Description
SEE THE ACTION
4-DAY BASE JUMPING COURSE IN IDAHO
ABOUT THE COURSE
START YOUR
BASE JUMPING JOURNEY
This 4-day training course at the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, is tailored to give students the skills to start their BASE jumping journey. The bridge is 486 feet tall, providing a safe and spacious landing zone.
The course has been designed by instructors with over 25 years of combined experience. Initially structured by Jimmy and Marta, the course was updated and fine-tuned by Ben and Brett over the last 10 years to ensure it’s both effective and enjoyable.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
OVER 20 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
BEN SCHWARTZ
With over 1,000 BASE jumps across 9 countries, Ben has been part of the Apex team since 2014. Outside of BASE, he is an aerospace engineer who enjoys skiing, speed flying, and SCUBA diving.
BRETT WHIP
A born Alaskan, Brett has made over 750 jumps at over 75 exits since joining the Apex team in 2014. He now travels the country as a field technician.
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REQUIREMENTS & COURSE DETAILS
REQUIREMENTS:
- 200 Skydives (minimum)
- Heads-up attitude and capabilities
- Helmet (no non-rated skydiving helmets)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 4 days of training and jumping at the Perrine Bridge
- As many BASE jumps as time and weather allow (usually 5-15 jumps, depending on student goals and conditions)
- BASE-specific container and canopy rental at no extra charge
- Low student-to-instructor ratio (max 2:1)
- Supervised packing
- Ground school and pre-jump briefings
- Videos of jumps taken during the course
- Advanced Ground School (site evaluation, strategies, safety, gear knowledge)
- Apex goodie bag (includes t-shirt, pull-up cord, stickers, and more)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lodging (discounted rate available upon booking)
- Meals
- Transportation
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Out-of-Course Gear Rental: If you need gear after the course, we offer canopy and container rental at $20 per jump, plus a one-time inspection fee of $70.
- Recurrency Auditing: After completing the FBJC, you are always invited to join us again at the bridge for ongoing guidance and support. A recurrency fee applies for packing assistance.
- Optional pre-FBJC packing course available at the Apex BASE factory in Temecula, CA. The more you prepare for packing before the course, the better the chance of you getting more jumps during the course.
APEX FIRST BASE JUMP COURSE
READY TO TAKE THE LEAP
INTO BASE JUMPING?
The Apex First BASE Jump Course is designed for qualified skydivers ready to take the leap into BASE jumping. This course is held at the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, standing 486 feet above the Snake River, with a large grassy landing area, offering the ideal location for first jumps, continuing advancement, and plenty of fun!
