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Boarders surf down active volcano The latest high adrenaline sport: surfing down a live volcano. A group of thrill-seekers have developed a 'hot' new adrenaline sport called 'volcano boarding', in which participants race at speeds of up to 50mph down the side of an active volcano. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA Dressed in protective jump suits, knee-pads and helmets, the boarders visit the foothills of Nicaragua's Cerro Negro mountain.... Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA ...and climb 726 metres (2,382ft) to travel down on specially-constructed plywood boards. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA Cerro Negro is Central America's youngest volcano and appeared in April 1850. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA It has been one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, last erupting in 1999 - the 20th time in its history. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA Yet despite its unstable reputation, Phillip Southan, owner of Bigfoot Hostel and Green Pathways Tours, which developed the sport, said all safety precautions are taken. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA "The volcano is very active," he said. "But the biggest risk is the risk is getting some scratches if you fall off". Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA "What we offer is a tour for everyone with absolutely no experience necessary," he continued. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA "Nicaraguan rural culture, hiking, amazing views, walking in an active volcano and then of course the high adrenaline boarding down the volcano". Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA Despite only starting the tour four years ago, volcano boarding has attracted over 10,000 participants. Picture: BIGFOOT HOSTEL/ BARCROFT MEDIA