BASE Jumping

Admit It: Kony 2012 Is Making a Difference

25 May 2012

Invisible Children, the group behind the viral video phenomenon Kony 2012, has been vilified for its "white savior complex," evangelical donor base, financial record, particularly $1 million on travel expenses, over-simplified message and hipster do-nothing-ism. But it will be increasingly difficult for the advocacy group's critics to make the case for its inefficacy following the Senate Armed ...

Man Skydives Without a Parachute

23 May 2012

You’ve probably seen videos of people skydiving or base jumping using a wingsuit. This allows extreme sports enthusiasts to gain some lift while in free fall, allowing them to fly past obstacles at terminal velocity. It’s amazing to watch. Typically …

Man survives 2,400-foot helicopter jump without a parachute

23 May 2012

Stuntman Gary Connery has pulled off a truly amazing feat, jumping 2,400 from a helicopter and landing safely on the ground without the use of a parachute. The 42-year-old Connery made his landing on top of 18,600 cardboard boxes in a stunt captured live on video by the London Telegraph. "I feel absolutely wonderful, I [...]