Volcano Slope Slide: A Fun for the 'Fearless'

Despite the life-threatening danger that can strike at any time, adventurous tourists still try their hand at surfing, sliding down the volcano's slopes at speeds of up to 95 km/h.

Cerro Negro is an active volcano in Nicaragua, which can be dangerous for any tourist, but has its own charm. One of the activities that attracts tourists to Cerro Negro is the challenge of skateboarding from the crater to the bottom.

The slope is almost vertical. And the “daredevil” sits on a ski, drifts down, flying with the volcanic ash at speeds of up to 95 km/h.

A rider is thrown off his skateboard as he goes downhill.

Back in 2004, a young man risked his life by climbing into a mini-fridge taken from a hotel, sitting on it, and sliding down. Since then, this daring act has inspired tens of thousands of thrill-seeking tourists and gradually become a trend when coming to Cerro Negro volcano.

Players put on protective clothing and goggles before sliding down.

A player looks excited before sliding down.

Because the slope is gentle, with some sections being almost vertical, people call it the “death slide”. To stop, players can only use their feet to brake to gradually reduce speed.

Before participating, players must wear thick protective clothing to help their bodies withstand sudden accidents, and wear glasses to observe the road when going down at high speed. In addition, players can be injured by volcanic ash that can suddenly erupt. Despite its danger, Cerro Negro still receives support from speed enthusiasts.

Accidents can happen at any time due to steep terrain.

Currently, ash boarding is the only form of tourism that exists only in Nicaragua. Each tourist costs about 30 USD for a challenging experience.

Two players are sliding at breakneck speed.

Panoramic view of Cerro Negro volcano from above.

Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Central America. It has erupted a total of 23 times since 1850. The most recent eruption was in 1999, just five years before the skateboarding craze began.

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