About Gary King

I’m a writer, speaker and lover of all things that raise the heartbeat and tickle the senses. If there is one thing that I’ve learnt from my years of extreme sport and adventure travel is that life is for living - not spectating.

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Free Sledding with Alex Ferrato

by Gary King on 29-Jul-10 14:41

Excellent video sent in by Alex Ferrato in Ohio for the blog. He's pioneering a great new extreme sport called free sledding. Find a sled, put in some knees pads and rip it up. Good work fella. Think how Jack Burton started.

Filed under: Snow / Ice Sport

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Water Ride Snowboarding

by Gary King on 28-Jul-10 13:45

This is great. I want to go snowboarding. Right now!

Filed under: Snow / Ice Water Sport Snowboarding

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Paul the octopus is a symbol of decadence and decay

by Gary King on 28-Jul-10 11:04

Poor old Paul the octopus. Now Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian leader has got it in for the eight legged football match predictor. The president accused Paul of spreading 'western propaganda and superstition' according to The Daily Telegraph. Paul was unavailable for comment.

Filed under: Other Sport Random Funny

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Isachsen Weather Station in The North Western Territories of Canada - Abandoned in 1978

by Gary King on 27-Jul-10 12:51

Had loads of interest in this set of photos from Urbexforums after one of their members posted a link in the forum. Check out the gallery by clicking on the picture above.

After having raced to the Magnetic North Pole we put our feet up at the finish and waited for the rest of the teams to arrive. The Isaschen Weather Station was right on our doorstep and was one of the most isolated and desolate places I've ever been to. It was abandoned in 1978 and was left exactly as it was then. Coffee cups sat on tables, a 1978 calender was pinned to a wall and various lumps of Arctic hardware littered the camp.

Filed under: Snow / Ice Adventure Polar

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Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button Give the Inside Track on the German Grand Prix

by Gary King on 26-Jul-10 09:21

In this exclusive interview, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button give a behind the scenes preview of the German Grand Prix this weekend.

The two drivers take time out from their hectic training schedules to give their thoughts ahead of the German Grand Prix. Lewis also reflects on his podium finish at Silverstone, while Jenson ponders the possibility of a shootout with his teammate as both British drivers sit on the top of the driver’s championship.

Get behind the wheel with Lewis and Jenson as they give the 'Inside Track' ahead of the German Grand Prix.

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Virgin GB Row

by Gary King on 21-Jul-10 16:20

What is the Virgin GB Row?

It’s 2,010 miles non-stop and unassisted rowing around Great Britain in some of the most dangerous tides on the globe, in the busiest shipping lanes and with some of the most unpredictable summer weather anywhere.

Together all those hazards make this officially the toughest rowing race in the world - tougher even than rowing the Pacific or the Atlantic.

In 2010, two teams of four rowers - one all-male team and a team of women - are competing for a possible first prize of £45,000 and to become the first ever winners of the Virgin Trophy, donated by Virgin’s adventure-hungry chairman, Sir Richard Branson.

The teams are also rowing to raise £250,000 for Help for Heroes and a place in the annals of rowing.

Only one other crew has ever before successfully completed a non-stop, unassisted row around Britain.

In 2005 a crew (pictured) , led by Lt William de Laszlo, completed the circumnavigation of Britain, from and to Tower Bridge in London, in 26 days 21 hours and 14 minutes, to set a world record.

Will de Laszlo is now the President of the Anglo American Boat Club who are staging this first-ever Virgin GB Row challenge.

The aims of the race are to:

Raise money for worthwhile charities. The 2005 row raised £277,530 for charity.

To inspire young people to do extraordinary things. We believe inside everybody is the ability to be extraordinary.

To complete a personal challenge in extremely adverse conditions and to achieve this aim by successfully managing and overcoming real and perceived dangers, while learning new individual and team skills.

And, above all, to try and set a new world record for rowing non-stop around Britain’s unique coastline.

Filed under: Water Adventure Sport Funny

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Kazak Bookmakers want to slice and dice Paul the octopus

by Gary King on 20-Jul-10 07:39

Kazak Bookmakers are joining the Argentines and the Germans in wanting to make Paul the world cup oracle Octopus into sushi. The bookies have claimed that Paul severely dented their profits when punters went with the eight legged cephalopod rather than following their own instinct. Click through the pic to read more or visit The Daily Telegraph.

Filed under: Other Sport Funny

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Run Rampage 10K Extreme Cross Country

by Gary King on 19-Jul-10 07:49

Run Rampage is an exciting and ground breaking 10K extreme cross country - multi terrain event which is to be held on the Sunday 16th January 2011.

The venue is the MOD's Bagshot barracks on the D1 and D2 alpine sites, home to the army’s vehicle testing tracks which are very, VERY steep! There’s also a wealth of uneven terrain, grade one and two hills, chilling water and thick muddy bogs.

This event is only for runners who like it tough and due to its testing nature is open to people aged 16 +.

Enter as an individual or gather your mates to compete as a team and share a day that you will never forget. There will be prizes for the top three runners in each category and for the best costumes.

How tough do you think you are? How much can your body take? Are you mentally robust enough to cope? Click through the picture above and check out Run Rampage?

Filed under: Adventure Activities Events Fitness

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Healthy Nutrition Expert on Sports Drinks

by Gary King on 15-Jul-10 07:16

Interesting blog from Katie Williams AKA Healthy Nutrition Expert. Food for thought.

Click through the pic to read.

Filed under: Other Fitness

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Five reasons to visit Whistler

by Gary King on 13-Jul-10 07:15

If you're thinking of booking your annual sojourn to the mountains then it's not only about the skiing. Here are five of the best things to do in Whistler. The article first appeared in Adventure Travel Magazine. Click through the picture above for all to be revealed.