Cassi Creek: Looks
higher, too.
Recently a Russian has base jumped from Everest using a
wing suit. The media coverage has made
it sound as if he jumped from the summit.
In actuality, he jumped from a much lower point, 7220 meters. His jump took place on the north, Kang Shung
face of Everest.
BASE jumper sets
world record for highest jump—from Mt. Everest
www.grindtv.com/.../base-jumper-leaps-from-face-of-mount-everest-sets...
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day ago – Earlier this month,
Rozov outdid himself, jumping from the north face of
Mount Everest at 23,667 feet and completing the world's
highest BASE.
Since
the base camp on the North approaches to Everest is around 16,000 feet above
sea level and advance base at about 20,000 feet above sea level. The maximum
descent would be 7,000 vertical feet with the more likely ca. 5,000 vertical
feet. No mean feat at all. He displayed a lot of determination and
courage. Not at all something I’d
attempt.
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