TomAiello 26 #26 December 9, 2005 QuoteNice! What's it like? 7000 feet of blade running down a glacier.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #27 December 9, 2005 "are we truly the lucky ones, or what?" never a doubt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #28 December 9, 2005 Quote7000 feet of blade running down a glacier. Okay, that's pretty cool, but at the King, you can exit, then thread your canopy flight between massive desert spires and fly in close proximity to some of the most radical rock features I've ever seen. Some of the towers have some really unlikely looking formations. Just a badass experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #29 December 9, 2005 QuoteQuote7000 feet of blade running down a glacier. Okay, that's pretty cool, but at the King, you can exit, then thread your canopy flight between massive desert spires and fly in close proximity to some of the most radical rock features I've ever seen. Some of the towers have some really unlikely looking formations. Just a badass experience. You don't start on the glacier. You jump into a crevasse that has ice flows on the sides, then you turn left, fly between the ice flows and out of the crevasse, and onto the glacier. Then you turn right and slide down the glacier. If you were completely insane (DW wouldn't consider it--that's how insane it is) you could turn right after exit and thread between two rock spires and under a manmade bridge.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #30 December 9, 2005 Yeah, well... there's magical fairies that shoot flaming arrows through your canopy on the way down and... make my jump cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #31 December 9, 2005 Mine has a tram to the exit, and a cool little cafe at the top making these unearthly good donuts. I'm not sure if that's a positive or a negative. I do think that as Americans we are sometimes guilty of thinking the US has the best of everything. But as BASE jumpers we are usually less guilty than other Americans.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #32 December 9, 2005 Are you serious, there's a tram and a donut stand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #33 December 9, 2005 QuoteAre you serious, there's a tram and a donut stand? Completely serious.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #34 December 9, 2005 Damn... I guess you win. Donuts at the exit point. That's too cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
980 0 #35 December 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteAre you serious, there's a tram and a donut stand? Completely serious. here's the tie-breaker: 'can you eat a still warm doughnut from the stand while under canopy ?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #36 December 9, 2005 QuoteAre you serious, there's a tram and a donut stand? Are you kidding me??? They have such at every exit and LZ in Europe! I prefer 7000' in a wingsuit, though. bsbd! Yuri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBRnick 0 #37 December 9, 2005 QuoteI think you can see why I'm still smiling..... . thanks, DEX & LEE Chad still had a big smile on his face from Moab last night. I could see it in Free-Fall as I was looking up........ . I have a question about the rocks in these two pictures. In the big pile o dirt picture, is that somone standing at the pinnicle of the lower of the two fingers of rock or is it just a trick of the camera. I bet the view is fucking awsome from up there :) And obviously you have to climb to the top, so what do you do with all the climbing gear you use to get there? Do you jump with it or do you have someone to abseil back down with it after you jump? Or do you just freeclimb to the top? If you freeclimb it with a rig on your back, im not sure what commands more respect from me. The fact you jumped it or the fact you freeclimbed it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 0 #38 December 9, 2005 Quote I prefer 7000' in a wingsuit, though. A de M with wingsuit?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #39 December 9, 2005 QuoteQuote I prefer 7000' in a wingsuit, though. A de M with wingsuit?? That would be incredibly bad-ass.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #40 December 9, 2005 QuoteQuote I prefer 7000' in a wingsuit, though. A de M with wingsuit?? No, i wouldn't. But there's another infamous spot that provides 7k of wingsuit altitude. bsbd! Yuri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayLosli 11 #41 December 10, 2005 cbrnick: "If you freeclimb it with a rig on your back, im not sure what commands more respect from me. The fact you jumped it or the fact you freeclimbed it..." ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It will be a COLD day In HELL, when you catch me FreeClimbing that HUGE Dust-Pile. I did not pull lead on setting those Ropes. I only Tagged Along. By Jugging up behind with my gear and once with some extra rope for a pitch. The real Bad Asses that deserve Credit for me being able to go to the Top is Lee & Chad P. On one day we left all Jumping Gear Tied and secure on the 3rd pitch. It made the climb to the Top a breeze to haul-ass up to the top and jump the Next Day. . I did see some interesting & skilled Climbing while we were on the way to the top the 1st day. I did see a Climber do the beginning bolt-ladder and free climb the chimney to the 2nd pitch we were at a couple times. I could not help be notice he was having a little difficulty towards the top of the dusty and crumbling Chimney. When I saw him use His -FACE- as well as Hands and Feet to make a Hold and not Fall Off..... . After watching all the fun He was having. I decided. That's Not for me my friend. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, cbrnick: ..."And obviously you have to climb to the top, so what do you do with all the climbing gear you use to get there?" . It's not as hard as it Sounds. You just wear your Jacket and Climbing Harness. Then put all you hardware inside an oversize Fanny-Pack and strap that on. Then pit your Rig on over that. then Jump. I Hauled all the gear Like Rigs, Protective Hard Gear,. Water etc. On a simple Personal Pull set-up behind me. With a Tib-loc & Beener and some 6mm line. Fixed to the 11mm that I Jugged up on the first half of the climb. If a fat, old & lazy basterd like myself could do it. You will have NO problems. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I bet the view is fucking awsome from up there :) . The View and the Jump was Worth the Wait and the work to get there. Also the Signing of the Log-Book on the top is pretty cool too. There are NOT that many #'s of BASE Jumpers in that book ahead of US. I felt pretty Lucky that day. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegrump 0 #42 December 10, 2005 I think watching my shadow on W S with the river on the other side is about as much fun as I can stand, also having to look both ways for traffic cracks me up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grundleson 0 #43 December 10, 2005 g spot. that was some fun jumpin. thanks mAtt. good to see the michigan crew once again! Dont die! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaper 0 #44 December 12, 2005 Potash!! It's got it all. If you hike the road you can usually catch a ride with one of the 4 wheel drive vehicles doing the class 4 trail. So not only do you ride to the top, it's fun as hell!! Then It's a short walk down hill to the exit point. The view is excellent, the cliff is tall and the landing area is beautiful. Then when it's all over you get in your car and go to the Moab diner for breakfast! Don't know why I like being at the top of that cliff so much, it just feels right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #45 December 13, 2005 It's because you got a ride to the top and didn't have to work to jump, you lazy bastard!!!!!!!!!! -Clint MacBeth Skydive Moab 435 259 JUMP M.O.A.B. Mother Of All Boogies Sept 19 - 23, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badenhop 0 #46 December 13, 2005 Hello, Tombstone. Because it feels right. I did seven there one day. Got fifty off it, haven't been back. Avery God bless you.================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaper 0 #47 December 14, 2005 and if the tower doesnt have a elevator it undoable!Go forth now, to the promised lands, and swear much unto each other, with mighty profanity and many personal attacks. T.A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #48 December 14, 2005 We just jumped in the canyon NW of Mineral B and OH MY GOD! SO overhung. Great exit point and landing area. Scarry climb out! Cool! -Clint MacBeth Skydive Moab 435 259 JUMP M.O.A.B. Mother Of All Boogies Sept 19 - 23, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaper 0 #49 December 14, 2005 didn't cross any fences did yaGo forth now, to the promised lands, and swear much unto each other, with mighty profanity and many personal attacks. T.A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #50 December 15, 2005 QuoteYeah, well... there's magical fairies that shoot flaming arrows through your canopy on the way down and... make my jump cooler. And thus, the mystery of just what Abbie was doing w/ a bow and arrows that day is finally revealed. -C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
