What to do on the long May vacation? 6 ideas to think about in advance

Very soon we will all be faced with the challenge of having to face yet another one. We are talking about the May holidays, the very weekend that many people look forward to with special trepidation. Most people try to adjust their work schedules in advance so that they could go away or devote time to themselves. Today there is news that there may be more holidays – as many as 10! This means that you should already think about how to spend the vacations and what to do on them.

Cycling trip

Azamat Ermatov

editing director, traveler

In August 2021, my friend and I decided on one of the most significant events and amazing adventures of our lives, which we will remember for a long time. During a bike ride from Moscow to Crimea, our bikes broke down, we were robbed, we pedaled all day long and resisted the forces of nature. This is what gave us absolutely new emotions and a full feeling of freedom.

You will tell about such adventures for the rest of your life, and this is not a figure of speech, but practice. To safely ride the planned route during the “May vacation”, you need to start preparing now.

Choose a bike, determine the destination, calculate the budget, find accommodation, collect the necessary equipment, and most importantly – to wind kilometers as a warm-up. You can find many such travel stories on the Internet, and every time you get the impression that Jack London wrote them.

Boating

For the inhabitants of big cities, paddle boating is a gimmick. In fact, few people have tried this type of outdoor activity. Let’s say at once, this activity is not easy, but it will not make you bored. Russia along and across is crossed by river routes, which necessarily flow into large bodies of water. Types of traveling on oars are also a huge variety. You can choose both simple rafting on quiet rivers, and extreme variants with overcoming rapids. But in any case, you will have to think about what region to go to for impressions, buy tickets, rent a hotel room or think about buying a rafting tour.

Pitbike riding

The following offer is more for fans of motorcycling and two-wheeled vehicles, but those who are far from such things will also be interested. Pitbike is a kind of mini-motorcycle, on which you can ride both off-road and on smooth asphalt, it all depends on the equipment. This is a sports equipment only. To put it on the registration in the traffic police will not work and you will not be released on public roads. Although this is not the main thing. What is important is that while practicing on the pitas you can improve your skills of riding on two wheels, learn to control your body better and train your fine motor skills. And before May Day rolls around, it’s worth looking for suitable places to ride. Especially if you want to go outside your hometown.

Trips to nature: extreme and not so extreme

An excellent option will be all kinds of camping trips with tents, where you can include fishing or horseback riding. You can go to protected areas that have cliffs, and there add time for training in rock climbing and bouldering.

Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that consists of a series of short 5-8 intercepted routes of varying difficulty.

Among us there are plenty of fans of outdoor activities in the mountains who love mountain hiking and climbing. If you are new to this hard work, it is best to start with simple and short routes that will not require you to transport equipment, “cold” overnight stays and difficult weather conditions. In the mountains there are organized trails for acclimatization, which can also surprise you. And there is enough time for their passage, unlike, for example, conquering Elbrus.

In any case, now you can already choose a region that will be close to you, and think about what you will put in your backpack.

Traveling by car

Long-distance travel is imbued with its atmosphere, romance and perfectly tells you about what is around your cities in close access or not so close. You can go to a neighboring city or to interesting natural places in another region.

In any case, it will be crucial to check in advance the technical serviceability of the vehicle, the availability of accessible resting places along the way and the mode of operation of the places you plan to visit.

Training camps

It is always a good idea to change from mental work to physical work. This is a truth that doesn’t need to be proven. The rhythms of big cities and small towns are similar in that workouts come first, far from it. An opportunity like the May holidays is perfect for being able to reboot and dive headfirst into training. In this case, training camps are a great fit, and there are completely different ones. We recommend thinking about what sport resonates most with you and where you want to go. Be sure to contact the organizers of the sports camp and clarify any questions you may have. There is still time to think about it.