White-Water Thrills
In preparation for today’s assignment “White-Water Thrills” (found in the Critical Reading Series book The Wide Side: Extreme Sports) I went looking for a video that would give a real-life representation of white-water rafting. I had some definite ideas in mind. I really wanted to capture some of the experiences I have had when white-water rafting (and kayaking) on everything from Class I to Class IV rapids. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find exactly what I was looking for – I think I found something even better. In the video below take a look at what can happen when things go terribly wrong.
Thanks to OrionEdWood for sharing this video with us by uploading it to YouTube – the dialogue and music are excellent additions.
White-water rafting is only one example of an extreme sport; rock and ice climbing, hang gliding, skydiving, snowboarding, and skateboarding are other examples. I have, in the past, tried different forms of these extreme sports. In fact, for years I rocked climbed an a very regular basis (I still have all the equipment, too.) I miss climbing terribly….
For some bonus assignment credit, tell me what extreme sport you have tried or would like to try. Please also explain why you chose a particular extreme sport. If you have no interest in trying an extreme sport tell me why you don’t want to give one a try.
Filed under: Critical Reading, White-Water Thrills and tagged Critical Reading, Extreme Sports, White-Water Rafting
well on time i went skydiving with my cusin,and i didnt like it because im afrade of hights.The reason why i tryed it was because my cusin bagged me to go with her.
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1. I think I would never try an extreme sport.
2. Because i am a anti extreme sports person.
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