El Gigante Jumped in Mexico

guest · March 17th, 2002, 11:06 PM

On March 16 at 9:30 A.M. Double D from Mile Highsville jumped off the top of El Gigante in Chihuahua, Mexico. :7 D took a 12-13 second delay and had a pretty descent landing for the most unhospitable martian looking L.Z. in all of Mexico. I waited 4 minutes and launched my Birdman/Sorceror combo, taking a comfortable 18-19 second delay. My un-glorious landing on a 45 degree slope left me unhurt and intact. This cliff is officially called 885 meters, but I beleive it to be between 24-2600 ft. This is a permit only jump as it is in a national park. The application procees should be sorted out inside of the next 3-6 months. Without the invaluable help, support, and red tape guidance from the Mexican Gov. and many many local individuals this project could not be realized.
I will post pics and access info soon.............
J and the Basehound

guest · March 18th, 2002, 05:21 AM

Is this part of Barranca de Cobre? Where in Chi is it?

guest · March 19th, 2002, 10:03 PM

Esta un poco retidado en El Canyon del Cobre. Esta adentro del Parke Basaseachic.
J and the Basehound
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guest · April 5th, 2002, 05:22 PM

Yo J, I just saw some video, and all I can say is wow! What a killer trip! Cool jumps and the chance to learn from one of the best. You lucky dog, or should I say basehound. Congrats dude.

**460** · April 5th, 2002, 06:40 PM

Awesome!

How was access though???? Was it a mild technical climb or a difficult hike or what???

There are definetly some cool sites in Mexico. I drove there to jump a 2000' cliff with no governmental restrictions but was winded out. ;(

Chris Stokely
basejump@rice.edu

Gabriel · April 8th, 2002, 12:43 PM

Hi
I am planning to do the trip in two months is there any info you could share ? I am a mexican Base jumper and i am jumping many cliffs in México , the only thing is that Chihuahua is too far from Mexico City :P