How to become a BASE Jumper in 60 Days - Documentary HD

A guide on how to become a base jumper in 60days
National Geographic: Adventure Wanted: The Eiger Base Jump
All the challenges Joby Ogwyn undertook were just warm-ups for his ultimate challenge: a BASE jump off the Eiger in Switzerland. Discover how to become a BASE Jumper.
Personal note:
I see this more as an infotainment show but it gives you a small idea on what it takes. Individual elements of courses can be booked however there is no full on Rooky to Base Jumper course that I am aware of. If you know of one post link below :-)
3..2..1.. See YA!

[@DanielRistowBASE]

Calls himself a badass mountaineer, takes a heli up instead of hiking the Eiger 😂😂😂

[@paraalpinist9571]

He is friends with Jeb Colorless, what more could you expect😂😂

[@KnjazNazrath]

Probably just time restraints for the show and/or an excuse for some aerial shots. Also, just because you can doesn't mean you have to.

[@idanghelber8282]

@@KnjazNazrath time restraints? it takes under two hours hike to get up there

[@jessebowles4705]

@@idanghelber8282 but why would you if you could just get up there by helicopter quicker. like you said it takes two hours hes climbed Mt.everest he can do a small 2 hour hike. this has to be one of the dumbest comments ive ever seen.

[@northbaseuk882]

I remember watching this before I started BASE. Now I watched like 30 seconds of it and thought "what an asshole" hahaha

[@ChapalaDrone]

WOW! As an avid skydive instructor and former BASE jumper, I thought reading the title, that this was the most irresponsible thing I had ever read. However, having an open mind and watching it, I have to say that this is the best representation of how to go about learning BASE in the safest way! In the beginning, there is a little miss-information. This is normal for someone who doesn't know skydiving. Then to fallow your reactions and emotions, it brought back great memories of my learning experience. "I have never been scared like that" is exactly the words I would use to describe my first BASE jump. This Documentary is a GREAT representation of going from inexperience to an educated jumper! I feel the one missing part is to inform people just how much time and money were spent on the learning process, because both were EXTENSIVE!!! Those of you making uneducated comments should really go educate yourself because you just make yourself look foolish. As for wing-suit and proximity flying, he was using a beginner suit but was not educated enough in those to have done them. I think this was a very responsible approach to this topic. Joby, welcome to a new world, I hope you have been enjoying it. Don't forget the beer.

[@sanataj]

What does the skill of skydiving bring to base jumping, or wingsuit flying? I have never done any of these activities. I know they all use parachutes. I have done one tandem paraglider flight. That was ace!

[@ChapalaDrone]

Harry Bean, think of BASE as racing at Indy, or bull riding. Sure you can jump right in and do it but your chances greatly improved if you first know how to drive a car, or ride a horse. That is what skydiving is to BASE jumping

[@Hiosho]

yeah i agree...u have to get to know the aerodynamics...how to react in bumpy situations..dang..

[@northbaseuk882]

Canopy control, stable body position, knowledge of the gear, packing skills...

[@sukhoi34]

Is BASE jumping scary

[@Bryanj2222]

120 jumps in 5 weeks!? lucky bastard

[@user-zg4lp4ep4t]

Money...

[@jenslukaslundkoustrup3193]

my brother only had one...

[@Bryanj2222]

@@jenslukaslundkoustrup3193 sorry to hear that

[@1Jiub]

@@jenslukaslundkoustrup3193 Couldn't afford more? Cheap bastard

[@Shuey187]

After seeing so many videos of amazing base jumpers making the sport look so easy and fun, it's awesome to see a video like this that really puts it into perspective.

[@michaelarmstrong4556]

Pretty impressed that Joel Olsteen was able to become a base jumper in 60 days.

[@maritzaa702]

LMBO!

