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triit

Adrenaline junkie things to do in Sacramento and surrounding areas?

I am an adrenaline junkie at heart and I've run out of ways to get my fix but I'm hyper-motivated right now.

I've already done the obvious things: mountain biking, dirt bikes/atv's, rafting, kayaking, hiking, camping, bungee jumping, go-karts (indoors and out), car racing, motorcycles, paintball, rock climbing, ziplines, open water swimming, surfing, hang-gliding, airplanes and sailplanes (dad is a pilot), hunting & fishing, etc.

Anybody have anything new for me to try? Bay Area to Tahoe, Redding to Fresno preferred but please throw out any suggestion. I'd like to try land sailing, cave repelling, paragliding/motoring, indoor skydiving, etc. if anybody has any recommendations.

Posted Jul 5, 2012, 5:48 PM UTC

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[deleted]•

Go to Oak Park dressed as a Klansman.

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weretheman•

Oak park is actually pretty nice. But here you go.

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yellebell•

I've been planning a trip to Moaning Cavern. You should check it out.

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triitOP•

Been meaning to take a trip out there for ages. Seems they've expanded a lot right up my alley. Thanks!

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laladestrukt•

When I was small and brave (12 I think) I went there and did the repel and the adventure tour, they were both amazing.

On the adventure tour at one point you go into this amazing hole that's filled up with pink (iirc, they may have been purple) crystals, everywhere, it's like being inside a geode.

This was a long time ago so I don't know what they do now, but they used to turn all the lights off for a few minutes every hour for the walking tour people, and they didn't co-ordinate it with the repelling.

Right after I reached the part of the repel that was just open space (you go through a bit of a tunnel and then against a rock face before you're descending with nothing to contact), the lights went out.

The rigging was a rescue rack though so it was easy to just tighten things up and hang in the dark (probably the closest I'll ever get to being in space) till the lights came on again.

When I think adrenaline, I don't think this is particularly far up the scale, but it's super fun and interesting and totally worth doing.

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yellebell•

You're welcome. There is alot of other tours in the surrounding caverns as well. Each site has links to local attractions and other thing to do in the area.

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pastanazgul•

Post where you live. We will hunt you. Nothing more thrilling than being hunted.

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CapturedForLife•

Yes. Do this. While you are out running and hiding for your life, I'll drug the dogs and hit your wife deep in her asshole.

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pastanazgul•

I was just making an It's Always Sunny Reference. Calm it down there.

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CapturedForLife•

My bad. I meant my comment for OP whom I know personally and he'd have a laugh. Didn't mean to piss on you.

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pastanazgul•

Gotcha. Yeah, I had someone try a home invasion not too long ago while my wife was at home so I'm skittish. I honestly loaded my shotgun while I googled your username lol.

False alarm!

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audibleBLiNK•

I jump out Lodi. That's fun. It's the most reasonably-priced skydiving in the area.

I do this when I feel my wanderlust starting to resurface. Keeps me from getting too complacent in life.

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lodinick•

Yes and elk grove has indoor skydiving......I think.

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arewenotmen_weardevo•

Pipeworks is a great place to climb inside and Tahoe has great climbing outside. The 90-foot wall in emerald bay has easy to get to top-rope and mayhem cove has good sport climbing. here

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triitOP•

Been to pipeworks, have lousy upper body strength :) It was nice and intense though! Do you know a guide that does beginner trips to the outdoor spots? I've heard there's a great place outside of Strawberry?

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arewenotmen_weardevo•

I'm not sure about any guides, there might be some people at pipeworks or granite arch. I'd also check some climbing shops in Tahoe. They are probably talking about Mickey's Beach, which has good bouldering although I've only been once. Vacaville (nut tree boulders) also has some pretty fun bouldering although its spread out.

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triitOP•

Thanks for the info!

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[deleted]•

Have you ever tried cycling? In the urban environment while cycling at a fast speed my heart is going at a fast pace during the whole ride. I was a US Army ranger for a long time. After being in combat it's almost impossible to meet that adrenaline level again, sometimes I do hit it while riding.

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triitOP•

Yup! Triathlete but I also get a fair amount of time on my roadbike and I'm a fixie addict for urban assault.

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CapturedForLife•

Ever try swinging? Or men? How about both in one day? Be adventurous at work, try sleeping for an hour at your desk.

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Grainslol•

You can take a nap and overcome your adrenaline addiction.

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Morbidgrass•

Start skating.

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triitOP•

Skateboard or roller? I already dislocated my shoulder skateboarding so that's off the table :)

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yellowsm42•

Umm...shouldn't you be getting back on the skateboard or did a doctor ban you from skateboarding? You haven't been hurt doing any of those other things you listed? If you want the rush then doing something you are afraid of doing will give you a different experience.

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triitOP•

6 months away from open water swimming which is my true passion while recovering... not worth it. I didn't enjoy it that much (mostly because I suck). I've been hurt running (double hernia, sprained ankles, IT band) and skiing (knee) and racquetball (ACL & meniscus) and swimming (rotator cuff). It's not fear, it's risk vs. reward.

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Morbidgrass•

I rollerblade but I imagine the same injuries would occur as skateboarding.

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Murmaider•

i also rollerblade

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optimaloutcome•

EEXXTTTREEEEMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEE

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areawoman34•

Doctors hand out adderall and ritalin like candy nowdays.

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triitOP•

I fucking love Ritalin! Greatest drug ever! Allows me to focus intently on not doing what I'm supposed to be doing...

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areawoman34•

Same. Got me thru O-chem in college. The side effect of mind-bending anxiety made me stop taking it eventually, though.

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