2025 is well underway, and if you’re looking for ways to make this a more active year, we’ve got you covered!

If you ask a group of people what counts as active for them, you’ll get different answers. Some may talk about sports, others may include more gentle activities like yoga or walking. Staying active doesn’t necessarily mean hitting the gym regularly or following the same daily fitness routine.

You can be active by taking part in any activity that requires your body to move in ways that improve your strength and endurance.

Adventure sports are a great way to combine physical movement with the thrills and challenges of being outdoors in nature.

If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and make 2025 a more active year, here are seven of our top picks to help make that happen.

1. Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay pigeon shooting has many health benefits, including strengthening your muscles and improving balance and coordination. Lifting and aiming the shotgun requires a firm grip, providing a great workout for your hands, arms, and shoulders.

Additionally, the focus required to track the flying targets offers a mental challenge that’s equally rewarding. Even if you’re a seasoned shooter, there’s always something new to learn in this activity. These benefits make it a top outdoor activity to ensure 2025 is an active year for you.

2. Quad Bike Riding

Few things put your mind and body to the test quite like quad biking. It takes physical activity to a new level in a unique way. It engages your core and lower body as you make your way through our forest trails and open fields.

It’s a great way to get your heart pumping and a surprising challenge for your muscles and coordination. Once your body gets used to quad biking, your reflexes are enhanced, and your muscles, from your thighs to your hips and glutes, become stronger.

3. Rock Climbing

Rock climbing offers a unique challenge for your body, since every step you take requires you to use a different muscle. You’re constantly on the move while maintaining your balance and analysing the path ahead. It makes for an excellent workout for your arms, legs, and back.

Along with the great workout this activity offers, you’ll get an unparalleled sense of satisfaction after reaching the top, whether it’s the climbing wall or a tricky boulder.

4. Hiking

Hiking has been a classic activity for millennium, and it’s a fantastic way to be active while experiencing the beauty of nature. Whether you’re making your way through country forests or scaling hills, hiking positively impacts both your physical and mental well-being.

Hiking dramatically improves your blood circulation, increases bone and heart strength, and helps you lose weight. The benefits don’t stop there – it also helps clear your mind, reduce your stress and offers a chance to disconnect from your daily routine.

5. River Rafting

Unlike the other activities we’ve listed above, river rafting requires you to be a team player. You’ll also need to have a good level of physical fitness and be able to swim. It takes great strength and teamwork to paddle your way through a river’s strong currents, ensuring that your upper body is always moving.

Additionally, river rafting improves your ability to adapt your muscles, as you need to apply different levels of strength depending on the water current to balance your raft. When you’re constantly shifting your position and reacting to the changes in the river, your legs and hips go through significant motion, resulting in increased flexibility.

6. Camping

You might be surprised to see camping in a list of things that help you be more active. When you go camping, you may need to gather firewood, walk long distances, set up your tent, and cook meals over an open fire. All these activities require you to keep your body moving in ways you typically wouldn’t.

As a bonus, you get to experience nature in all its beauty which can be fantastic for your mental health. Instead of waking up to an alarm, start your morning with birds chirping and gentle sunrays – just so long as it’s not raining!

Make the Rest of Your 2025 More Active With Avalanche Adventure

An active year doesn’t have to be about repetitive exercises or routine. Let Avalanche Adventure help you explore the various adventure sports to keep you in top shape while having fun, too!

Our wide range of activities includes off road racing, amphibious vehicle driving, axe throwing, our lost explorer experience, and much more!

Our team of experienced instructors will guide you through each activity for safety and to ensure you have the most fun possible. 

What’s more, we also offer custom adventure packages, along with special booking vouchers to enhance your experience.

Book your slot now or call us on 01858 880613 to book your adventure.