[@robertf6409]

😂😂😂

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

Legendary comment

[@jessespad]

Phil 4:13

[@joeshmo8854]

How to become a base jumper in 60 days?... Have National Geographic fund it apparently

[@MadBalmer1]

I would think it takes some balls as well. Most people don't skydive and most skydivers would never jump off a cliff/mountain. It takes a different sort of animal to do this regardless of who is paying the bills

[@robertosaleri9888]

@@MadBalmer1 u u u u u u uh... gran gran gran grandiosa respuesta... Hay muchisima gente qué habla, o aún pejor escribe, solo porqué tienen la boca o las manos... sin usar el cerebro... sin qué se les se pueda mirar en la cara... así sin sentido... gente qué va judgando los otros porqué la su vida es inútil y incoloro... Leonés de teclado. Zeros absolutos. Yo esto lo llamaría: "Jaque mate"... Respecto. La mí personalisima y humilde opinión (quiero precisar qué tengo el terror de la altura) es qué eres un grande. 😳😉🔝👏👏👏🔝😉😳

[@maxntjeXxX]

the best turorial there is on youtube, if anyone wants to get into this sport. respect

[@Anneka702]

There's not enough videos on BASE jumping I've literally watched every single one Even the tributes

[@northbaseuk882]

Make your own, that's what I did :)

[@wessfulton644]

That was an incredibly entertaining, exciting and insightful video. Hats off to those three for the success they've worked so hard to attain. Great documentary.

[@michaelchesnut1612]

This guys journey was incredible... I'm retired base jumper, began in eighties with static lining T-10 military rounds , and base jumping with skydiving gear until the sport technically advanced. I can't imagine condensing years of jumping into 60 days. Pouchert was an amazing man himself. Base 386

[@aidankiely3951]

great show, I learned that there is no relative wind when you jump from a balloon. plus he makes the whole thing look easy by doin it in 60 days. fair play, blue skies man

[@skyym3629]

That makes me feel bad when the guy says when he was young his parents were told by his teacher that he was a dreamer and that was a bad thing. I have always taught my child, there is noting you cannot do. I remember being told what i was not allowed to do, but never, what I could do. We always need to let our children know that they can do whatever they put there mind to and want to do. The support from a parent or parents, are more beneficial than any other thing a child could ever have. Awesome video of this guy recording his journey from a normal person, to an extreme athlete you read about or see pictures of. What a inspiring video. Thanks bro for sharing your experience with the rest of us just watching and dreaming.

[@taipyra]

Absolutle amazing documentary. In fact i never leave any comments, this time i couldnt hold myslef. It is just right on time while struggling with direction, dreaming about base jumping, this guy refilled my plans with inspiration!

[@MrScottysace]

same

[@victoryworldtv3369]

I love Skydiving ❤

[@danwaldie4661]

Wish I’d had great instruction like that when I started skydiving. The standup landings were impressive.

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

Very informative, along with quite the transformation in such a short period--nice job Joby.

[@TheOzflyer]

That first AFF jump landing was good, I remember my first ever landing, I was like a tumbleweed!

[@tommylundy2495]

I can't imagine the wall of fear, standing on the edge. Every instinct we've gained the past couple million years to NOT throw yourself off a cliff has to get ignored. Crazy. I'd love to try

[@MadBalmer1]

Yeah I completely agree... and that is the crazy fear I face in 6 weeks for the first time

[@JamesNationMusic]

Just remember after watching this that Joby had the best training available in the world. Some people should NOT be base jumping even with 200 skydives. Watch this video and enjoy his adventure. YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT GET THE SAME RESULTS OR YOU MAY EVEN DIE...

[@Skydive403]

Nice one James! Bridge time maybe!? :D -Kevin, Big sky

[@NN-lo5fy]

I'm not sure he mastered the canopy skills enough.

[@Husholdninger]

very touching. Let no one destroy your dreams.

[@juanjones7542]

Anders Axelsen ok if he had the jumps before... I bet he had 100 or 150 maybe 300 before the video if someone can afford this training why judge ??

[@NME10E]

This is what I have been looking for, my dream is to BASE jump wearing a squirrel suit in Switzerland and this has given me so much to look foreword to! I can't wait to join a brotherhood of few who are driven by passion for truly living LIFE!!!!!

