Extreme sports are really quite popular despite the risks involved. Or rather because of the risks involved, these sports have actually become quite popular. Everybody likes that thrilling adrenaline high much like what we experience when riding roller coasters. So if you want to add that to the experience of swimming in a pool and racing your own boat, then you have got the formula for white water river rafting, a water sport that is like a cross between a race and a military obstacle course on water. Wading across high waves and jagged rocks, the thrilling experience you get is second to none. So if you have no plans this coming holidays why not hook up with your friends and try this sport out.