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

BMX (Bicycle Motocross)

"No one wants to get hurt or see others get hurt, but it's something that happens," said Olympian BMX rider Alice Post about bicycle motocross competition. There is a good deal of tolerance for error because competitors race at insane speeds very close to one another on the course.

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Although every rider strives for safety, accidents cannot be completely avoided. "We hit hard with BMX. So, to want to get up and try it again, you have to be a little bit crazy, Post continued. Alise acknowledged that despite the rather serious injuries she has sustained over the years, she keeps returning because of the adrenaline.Keep reading below

Mountaineering

One of the riskiest sports is mountaineering, possibly. Numerous courageous people set out on climbing trips each year and figure out how to get past the ice and snow. The majority of accidents happen when people trip or fall on a rock or sheet of ice, but the risk doesn't end there.

Being so high up in the mountains reduces oxygen levels and raises the possibility of being trapped in an avalanche. Mountaineers must exercise tremendous caution because the risks of the outdoors can be countless, including things like cold, frostbite, and even being lost in the void of whiteness.Keep reading below.