Snow Sports
Snow sports are a great way to keep in shape during the winter months. Learn more about the Iditarod and Olympic sports such as biathlon and luge.
- How Alpine Touring Works
- How Biathlon Works
- How Bobsledding Works
- How Ice Fishing Works
- How Luge Works
- How North Pole Expeditions Work
- How Sled Dogs Work
- How Snow Makers Work
- How Snowboarding Works
- How Snowmobiles Work
- How the Iditarod Works
- How to Maintain Skis
- Are sled dogs a help or hindrance in the Alaskan wilderness?
- Snowboard Corkscrew (Video)
- Summer Snow Skiing (Video)
Air Sports
Hang gliding and skydiving gives you the freedom to soar through the air like a bird. Learn more about these extreme air sports.
Climbing
Whether you are interested in rock climbing or scaling Mount Everest it requires strength and finesse. Learn about the different types and techniques of climbing.
Biking
Bicycles are more than a mode of transportation -- they're a lot of fun. From gears to gear ratios explore the mechanics of bicycles and mountain bikes.
Water Sports
Water sports vary from surfing and cave diving to kayaking. Learn more about water safety and the different types of equipment needed.
- How Canoeing Works You might not think about the physics involved in keeping your canoe afloat as you drift down a river, but this seemingly simple pastime is pretty complex. And is there a difference between canoeing and kayaking?
- How Cave Diving Works Cave diving is the most intense, specialized and dangerous form of scuba diving there is. Cave divers explore places never before seen or touched by humans.
- How Kayaking Works Gliding through lakes, barreling down the rapids or fording the surf, kayakers face off with nature and leave feeling exhilarated. So how do you get started?
- How Noodling Works In this fishing sport, the bait is the fisherman's hand. A noodler wades in, wiggles his fingers in a catfish hole and hopes the animal bites. Then he pulls that prize to the surface.
- How Personal Watercraft Work Personal watercraft such as jet skis are used by millions of Americans each year, but they weren't always that popular. Learn how personal watercraft came to be, how they work and the laws and environmental concerns that govern them.
- How Sailboats Work Sailboats rank as one of man's most revolutionary inventions. How far have sailboats come since the days of the Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta?
- How Sailing Works Sailing began as a way to explore the world but has since become a popular recreational activity. So why should you never whistle onboard a sailboat?
- How Scuba-diving Works Advances in SCUBA gear have opened up the underwater world to more people than ever before. With some equipment and a little training, you can explore it all. Find out how SCUBA works.
- How Surfing Works Popularized in music and movies, surfing is a beloved sport for many. But did you know that it's been around for hundreds of years? Learn about the basics of surfing and get surfing safety tips.
- How Wakeboarding Works Which sport combines the thrill of skateboarding, skiing and boating? Why is wakeboarding so popular throughout the world? How can it be dangerous?
- How White-water Rafting Works Looking for a sport that combines adventure, exercise and sightseeing? Nine to 10 million people have tried white-water rafting as an exhilarating escape from the day to day.
- Top 5 Surf Spots Surfers like to keep their hotspots quiet, so the tourists don't motor in and ruin the whole scene. Keep these five between you and your elite group of surfing buddies.
- How to Maintain a Boat Every boat owner should know how to maintain a boat to prevent it from aging and damage. Learn how to make important boat repairs as well as build useful boat accessories.
- Which is faster -- a kayak or a canoe? If you had to choose between a kayak and a canoe for a race, which one would you pick? Fans of each have been arguing for ages. It's time to settle the debate.
- What causes 'the bends'? 'The bends' is a dangerous condition based on water pressure. Find out how you can get -- and prevent -- the bends.
- Splash Diving (Video) China may have dominated Olympic diving in Beijing, but the sport of splash diving lends itself to an entirely different breed of dive strategy. Here, at the Splash Diving World Championships, the goal is to make the biggest splash possible.
- Freediving in Sicily (Video) Grab your gear and dive in as we reveal one of the most dangerous sports in Sicily, freediving.
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Urban Sports
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Hiking
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