Up for the Challenge: Extreme Sports Quiz for the Courageous

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a snowboard down a snow-covered mountain slope.

BASE jumping involves jumping from a fixed structure, such as a building, antenna, span (e.g., a bridge), or Earth (a cliff).

Downhill mountain biking is an extreme sport that involves riding a mountain bike on steep and challenging terrain.

In rock climbing, a route refers to a specific path or sequence of handholds and footholds that a climber follows to ascend a rock face.

Freestyle skiing and snowboarding involve performing tricks and maneuvers while skiing or snowboarding, often in a terrain park with jumps, rails, and other obstacles.

In whitewater kayaking, a drop refers to a rapid with a steep descent and turbulent water.

Skydiving involves jumping from an airplane or helicopter and freefalling before deploying a parachute.

In surfing, a big wave refers to a large, powerful wave that breaks with great force.

Vert skating involves riding a skateboard on a half-pipe or other curved surface, performing tricks and maneuvers.

In rock climbing, a harness is a device worn around the waist and legs to secure the climber to a rope or anchor.

Freestyle mountain biking involves riding a mountain bike on a specially designed course with obstacles and jumps.

In whitewater rafting, a drop refers to a rapid with a steep descent and turbulent water.

Surfing involves riding a specially designed surfboard on waves in the ocean.

In rock climbing, an ascender is a device used to ascend a rope.

Kitesurfing involves riding a specially designed kiteboard on the water, powered by a large kite.