recommendations for extraordinary outdoor activity for my birthday?

[Vitos33]

At the end of April it will be my birthday.  I would like to do something unique and extraordinary outdoor activity.   No matter the time or money.  

What do You guys recommend? 

[matt2001]

Hey, Happy early birthday. Here is a list of a few things I've found and others I thought of...

Unique outdoor activities I found:

• coasteering
• slacklining
• sandboarding
• mountainboarding

Things I can think of:

• Backpacking the 100 mile wilderness section of the AT in Maine 
• Hiking a mountain you have not hiked before
• Try a new outdoor hobby ( if you don't already backpacking, bike-packing, hunting, and fishing are all great examples.)
• Take a camping trip and visit a State or National Park.
• White water rafting
• canoe camping
• Try a step into fly-fishing (a somewhat more relaxing version of fishing in my opinion.)
• Consider exploring a different state.
• Goat yoga or hike
• Paddle-boarding
• Nordic Walking
• Hike in the dark
• Lastly, consider hiring a registered experienced guide for some sort of adventure (it helps small business and helps ensure safety.)

Hope you find something fun to do for your birthday, happy adventures. 

[hikermor]

do an onsight 5.13d.  That would probably be fairly extraordinary.

[Chacochick]

What day is your birthday? Mines the 25th of April and I’m turning 40! So I’m going to run a 40k to celebrate the 40 years around the sun! Join me?! What about a hike or a walk of the length of your years of celebration in miles or kilometers? 

[bobhikes]

We loved a 7 day loop in the backcountry of Yosemite. The outfitter had camps along the way & used mules for the gear. We simply hiked & learned about the history, botany, etc. my 7 days across Ireland in a similar manner was linked by COVID. Driving a camper van around New Zealand is awesome; they really embrace it down there.

[Philreedshikes]

well, obviously, the correct answer is, pay for a tandem parachute jump.

Now wait...don't go away just yet.  Statistically they are extremely safe.

The thrill is almost 'un-top-able) (unbeatable)!

You'll be so proud of yourself, it's an unbelievable self esteem boost.  After that 'high' , get it? you'll feel like you can accomplish anything!

All my jumps in the Army were night jumps...because I always had my eyes closed! lol, I kill myself, I love that old joke!

[KyleMTheBoyScout]

I reccomend Hiking on a glacier and camping on it in alaska, and attempting to see the northern lights.