has well and truly arrived. Despite the distraction of getting ready for Christmas, some of you may be looking a way of escaping the arduous seasonal chores like gift shopping and decorating the home.

Perhaps an experience day could be the answer, we've put together a list of our favourite winter activities below:

At number 5 - Ice Climbing
This will test your physical condition and mental toughness in sub-zero conditions. Pinned to a frozen wall with as little as two axes and a harness, participants will battle the forces of nature to clamber up and conquer the frosty obstacle. Little can compare to the sense of achievement met with completing a climb.

Although ice climbing is physically taxing, it requires brains, not just brawn. All ice climbing experiences are conducted by a fully experienced tutor who will guide you on route to your vertical ascent.

At number 4 - Airkix Indoor Skydiving
If you've ever had a go, skydiving is an extremely bewildering, but sensational experience. However, not all of us are quite ready to throw aside our human instinct and hurl ourselves out of a plane. Indoor Skydiving gives you the chance to give it a try in an safe and controlled environment. Participants are plunged into a huge vertical wind tunnel and blasted into aviation, with wind power equivalent to falling at 120 mph.

This unique experience will leave you gagging for more, or may be that o-so needed first step towards a full skydive.

At number 3 - Air Sphereing
This is not for the faint of heart. A variant of New Zealand's famous 'Zorbing' or Sphereing. Air Sphereing is a shared experience that sees two thrill seekers strapped inside an 8 foot inflatable ball and sent hurtling into the air by the Airkix 150mph Wind Tunnel.

Being sent spinning by powerful wind generators provides an adrenaline packed and unpredictable experience. You you be rolling around like a hamster in a giant ball, but there is no need to worry. All necessary measures are taken to ensure safety of all participants.

At number 2 - Indoor Bungee Jumping
Different from your traditional bungee jumping. Indoor jumps take place in the darkness, adding another element of fear. Participants can expect the ultimate in adrenaline experience. Expect dry ice, strobe lighting and pumping dance music to fill the arena as you prepare to plunge into the darkness.

Being indoors this activity is not weather dependent like traditional bungee jumps hosted outdoors. Named simply the 'Abyss' Rotherham's famous indoor bungee jump lists highly on any thrill seekers wish list.

Finally, at number 1 - Awesome Foursome Experience
The most adrenaline pumping activity on the market. The awesome foursome combines a 250ft indoor zip wire, a 150ft abseil, 150ft parachute descent followed by a jump of Rotherham's famous Abyss Indoor bungee jump.

This experience is sure to satisfy any thrill seekers adrenaline appetite no matter how large!

Of course there is the element of danger that seems to entice thrill seeks even more. But there is no need for concern, a full safety briefing is conducted before activities.

By Steve Clark

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