The following adventures are best if you have a full day (or more) available. And be prepared – these activities are not for the faint of heart. They’ll test your skills, stamina and courage!

Arizona Cowboy College

This is your chance to learn authentic cowboy skills at a working cattle ranch. You won’t just play cowboy, You’ll learn how to be a cowboy! During its multi-day course, Arizona Cowboy College teaches you the basics of riding, including rider safety and catching, tying, grooming, saddling and bridling mounts, as well as advanced cowboy skills like herding cattle and roping. Saddle-up for true Western adventure with the Arizona Cowboy College!

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving offers exciting, single- and multi-day courses in a variety of topics including Grand Prix Racing, Highway Survival Driving, Advanced Teenage Driving and Executive Protection/Anti-Kidnapping. Dubbed “the fastest 60 acres in America,” the Bondurant facility includes a 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course; an 8-acre asphalt pad for advanced driver training; an on-site 3,200-square-foot museum; and a fleet of more than 200 cars that includes Chevy Corvettes, Pontiac GTOs, Cadillac CTSs, and Mustang GTs.

Sonoran Desert Adventures

The Sonoran Desert in and around Scottsdale provides exciting opportunities for extreme outdoor adventures. With offerings that range from Jeep and Hummer tours, hiking and river rafting to horseback riding, rock climbing and mountain biking, Scottsdale’s outdoor adventure companies can guarantee that your next adrenaline rush is just a mouse-click away!

These are just some of the exciting adventures that Scottsdale has to offer. Click here for more ideas.