[@paultowmy1877]

Loved it. Very inspiring. Maybe I'll get a chance to do some BASE yet. Surprised by some of the negative comments by the elitists. Who are you people who want to restrict it and make it harder for people to acheive their dreams? Suddenly you're an accomplished skydiver but with the attitude of those who who once upon a time, said people shouldn't skydive AT ALL. If it's my life, my choice. If I die, why is it 'your' problem? Let's all go back to 'prohibition' - yay!?!

[@terrysullivan4098]

Yes, it is about $ 2500 to get to the A licence. Then you can rent the gear for around $65-80 / day ( like at Perris Valley Skydive). Jumps are around $ 22 / jump. So a day of skdiving, like 6 jumps, would cost around $ 215. Add gas and food plus around $ 50 if you want a packer to pack for you. Under $ 300 per day. Much less for wind tunnel training and it's very worth it.

[@kevinstone9638]

Congratulations on your jumps. Looking forward to getting into Skydiving and BASE myself.

[@lwar5711]

Have you?

[@dariousvex]

I have watched one video where Jokke Sommer said he is afraid of heights, and he is one of the best ( my favorite ).

[@Darksagan]

Crazy seeing haters in this community too. Congrats too him he put in the work and it paid off.

[@SebsWorld]

@@Darksagan he died base jumping not long after this documentary

[@h1nkle]

34:26 lmao “you have to perform, because if you don’t.. youre dead”

[@asso24k]

Ohhhh my God!!! Everything I have dreamed in my life in 1 video.Congratulation! Just: AMAZING!!

[@ilovewatchingrawsd]

best basejumping dokumentary on youtube

[@lobbyrobby]

Awesome video. I don't know much about parachutes but those openings seemed hard! You can even hear him grunt.

[@SladkaPritomnost]

Very good school/instructors, very, very helpful.

[@Steve-bf1uy]

That last slider up opening looked pretty hard. I’m sure he felt that for a few days.

[@baiatudintei]

it"s good to have National Geografic as your sponsor !! amazing movie !!

[@phutton88]

Yea this sport will make you get a bit choked up sometimes. Lots of chemicals and bonding with the best people and, unfortunately, losing some friends. Took 5 years, including more skydiving and BASE in the last year; I lost a friend that was just a state away. The day I found out was shocking and I wasn’t feeling real bad. The next day I was a crying baby for HOURS from the moment I woke up. It sucked! Getting choked up just thinking about it. I’m a skydiving instructor that looks for BASE jumps when I’m free. Gonna try to jump a huge antenna tomorrow.

[@Finnmakesfilms]

its good though as in a sense you get to learn the procedure from rookie(at base jumping) to being able to jump. No one is saying they will do it in 90 days, but they can learn from this guys experience about how that could approach the steps to becoming a base jumper

[@trading-university.]

Awesome. At 41:45 it looks almost like a slider down jump.. he needs a new packer lol that was a hard opening

[@tommylundy2495]

Whiplash baby

[@SmossyYT]

Absolutely incredible Video, Ive been looking for something along the lines of this for a very long time, To kind of show me the road Im going to have to travel to become a certified skydiver and possibly earn my wingsuit one day. Cheers to you for sharing.

[@RyanAviation1761]

Dustin is correct. The lower you go, the more dangerous it is. Correct, BASE rigs only have one chute, but there are multiple "malfunctions" that can be fixed given time and altitude.

[@phillipprestontrading]

You conquered Fear man. God bless You!! Great video

[@vukasingonzales7126]

Tis is my dream, i hope i do this some day! Amazingg

[@shaun919]

Awesome video...nice to see someone's journey into the world of base jumping ! Helps you picture the emotional journey as well... I know I'll go for it one day, but even though I have 100+ skydives..I don't feel ready yet :) I'll keep on jumping out of perfectly good airplanes until the moment is right !

[@ImJeffRoe]

you base jumpin yet amigo?

[@shaun919]

@@ImJeffRoe haha I love that you checked-in on a 10 year old comment :D I didn't go through with base jumping... but I did quit my corporate career and became a wind tunnel instructor 6 years ago, skydiving LO and event organiser ;-)

[@ImJeffRoe]

@@shaun919 hell yeah, what tunnel you work at ?

[@klaarnou]

Is this guy on the base fatality list yet? Taking short cuts to base jumping is a solid plan to get on the list.

