BASE JUMP THE BRIDGE
On August 15th, 2021, I had a life-changing experience when I decided to tandem base jump the Perrine Memorial Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho. At the time I was going through a hard time in my life and it was a very impulsive decision. I met Dave Helton the day prior when he told me about base jumping. I instantly was intrigued and scheduled for the next day. From that day forward I always say, impulsive decisions are the best decisions. I’ve always been. an impulsive person, however jumping off the Perrine bridge was never something I thought I would ever do, nor did I even know it existed. Prior to this day, I lived life by the “book”, I followed all the rules. I worked 50 hours a week, went to school full time and I never did anything fun or risky because I was so focused on everything else. So, when the opportunity arose I just did it, without hesitation and without even thinking about it. And that was the day that changed my mindset and my outlook on life.
Base Jumping was the best thing I have ever decided to do! It was so unreal, and the moment I stepped over that edge it felt like all my problems and worries no longer existed. It was such a rush and that 30 seconds of adrenaline was my realization that life doesn’t always have to be so serious. Dave Helton made my experience so memorable and my safety was always reassured. I remember it like it was yesterday, from teaching me how to do the landing to climbing over the railing which was by far the hardest part. As Dave strapped every clip he called them out loud, “left hook secure”, and so forth. Then it all happened very quickly. I began to follow instructions and turned my body with my toes over the edge as he told me to. All I remember is,” Are you ready to base jump the bridge” and then off the bridge, we went. The fall was by far the most intense part and while you’re flying in the sky, you’re still coming to terms with what had just happened. It was the craziest thing I had experienced and a memory I will never forget.
My experience was so great, I went again, and then for a third. There will be a 4th and probably many more after that! Dave has created an experience for me that really is a once-in-a-lifetime, or 3 but who’s counting? If you are questioning whether you should do it or not, you’re already doing too much. Don’t think, just do. Trust me when I tell you it’s worth every penny and as I said before, impulsive decisions are the best decisions. Base jumping has become a passion and obsession of mine. The thrill and adrenaline never go away and it never gets old. There is never a moment in my life I regretted BASE jumping, and I’m so glad I met Dave that night and got the opportunity to feel the rush and excitement of doing something most people will never get the opportunity to do. So I’ll leave you with,
BASE JUMP THE BRIDGE AT THE SNAKE RIVER CANYON WITH DAVE HELTON YOU WON’T FORGET IT!
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