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Skiing + Bridge + Parachute = Outrageous BASE Jumps

When most people think of skiing, grinding, and BASE jumping, they don't picture all three together. But for the first time ever, Mike Wilson… more
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Skiing + Bridge + Parachute = Outrageous BASE Jumps
Passing Time

Skiing + Bridge + Parachute = Outrageous BASE Jumps

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  • BASE Jumping
  • Bridges
When most people think of skiing, grinding, and BASE jumping, they don't picture all three together. But for the first time ever, Mike Wilson combined all of these atop a high bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, with a little help from a production crew from Stept Studios. After packing down bags of ice to build a ski ramp, Wilson took off to practice his grind on the railing—and then fell unexpectedly. Some quick thinking and safety precautions prevented a potential disaster, and Wilson insisted on trying the stunt again. His second attempt was executed perfectly, all the way from the grind on the railing to the perfect double-flip as he skied off the bridge.

Produced by Stept Studios. Stept Studios on instagram
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Skiing + Bridge + Parachute = Outrageous BASE Jumps
Passing Time

Skiing + Bridge + Parachute = Outrageous BASE Jumps

When most people think of skiing, grinding, and BASE jumping, they don't picture all three together. But for the first time ever, Mike Wilson combined all of these atop a high bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, with a little help from a production crew from Stept Studios. After packing down bags of ice to build a ski ramp, Wilson took off to practice his grind on the railing—and then fell unexpectedly. Some quick thinking and safety precautions prevented a potential disaster, and Wilson insisted on trying the stunt again. His second attempt was executed perfectly, all the way from the grind on the railing to the perfect double-flip as he skied off the bridge.

Produced by Stept Studios. Stept Studios on instagram
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