[@MegaTriumph1]

It was one hell of a jump. Yes you should gotten a lot out of it because it is right up there in crazy land. What a thrill.

[@dustintellier]

Jumping lower is actually more dangerous... less time for your parachute to open. Less time to deal with any malfunction.

[@saraivatoledo1842]

Jeez, you´re pretty smart ...

[@tommylundy2495]

Wow thanks I thought the lower I got the more time I'd have til earth..

[@sandroperin]

Congratulations buddy for what you have accomplished in such a short time, it would take a much longer time for most of the people and i realy would like to say that now you are a real SKYDIVER and will be come a great one. Parabéns !!!

[@Carmoflage]

yeah, normal working humans beeings don´t have X month time non stop, nor money, to crank out x Jumps a day with personal training. I just finished my Skydive-licence in germany and it took me about 4 month to pump out 21 jumps. with many weekends were the weather was shitty or other stuff going on preventing me from jumping. (i started my journey Years ago but was forced to take a break because of work and covid, so i already hat 11 jumps prior; and was not forced to start at zero again)

[@LiggyMustard]

omg... the way he describes the dead air jump...... i need to do that. i just skydived for the first time and that was unbelivable. i need to do that!

[@freeflyinbase3061]

I'm not mad lol, im just trying to keep you alive so you dont end up as a statistic. Its a reality check when you see a close friend bounce off the earth. Yes some people have started base without any experience but its a massive risk that I would not recommend to anyone. Plus skydiving is awesome fun as well you'd love it.

[@ProjectNobleServer]

Can't tell if he looks like R.A. Dickey or Bill Nye the Science Guy

[@CelticJayGarden]

Great Video! Loved it!

[@Carnahanqueen]

truly inspiring much love from Marksville la. aka. avoyelles parish💜

[@HybOj]

wow, I was thinking bout AFF as a 1st step few weeks ago... man, Im scared of heights, nice vid, I like it

[@verox2012]

that was really great , i think i should add base jumping to my to DO list :)

[@MR-md1ne]

what a great story!!! welll done!!!!

[@zauche81]

It's a Birdman Tracksuit ! Very nice documentation !!!!

[@DarkLord666SK]

42:45 ... right side... shadow face

[@redc0sm0s]

Amazing video mate. But 120mph wind exiting the aircraft? Sure the jump pilots go to slow safe cruise at around 80kts?

[@PetrPolach]

He trained 30mis in wind tunnel? Wwow... that costs a load of money!!!! :DD

[@Cookies205]

30 minute block of time in the tunnel is $500 plus another $100 for the coaching A decent amount of money, but not too bad, especially if the show is paying for it

[@FindYourVoice1]

It would have been better if on the Perrine Bridge he would have said "Well that sounds easy, then why is my heart pounding so fast? The only thought on my mind is what on span am I doing?"

[@dwightbernheimer331]

95% Cash... 5% Everyone Else... 'Nuff said!!!... But it was entertaining... I love helicopters... And 8m speed wings... Thanks for posting...

[@babiiblueboi]

great film. loved it.

[@conormcalymcoil7002]

yes joby skydive,fly wingsuit and more

[@GGarnier37]

Yeah, english isnt my mothertongue and i sometimes had to rewatch 3-4 times before get what the video said but it was worth it

[@jamesbrown8906]

Really enjoyed this...

[@NFtheend]

this will give me nightmares :(. I'm terrified of heights. But, as a first step, skydiving I will do. Sounds simple - jump and activate parachute regardless if you're on a helicopter, a balloon, or a mountain, but it's not.

[@chrisward7582]

Very inspiring, thank you :)

[@D1987Gd]

NICE VIDEO GOOD ADVICE AND TUITION. !! IM ENVIOUS. !!

[@anastasiospapadopoulos9397]

Very inspiring. but all technical dreams needs a sponsor.

[@bryanfong3550]

Is it only me? I think I can’t even get myself out of that helicopter at 39:00 LOL 🙈

[@KurtWeidman]

im more stoked than he is, i just want to send it already

[@aevans692]

8 to 10 jumps a day , I'm lucky to get three in :o

[@Baltasaurs]

The AFF course cost about US $1300 and you have to make at least 150 jumps. So yeah it's kinda expensive, but it is totaly worth it!

