13 Unique Experiences You Could Have on Your Next Trip

7. Go Heli-Biking

Even the world’s strongest and most proficient biker would have a hard time getting up a mountain on two wheels. Heli-biking, which is being offered on mountains all over the world, gives bikers the chance to bike on some of the world’s most amazing mountains without having to do all the pesky uphill work.

A helicopter takes you and your bike up to the summit, then you pedal down – the views are even more incredible if you aren’t already exhausted by the time you get to the top. Try this in places like the Ben Ohau mountain range in New Zealand or in Whistler, Canada.

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