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Have an EXTREME Seattle Summer!!
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- May 09, 2009
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Maybe "extreme" is a bit of a cliche by now, and conjures up images of teenage douchebags partaking in illegal base jumping while chugging Mountain Dew. Regardless of what you label it as, Seattle has a lot of ways to get your adrenaline fix, especially once the weather finally turns in our favor. Use this sampling of ideas to get out there and create your own Seattle adventure!
The Rat City Rollergirls
This is more of a participatory rush for the fans, but there’s absolutely no way I could exclude these vicious ladies from this guide. Founded in April 2004, the RCRG is Seattle’s (and the Northwest’s) first flat track, all-female roller derby league. And just in case you were wondering, yes, it is possible to get an erection out of fear alone.
KeyArena at Seattle Center
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Here’s where to go to catch the lovely Rat City Rollergirls… if you’re fortunate enough to get a ticket (they’re sell out quick, but don’t forget to check craigslist!).
Here’s where to go to catch the lovely Rat City Rollergirls… if you’re fortunate enough to get a ticket (they’re sell out quick, but don’t forget to check craigslist!).
Adventure Paintball Park
6357 Whiteman Road S Longbranch, WA 98351
OK, so Adventure Paintball Park is well over an hour outside of Seattle. However, they are one of the few — and by far the best — premier paintball fields in Washington. They have ex-military instructors on site, with whom you can compete against, or you can even camp here overnight to extend the paint-fueled mayhem into a second day.
Butch's Paintball
7503 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Make sure to stock up on gear at Butch’s before heading out to Adventure Park. They can sort of make you pay whatever they want when there’s nobody else around.
Make sure to stock up on gear at Butch’s before heading out to Adventure Park. They can sort of make you pay whatever they want when there’s nobody else around.
Skydive Snohomish
Harvey Airfield, Snohomish, WA 98290
20 miles North of Seattle is Skydive Snohomish, where you can get 30 minutes of training (which includes instructions on how to pray) before they strap you to a professional and throw you out of a plane, achieving approximately 30-60 seconds of free fall at 130MPH! And you only have to pay them $250!
20 miles North of Seattle is Skydive Snohomish, where you can get 30 minutes of training (which includes instructions on how to pray) before they strap you to a professional and throw you out of a plane, achieving approximately 30-60 seconds of free fall at 130MPH! And you only have to pay them $250!
Bleitz Funeral Home
316 Florentia St, Seattle, WA 98109
Oops. How the heck did this get in here?
Oops. How the heck did this get in here?
Stone Gardens Gym
2839 Nw Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
I’m not a climbing buff, so I’ll just list the insane amount of amenities from their website, which hopefully the climbing-literate will be able to interpret:
~ Over 16,000 square feet of climbing surface
~ The best bouldering in the Northwest
~ Textured walls
~ Natural features
~ 40 foot tall outdoor wall
~ 65 foot indoor lead roof
~ A wide selection of quality routes from 5.4 – 5.13
~ Boulder problems from V-0 to V-12
~ Weight and Exercise equipment
~ Campus board
~ Pro-shop
~ Showers
Although I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of that last thing before.
I’m not a climbing buff, so I’ll just list the insane amount of amenities from their website, which hopefully the climbing-literate will be able to interpret:
~ Over 16,000 square feet of climbing surface
~ The best bouldering in the Northwest
~ Textured walls
~ Natural features
~ 40 foot tall outdoor wall
~ 65 foot indoor lead roof
~ A wide selection of quality routes from 5.4 – 5.13
~ Boulder problems from V-0 to V-12
~ Weight and Exercise equipment
~ Campus board
~ Pro-shop
~ Showers
Although I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of that last thing before.
Patagonia
2100 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
It simply doesn’t get better when it comes to outdoor wear. Lifetime guarantee? Yes please.
It simply doesn’t get better when it comes to outdoor wear. Lifetime guarantee? Yes please.
Le Parkour
In Parkour, you aim to move from one point to another as smoothly, efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body. Oh, and don’t forget to not break your neck while you’re at it.
Northwest Crossfit
466 NE 70th St Seattle, WA 98115
Crossfit is a nation-wide network of total body fitness gyms. Their goal is delivering a system of fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Their motto is “our specialty is not specializing.” Go here for the official PNWPA beginner Parkour classes, held at the follow times:
Adults:
Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Saturday: 1:00PM-2:30PM
Kids:
Wednesday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Friday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Check out their website for more info.
This Map is EXTREME!!!
Inner Space Indoor Skateboard Park
3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Mike Martinez has been skateboarding for over 15 years, and grew up skating the streets of San Francisco. In late 2003 he opened up Inner Space because he felt there was a need for a good indoor skatepark in such a cold and wet climate. Inner Space has hosted demos for Nike, LRG, Popwar, Manik, Fallen, Matix and others, along with seasonal contests and events, and continues to provide a positive community, hub and training facility for local skaters.
Mike Martinez has been skateboarding for over 15 years, and grew up skating the streets of San Francisco. In late 2003 he opened up Inner Space because he felt there was a need for a good indoor skatepark in such a cold and wet climate. Inner Space has hosted demos for Nike, LRG, Popwar, Manik, Fallen, Matix and others, along with seasonal contests and events, and continues to provide a positive community, hub and training facility for local skaters.
Mike Martinez, owner and operator.
Seattle Paragliding
11206 Issaquah-Hobart Rd SE Issaquah, WA 98027
Located about 20 minutes outside of Seattle at the base of Tiger Mountain, Seattle Paragliding utilizes over two decades of experienced gliders to get you up in the air with minimal effort and worry. A 1-2 hour tandem session will run you about $200, or you can stick around for the long haul to take lessons and learn to go up solo.
The state of the art paragliding center is equipped with 12 harness simulators, a separate classroom, harness fitting stations, plus the massive training hill out back.
Rei-Recreational Equipment Inc
222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
It really doesn’t matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, odds are you’ll need to pick something up from here on the way out of town.
It really doesn’t matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, odds are you’ll need to pick something up from here on the way out of town.
Bow Lake Watersports
18055 Bow Lake Ln Bow, WA 98232
Bow Lake Watersports is an all-inclusive, private wakeboard and water ski lake. They also have a Bed and Breakfast that’s open from April until November. Here you can go for training and instruction at any level. Or if you’re like me, you probably just go there to pull off some sweet jumps* to impress the ladies.
*Note – “sweet jumps” might also include face plants and water wedgies.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping from the Deception Pass Bridge just off of Whidbey Island. Man, does anyone know where I can get a pair of those shoes? They’re hawt!
Play It Again Sports
1304 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98109
A more frugal man’s REI. Just don’t go here when it comes time to purchase an athletic supporter.
A more frugal man’s REI. Just don’t go here when it comes time to purchase an athletic supporter.
United Stuntmens Association
I can find little info on where this place actually is, though I do know thanks to their website that they’re on the Eastside and offer an intensive stuntman training course ever summer. The course is run by none other than David Boushey, the slick bastard pictured above. If anyone ends up attending this course, be sure to let me know how to reach Mr. Boushey; I must know what name he has given that glorious mustache of his!
Amatuer Stuntman Rocky Murray
This guy has nothing to do with Seattle, but no doubt that Mr. Boushey would admire his spirit.
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
516 Broad St Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98109
Because old people and small children have their own definition of extreme too, which I’m pretty sure caps out somewhere right around amphibious buses.
Because old people and small children have their own definition of extreme too, which I’m pretty sure caps out somewhere right around amphibious buses.
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