[@iz5772]

29:57... the good ol' day you had a helicopter taking aerial photoshoot.

[@AlexGeek]

2008. Time goes by. Now there are more modern wingsuits, and drones for taking footage.

[@guerreirodede]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@AOpsyche]

top notch music in this whole documentary, damn

[@charlescouncill]

What an excellent adventure!! Blue Skies!! D-5699

[@miloisbad]

Was that a slider down packjob at the eiger?

[@jazer3257]

proud for him.

[@sergiosantos7314]

Nice! Very Nice!

[@aaron7739]

If national geographic payed of me to be a pro base jumper, i would be so happy

[@TOM-ov8oc]

I thinkll I'll jump off my bridge with my home made parachute .When I hit the water at a hundred miles an hour and turned into moosh Who cares the World's first base jumper with his umbrella Parachute ! The next person that trys it may need more reinforcement but you'll get her if its doesn't work you'll still be a Base Jumper WE Gotta Think Positive here !

[@LiamFriar]

Wish i had £1500 to do my license:( doing a tandem for my 16th birthday next mobth though, cant wait:)) One of my mates does skydiving/wingsuiting/BASE and he done a jump off a pylon yesterday haha id rather stick to cliffs and big buildings

[@samcdigweed]

I'm in a similar position to you. I'm 16, and was desperate to do skydiving for my 16th, but my parents wouldn't sign the consent form, as they say it's too dangerous. I've research into it and have said it's statistically quite safe, and although things can and do go wrong, chances are quite minimal. I also watch way too many skydiving/BASE/wingsuit videos, and it just makes me want to become qualified! How did you tandem go ? :)

[@LiamFriar]

Was awesome, most fun i have ever had the instructor even let me steer the chute haha

[@melovetorun]

I too want to get into skydiving so that one day I can sport a wingsuit. Jeb Corliss and Jokke Sommer have really inspired me here on KZbin.

[@euklid216]

i don't see why you'd rather stick to buildings and cliffs, considering a '180' is way more problematic when you jump off of those. the 'safest' thing you can jump is a bridge or something similar. either way, your comment is six months old now. have you saved up some money yet? i'm curious because i was in the same position as you when i was 15/16 and then finally had the money (2400€) at the age of 19, which was last year. most money i've spent so far. best investment though.

[@LiamFriar]

Nah, i got a job and if i saved i could have done it, but unfortunatly i lost my job and am going through some hard times atm so skydiving is last on my list

[@acernera]

This guy went from Perrine to the Alps in one step....???? Jezzzzzzzzzus

[@RandyLeftHandy]

I think he already knew how to jump, this is the guy that was with Jeb Corliss when he crashed on table mountain.

[@sanataj]

Really ? You have the knowledge to say that the guy is only pretending to be a beginner?

[@RandyLeftHandy]

Harry Bean No, but it is a little odd that he does his first base jump and within a few years he's best friends with Jeb Corliss. I do know that he was in the mountain climbing scene before he started jumping so maybe he already knew a lot of people in the jumping scene as well. His connections and previous experience made him a natural choice for this documentary, That sounds logical at least.

[@terrible2u]

i really like how you're walking to the balloon with your chest-strap undone.. shows how a total badass you are! ;)

[@MrAntigua123]

awesome video!

[@spicewitch3584]

Anyone notice the colors red and blue used in every thing filmed lately? But what does it mean?

[@Duncan_1971]

When are you base jumping back to the uk ?

[@Vylkeer]

This dude is awesome!

