For thrill seekers and adrenaline seekers with a lot of value, the International Highline Meeting is probably a high point - literally.
It is an unusual and unique festival in which attendees spend most of their time tied to tension ropes that traverse the Italian Alps on Mount Piana, hundreds of feet above the ground. Festival goers call themselves the '' slackers '' because of the tension ropes they use to hold up the hammocks.
It is extreme when it comes to these types of activities, but not as dangerous as rope walking. The ropes that are used are flat and taut: which means that they can go up and down and move to the sides, allowing more mobility.
In addition to hanging in hammocks suspended hundreds of feet above the beautiful mountain scenery, the festival also has activities that you would find in a conventional gathering. Includes a bar, jamming sessions, a kitchen, a yoga workshop, and even paragliding flights
The first Highline meeting, took place in 2012; It was started by Alessandro d'Emilia and Armin Holzer, who wanted to share the spectacular scenery of Monte Piana with professional extreme sports athletes and enthusiasts around the world.
If you feel like you want to get your adhrelin pumping with other extreme sports enthusiasts, you can join this year's festival. It is scheduled to begin on September 2 and will last a full week. For more information, visit The Highline Meeting website
