What is your next adventure?

Snowboarding season may be over but what's your next adventure going to be? Here at Hopper HQ we'd love to know! 

Image from the National Geographic Website

Game. Set. Match.

It's time to dust off those Tennis whites... Wimbledon has begun!

We've got two weeks of Tennis madness! Whether you're watching in the comfort of your own home, or heading down to SW19 we've got you covered. Our delicious Hopper Pots are perfect to keep your energy levels up high when the Tennis is going back and fourth... and if you are going to be joining those queues step away from the burger truck, and go for a healthy pot of noodles instead!

Just remember, all you need is a flask of hot water and a Hopper Pot! :-)

A spanish climb!

Photograph by Sam Bié

We're all about exploring the great outdoors here at Grasshopper, whether it's the British countryside or somewhere further afield - we are always up for an adventure.

Looks like these guys are too. Sam Bié and his friend climbed Monserrat - an iconic mountain in Spain that has inspired many Spanish artists - during the climb, a roll of fog moved in swiftly, making visibility difficult. Sam managed to capture this stunning picture and you can see how thick the fog was... definitely scary, but at least you can't see what's below, right?

Hopefully the pair stocked up on Grasshopper Porridge in the morning to keep their strength up, looks like they definitely needed it.

Surfs Up!

Photograph by Fred Pompermayer

Although the sunshine may have disappeared, Summer is definitely on its way which means we can hit the beaches and surf!

If you're a huge surfing fan then Hawaii is the place to be. Here we see local surfer Yuri Soledade riding a massive 40-foot wave at Peahi on Maui's North Shore! This area is known for some of the biggest and most powerful waves according to Yuri, definitely a surfers dream location!

If these waves seem a bit daunting, (they do to us!), maybe stay local instead and hit the waves in Cornwall! :-)

Would you go off piste?

Photograph by Andrew Miller

With the ski season in full swing, there's no better time then the present to be hitting the slopes.

It's fun and exciting whether you're a skier or a snowboarder, plus it's a good way to keep active and healthy - as well as a great way to see some stunning views from the mountains... but would you ever try something like this? Of course you would need to be at a professional standard to even attempt a off piste slope like this and even then it is extremely dangerous... but so is skiing/snowboarding in general.

I think sticking to the blue or green slopes sounds ideal to us!

Free Climbing the Totem Pole

Photograph by Simon Carter

Would you ever try free climbing? No ropes, no support, just you and the rock.

These Australian climbers did just that and are seen here climbing the Totem Pole, a slender 215 foot high column, in Tasmania, Australia. Would you be brave enough to try something this extreme?

The West Briton

Chris Body, gives a big thank-you to Grasshopper in The West Briton, December 5th, 2013.

Climbing in Iceland

Image by Keith Ladzinski 

Here is 16 year old veteran ice climber Tim Emmett climbing Iceland's Myrdalsjokull Glacier.

Emmett and climbing partner Dawn Glanc spent ten days exploring new routes and meeting locals. Initially they were looking for an icefall to climb but during their time in Iceland the weather was having a warm spell so had to find a glacier instead.

This certainly is a surreal moment and looks stunning!

Skiing in Chile

Photograph by Christian Pondella

Would you ever go skiing in Portillo, Chile, overlooking Laguna del Inca? Chris Davenport certainly did! And just look at that view - isn't it simply amazing.

Portillo is truly one of the world's most unique ski destinations. There is no town, just a old hotel at the foot of the lake high in the Andes, which caters to all skiers and boarders, families to freeriders.

We are certainly jealous - wish we could be there.

Adili Wuxor - the tightrope walker!

Image from News.cn

Adili Wuxor, one of China's most famous tightrope walkers, has completed a walk over the Pearl River in Guangzhou.

The 32-year-old wore no safety harness as he walked 500 metres, between Guangzhou's Canton Tower and a sculpture in front of Haixinsha Stadium.

One of Wuxor's students also took part in the performance, which he was lying down on the wire while his teacher walked over him.

This surely is incredible and brave, we wonder if he rewarded himself with one of our Grasshopper noodles.

Climbing in the Verdon Gorge

Photograpy by Keith Ladzinski

"This particular area is accessed via kayak because of the immense canyon walls - it's the only way in" says climber Jonathan Siegrist, pictured above at around 225 feet above the Verdon River in France's Verdon Gorge. The canyon is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe, which we can see why from the image above. It's not far from the French Riviera and is an extremely popular area with tourists - and rock climbers of course.

This really is a picturesque scene and somewhere we would love to go for a nice long walk or even an adventure!

Big-Wave Surfing!

Photograph by Fred Pompermayer

Surfing is all about riding those big waves.

Teahupo'o, a small village on the island of Tahiti, is known for it's surfing and heavy waves which often reach 2 to 3 m, and sometimes even up to 7 metres. It is also the site of the annual Billabong surf competition.

This village surely is a paradise for those who love to surf, even though it may seem like a dream place for those wanting to catch waves it is also known as one of the top 10 deadliest waves in the world - maybe something to be aware of.

Recently, surfer and waterman Mark Healey was keeping an eye on a storm in the area which of course meant big waves! 48 hours after the storm had passed he booked a flight and headed to the island to catch the huge waves that remained. It was recorded that these waves were the largest - but huge risks come with huge waves like this, and some surfers even end up with hospital!

If you ever plan on heading out for those humongous remember to stay safe, but have fun!

Extreme Kayaking!

Photograph by Chris Korbulic

What do you think of extreme sports? Is it something you see as thrilling and exciting or terrifying and scary?

Recently photographed kayaking over the Santuario waterfall in Brazil, Chris Korbulic and his friend Ben Stookesberry love extreme sports especially kayaking. The sense of danger and unknown gives them a buzz and has an air of excitement. Stocking up on fuel food keeps them going and having a slow release of energy helps these guys keep strong and helps power through.

All we can say is well done to the pair as this is truly extreme... and terrifying!

Let us know what you think of extreme sports!