[@connorford3284]

I just based jumped off a 85 story building wow what a rush

[@sixbells99]

Joby is the Mickey Mouse pin up boy for a Disney version of BASE. He did not become a base jumper in 60 days, I only see him jumping from Span and Earth, where’s the building and Antenna? He didn’t get a base number? From the get go this film is misleading, entertaining and honey coating none the less. But it’s basically strictly dancing for BASE jumpers. The exits were chosen with safety in mind, top jumpers to guide and risk assess and no bandit jumping( understandable but its part of BASE). Even the mushroom is hardly one of most dangerous jumps, it has a long fall time. Its ridiculous to says you can be a BASE jumper in 60 days that’s how people get killed when they believe such things. Just browse through the BASE fatalities list. Anybody wants to see the truth of BASE instead of the Disney version look for “the bridge to nowhere” by Антон Калюжный its shocking but it’s truthful. I suggest anyone inspired to take up BASE after Joby’s version should watch Bridge to nowhere and then decide. Or should I say SE jumping since that’s or Joby did. You also don't need to look like a 70's porn star. Everyone should live or die the way they want, but let’s at least have truth out there instead of some Sesame Street version. This version is one side of the coin but lets also have the other.

[@error.418]

I think the problem is it's not a coin, with one side and another. It's complex and personal, and no one should see one person's experience as being the definition of the experience.

[@mickdel]

How was your journey? You could put up a few replies with some deeper analysis. Im envious :( Big respect.

[@error.418]

You don't have to get a BASE number to be a BASE jumper. In fact, many BASE jumpers don't agree with the BASE number system. It creates something organized, which BASE is not supposed to be, in there eyes.

[@mickdel]

I wonder what the percentage of BASE jumpers registered with a Base # is?

[@error.418]

mickdel We'll never know. It's a rogue sport, so there are many people who BASE jump and keep that a secret. I have met many BASE jumpers who have hit all four object types in the acronym, but vehemently refuse to ever get a BASE number and speak out against it. I've met quite a few of those people. But that isn't to say there aren't many BASE jumpers who enjoy the BASE number system, and many newer BASE jumpers make it a goal to get their number as soon as possible. There have been a handful who have hit all four on their first day of BASE, which is reckless and stupid, but, well... rogue sport.

[@100forks]

Those that can, DO. Those that can't, complain about those that CAN.

[@northbaseuk882]

Meh. I did it. I still think he's an asshole.

[@alexmurray7524]

f*cking phenomenal!! inspiring process to watch

[@preadb]

Straight from the bridge to the Eiger? Ske-he-hetchy!

[@itsmemark1097]

what is the proper place for this kind of training and how much money should needed at the initial stage .Can any please inform me I am Doing this From my heart But it is not available in my country.......I need proper guide line to make a career in this field.

[@FindYourVoice1]

There are a bunch of places all over the world.

[@SOLDOZER]

That canopy opening was rough. I thought his shoes were going to fly off.

[@cber33]

If he was doing an AFF program (which he did), each jump is about $250. Rigs and equipment are included. A packing class also usually goes for around $200. Its about $20 a jump when you already have an AFF license, paid your dues, and spent the money on your personal rig. He would also of had to buy another rig for base jumping since the're not the same as skydiving. These prices are for everyday people, he probably spent much more with his personalized attention.

[@ilovetails123]

32:30 William murderface murderface murderface!

[@user-sd7qt3hy8l]

Every hobby in life can be expensive. Collecting classic cars can be hundreds of thousands. Smoking cigarettes can be hundreds a month. Even being a drug addict costs tons of money. Skydiving is the same. It can be costly and expensive at first, but once you start making the right connections and meet people with planes it can be relatively cheap...All you really need is the rig and experience. Heck you can even BASE jump for free.

[@johnandrews5287]

Its cool what he did and looks amazing,.. but I'd never do it or want to try. Life is too precious to leave it to chance on purpose, especially for close family, wife or kids who would be the ones suffering if there was a tragedy. There's other things in life that are more fulfilling. All the power to these guys, though.

[@RolasitalufanaiLT]

I'm sorry, but in my opinion, life is one, and it's short! And huge downside of human nature that there are people aroud you, always attached to you - friends, family, kids. Don't want to sound cruel, but in that view, it's true. It stops you from doing what you actually want by yourself. Everybody dies, not many lives. That's the whole point. And having a job, living in a big house with happy family and kids is fulfilling only because we know it as 'common'. In other words, boring, especially when you are young and phisically capable of doing activities like shown in this video

[@petefelix3616]

nice job