Joshua Bregmen, a 34-year-old British adventurer, has set a new world record for the highest altitude ski-BASE jump. Bregmen leaped from Mera Peak in the Himalayas, a staggering 5,716 meters (18,753 feet) above sea level, and parachuted to the ground, surpassing the previous record of 4,359 meters (14,301 feet) set by Frenchman Matthias Giraud in 2019.
Ski-BASE jumping merges skiing with BASE jumping, and Bregmen’s achievement was the result of over two weeks of preparation. His team faced numerous challenges, including hiking and skiing to the jump site, camping at high altitudes, and clearing debris from the jump area. Their efforts were driven by a dual purpose: to support a charity and raise awareness about human trafficking in Nepal.
The attempt nearly faltered when the team initially encountered unsuitable terrain. However, they eventually discovered a suitable slope after significant effort to clear and prepare the area. Despite extreme exhaustion, altitude sickness, and the physical demands of the preparation, Bregmen and his team pushed through.
The record-breaking jump was self-funded, with Bregmen using borrowed gear, second-hand skis, and minimal sponsorship. “You don’t need all the fancy glitz; you just need a can-do attitude with a sense of adventure,” Bregmen noted.
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