ESTREME SPORTS

EXTREME SPORTS IN SAN GIL

SANTANDER

Located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from Bogotá and 95 km from the department's capital, Bucaramanga. As of 2005, San Gil had a population of roughly 42,000[4] people within the total municipal area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja. It was officially named the touristic capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as rafting, caving, kayaking and hiking. Is an important centre for adventure sports San Gil is a colonial town with a good climate

The rafting is an sport and fun activity that consist in Sail and descent on the way of the river´s in some kind of ship like a Canoe or a Kayak straight or inflatable.

An extreme sport (also called freesport, action sport, and adventure sport) is a popular

term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger. These

activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly

specialized gear.

It is known as the adventure sport

anyone involved, plus physical activity,

intense recreational activity in the

natural environment.

Teamwork acquires fundamental

importance, as well as the technical

knowledge necessary for each of the

disciplines practiced (including:

running, mountain biking, rock and

ice climbing, kayaking, swimming,

rollerblading, skiing, horseback riding

and of the most important in this

sport, skating.)

Which consists of a fall harness is done using one or English saddle which fits

around the waist and legs, a security system comprising a security eight and eight

descender, rope climbing, a case and a pair of gloves, all equipment used must be

approved and certified to meet all safety standards.

A rappelling practiced by

the torrents of water

falling in cascades of great

height, is a fairly extreme

loaded with a large dose of

adrenaline.

It is extreme sport that

involves in do a leap, from

bridge or crane platform,

usually with a connection

from the ankles to a bungee

cord

ZCO CONCLUSIONS

San Gil is one of the most important towns for the

extreme sports

San Gil is a great place for vacation with family or

friends

The food is delicious and very typical

The extreme sports help reduce tensions and fears

The extreme sports will make you have a good time

THE GROUP ACTIVITY