Extreme Adventures: Northern California

Adrenaline junkies love these unique books, packed with radical excursions to get your blood pumping. Get your kicks paragliding off Haleakala Volcano, snowboarding Mauna Kea or extreme biking on Mt. Tamalpais. Every adventure's adrenaline quotient and risk level is rated on a scale from 1 to 6. Most extreme adventures require some degree of physical stamina. All the information you need to try these out on your own or with a guide is given. Addresses and telephone numbers of outfitters, resources, organizations offering help -- all are listed. Photos, maps & drawings complement the colorfully written text.