10. Extreme Sports Adventure: Adrenaline on the Salt
The special surface and large area of Salar de Uyuni offer ideal conditions for several extreme sports and adventure activities. Expert teachers walk students through exercises including high-altitude running, wind-kiting, and salt flat cycling. For land sailing, where specifically built vehicles use the powerful winds sweeping over the salt flat, the completely flat surface offers optimal conditions. Organised cross-salt marathons allow adventure lovers to test their endurance in one of the most demanding surroundings worldwide. Safety briefings and appropriate gear for every excursion help to match the activities to varying skill levels. Participants discover the particular issues related to sports at high altitude and on the unusual salt flat terrain. Special photography sessions record the action against the stark white background, producing remarkable documentation of these intense events. Training in environmental awareness and responsible travel methods forms part of the adventure courses. Workshop on high-altitude fitness and preparation for extreme sports in unusual surroundings abound in evening events. The program ends with a certificate of accomplishment and a set of professionally taken action pictures.
