Some people freak out at the idea of entering a cave, or dash across bridges like the supports are giving out. Well, now you can absorb the view without having to endure these experiences firsthand. And, if you crave adventure, consider these 10 terrifying pictures inspiration for future exploits.
- The ski lift, Taos Ski Valley
Flickr/Cyborglibrarian
When the ride up is much scarier than skiing back down.
- The ski lift, Angel Fire
Flickr/Brandi The views from this ski lift are amazing but it’d be pretty frightening to ride it after dark. Angel Fire Resort offers the only night skiing in the state.
- The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, near Taos
Flickr/Vaquero Cooper There’s nothing quite like standing on a bridge and gazing down at a 650-foot drop.
- The Sandia Tram, Albuquerque
Flickr/Frank Escamilla
The ride to the top of Sandia Peak (10,378 feet high) is 2.7 miles long. That gives you plenty of time to admire the view - or cling on for dear life!
- Carlsbad Caverns, near Carlsbad
Flickr/Glenn Marsch Back in the day, this was how people explored caves. After you…
- Entrance to Carlsbad Caverns, near Carlsbad
Flickr/sfgamchick
Even now, descending 750 feet into the caverns is daunting. The elevators are currently out-of-service, so this is the only way in. And out.
- Black cave in Lincoln Forest
Flickr/The Greater Southwestern Exploration Company Look carefully. Can you spot the person balancing on that rocky ledge?
- A slot canyon at Tent Rocks, near Cochiti
Flickr/Bart Hanlon When the walls are truly closing in on you.
- Sandia Peak, Albuquerque
Flickr/FalkonV311 If you’re afraid of heights, the panoramic view of Albuquerque far, far below is more terrifying than impressive.
- Sandstone Bluff in Malpais National Monument, near Grants
Flickr/Ken Lund Just looking at where this guy is standing makes me nervous.
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Have you visited any of the places where these photos were taken?
Flickr/Cyborglibrarian
When the ride up is much scarier than skiing back down.
Flickr/Brandi
The views from this ski lift are amazing but it’d be pretty frightening to ride it after dark. Angel Fire Resort offers the only night skiing in the state.
Flickr/Vaquero Cooper
There’s nothing quite like standing on a bridge and gazing down at a 650-foot drop.
Flickr/Frank Escamilla
The ride to the top of Sandia Peak (10,378 feet high) is 2.7 miles long. That gives you plenty of time to admire the view - or cling on for dear life!
Flickr/Glenn Marsch
Back in the day, this was how people explored caves. After you…
Flickr/sfgamchick
Even now, descending 750 feet into the caverns is daunting. The elevators are currently out-of-service, so this is the only way in. And out.
Flickr/The Greater Southwestern Exploration Company
Look carefully. Can you spot the person balancing on that rocky ledge?
Flickr/Bart Hanlon
When the walls are truly closing in on you.
Flickr/FalkonV311
If you’re afraid of heights, the panoramic view of Albuquerque far, far below is more terrifying than impressive.
Flickr/Ken Lund
Just looking at where this guy is standing makes me nervous.
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