Top 29 of the Most Dangerous Sports in the World, From Sky Diving to Heli-Skiing

Despite the fact that almost all activities involve some level of risk, people continue to play the games they enjoy. Check out some of the riskiest activities in the world—from skydiving to bull riding—that people live for.Keep reading below.

BASE Jumping

BASE Jumping is a risky pastime that depends solely on the wind and a parachute. It entails jumping off of stationary objects and descending to the ground using a parachute. It's forbidden in some states in the United States, claims TIME.

BASE stands for four categories of objects one can jump from: Building, Antenna, Span, and Earth. Participants leap from the structure, and after an optional freefall delay, deploy a parachute to hopefully land safely.Continue Reading Below