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Articles about volcano surfing (volcano boarding) aka sandboarding on active volcanoes. History, locations, information and photos.
The Thrill of Volcano Boarding: Racing Down an Active Volcano
Volcano boarding, a daredevil sport that involves racing down an active volcano on a wooden sled, has gained popularity among adventure-seekers in recent years. Cerro Negro, an active volcano located outside of Leon, Nicaragua, has become a prime destination for those seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua: The Ultimate Adventure You Can’t Miss
Volcano boarding in Nicaragua is a thrilling activity that allows you to slide down the sandy slopes of Cerro Negro, the youngest volcano in Central America.
5 Reasons You Should Try Volcano Boarding: The Ultimate Adventure Sport
Volcano surfing is the ultimate adventure sport, offering a rush of adrenaline as you hurtle down an active volcano at speeds of up to 50 mph. But it’s not as dangerous as you might think – and the views and experiences are unforgettable.
Volcano Surfing: Facts and Safety Rules
Volcano surfing, also known as ash boarding or volcano boarding, is surely one of the craziest extreme sports out there, which only few lucky people can experience on a handful of locations worldwide. This sports consists of gliding down a slope of hardened lava which was formed by a recent eruption on an active volcano, … Read more
Volcano Boarding on Mt. Yasur, Tanna Island, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Islands sit atop the Pacific Ring of Fire and have nine active volcanoes, seven on land and two under the sea. The Mt. Yasur Volcano, on the island of Tanna, is the most popular and most easily accessible, and also the only suitable spot for volcano boarding in the country. Its ash attracts … Read more
Volcano Boarding on Mt. Bromo, Indonesia
Volcano boading is one of the craziest sports out there, and it gets even crazier on the slopes of the Mount Bromo volcano in Indonesia. 2329 meters above sea level, Gunung Bromo is one of the most impressive volcanoes in the Indonesian island of Java. The special appeal of Mt Bromo comes from the fact … Read more
Volcano Surfing: Sandboarding at Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala
Guetamala is a lesser known destination for volcano boarding in Central America, often overshadowed by its neighbour Nicaragua. The slopes of Pacaya volcano have in fact only become suitable for sandboarding following recent eruptions, the last of which was reported in 2021. Today, there are plenty of hiking tours that will take you on top … Read more
History and Origins of Volcano Boarding
Volcano surfing is surely one of the most interesting extreme boardsports out there. One may think of it as a spin-off of sandboarding – except it is practiced on hardened lava slopes. There are only a few, selected active volcanos where this sport can be practiced, despite this it has gained popularity as a tourist … Read more
Sled down active volcanoes at these thrilling destinations worldwide
Have you ever heard of volcano sledding? Overwhelmed by a moment of adventurous madness, you might want to take up a new extreme sport, one that takes you to exotic places to make you rediscover the true taste of adrenaline. Also known as “volcano boarding” or “ashboarding”, it is a sport practice born a few … Read more