Author Archives: Jason Bell
Bridge Day Packing Tarps – Other Uses
Our Bridge Day packing tarps are big, heavy, and usually quite dirty from all the chaotic packing taking place by 450+ jumpers. What’s the best way to clean it and have a little fun? A waterslide was the best solution. … Continue reading
Tandem BASE Jumping, Catapult, New Web Store
We’ve been working on many new things since Bridge Day 2010 and we had a very busy winter: Tandem BASE jumping will be available at Bridge Day 2011 for those with no parachuting experience. We’re excited to offer this as … Continue reading
Like Father, Like Son?
Check out Ashton Bell jumping into a foam pit at the local gymnastics center. He’s only three years old, but he’s got his BASE exit perfected.
Challenge to the Big BASE Manufacturers
For the third time in as many years, Mark Kruse with Rigging Adventures is donating a harness/container for our Bridge Day prize pool. Mark isn’t a big BASE gear manufacturer, but he’s got a big heart. For this very reason, … Continue reading
Hello, Is This American Express? I Want To BASE Jump
In a world where $60,000 will pay for unlimited oxygen bottles and two personal sherpas to haul you to the top of Mount Everest, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I received a phone call from American Express Concierge … Continue reading
The Work Never Stops
Just when I thought Bridge Day 2009 was over, I began to smell moldy tarps, vests, and banners in my garage. Everything seemed to get wet at Bridge Day 2009 and we didn’t start the cleaning process until two weeks … Continue reading
Life-Size Cutouts of BASE Jumpers?
From the West Virginia Division of Tourism: New life-size cutouts coming soon to Welcome Centers across the state Life-size “stand-in” cutouts of snowboarders will soon be available for the winter season at Welcome Centers across the state in the next … Continue reading
An Engineer’s Perspective on the New River Gorge Bridge
In the USA, it’s common to assume that other people are insuring your safety and well-being. For example, when you see a serious car accident, most of us assume that someone has already called 911. When you ride a roller … Continue reading
Photo Piracy
As a BASE jumping videographer and photographer since 1993, I often risk my life to capture amazing images in freefall. Some of my photos and videos have appeared on Good Morning America, ESPN, Stuff magazine, numerous books , and other … Continue reading
Wanna Jump From a Perfectly Good Bridge?
Most people think BASE jumpers are “crazy”. Deep down inside, I’ll assume they’re simply jealous. BASE jumpers realize their dreams by exploring human flight while the naysayers watch life pass them by, sinking deeper and deeper into the safety of … Continue reading