BASE jumping (/ beɪs /) is the activity of jumping from fixed objects, using a parachute to descend to the ground.

Jun 16, 2026 · Two people were pronounced dead at the scene: the athlete, 39-year-old Andrew Lewis of Moab, Utah, and Danny Joe Kregle, who was in his 50s, the sheriff’s office said.

Apr 14, 2026 · Dean Potter died in a BASE-jumping accident on May 16, 2015. Here’s everything to know about Dean Potter's death and final years.

Mar 6, 2026 · BASE jumping carries serious risks, with fatality rates far higher than skydiving. Here’s what the data says about accidents, causes, and safety.

Jun 15, 2026 · A professional 39-year-old slackliner — who performed as Madonna sang at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show — died in a BASE jumping incident in Utah over the weekend.

Jun 14, 2026 · MOAB, Utah — Two people died in a BASE jumping accident Sunday near Moab, including a well-known stunt performer and outdoor adventure guide.

Apr 11, 2022 · In its purest form, BASE jumping involves highly trained extreme athletes who climb to great heights on manmade structures or tall cliff faces to make their leaps. Unlike skydiving, BASE …

1 day ago · The two men died during a tandem BASE jump — in which a passenger is harnessed to an experienced jumper and the pair descends together on one parachute — the sheriff’s office …

Jun 15, 2026 · A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, …

Jun 11, 2025 · This extreme sport involves jumping from fixed objects using a parachute to break the fall. If you’re curious about what BASE jumping is, how it works, and why people risk their lives doing …