aj4218 0 #1 May 19, 2005 Just curious to know if anyone knows if a site in NE Spain has ever been jumped. As we can't identify BASE sites on the forum, the best way to identify it for anyone who's aware of it is that the exit point is a metal overhanging 'mirador' or viewing platform on the edge of a 2,200' ridge and there's at least 800' sheer directly underneath it. It was this ridge where I used to fly hang gliders in the late 70s when I lived nearby in Vitoria. I've got photos of the site on transparencies but can get them scanned if anyone's interested enough to see them. The site was visited by Mike McCarthy, Lyn George and a couple of others on my suggestion in the early 80s but they were weathered out. Email me at the dropzone.com address if you want to know more. I'll be fascinated to know if it's been jumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ojf1982 0 #2 May 19, 2005 I think it has been jumped. When I talked to a local when I was in Empuriabrava, he mentioned an E similar to your description.The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over - Hunter S. Thompson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windchaser17 0 #3 May 19, 2005 Yo that sounds very interresting, I currntly live in barcelona, spain and would like to know where this site is located. I do know a very similar place near here only the hight of the wall doesn't seem to match... email me [email protected]Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ojf1982 0 #4 May 20, 2005 You should talk to the local (I only know one, but I am sure there are others) at the dropzone in Empuriabrava who is a TI, he is the one who told me of the site.The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over - Hunter S. Thompson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 321Cya 0 #5 May 20, 2005 QuoteYo that sounds very interresting, I currntly live in barcelona, spain and would like to know where this site is located. I do know a very similar place near here only the hight of the wall doesn't seem to match... Quote Me too! And uhhh,...if it is the same place...then watch out for sigar smoking BASE jumpers and bikers! Give us a call mate! J. www.vandrunen.ch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aj4218 0 #6 May 20, 2005 I've sent all you guys (at your dz.com address) a map which should help ID where it is. Hopefully some picture posts next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aj4218 0 #7 May 25, 2005 Here's the pictures. Canyon 1 is looking over the edge of the 'mirador' Canyon 2 is from the other side of the canyon looking over towards the exit point. The little white dot in the very middle is the mirador from Canyon 1! Canyon 3 shows the mirador more clearly Canyon 4 gives an idea of where to fly out of the canyon Canyon 5 is anothe rview from the other side. The guys that visited in the early 80s reckoned there were several possible exit points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0 Go To Topic Listing
ojf1982 0 #4 May 20, 2005 You should talk to the local (I only know one, but I am sure there are others) at the dropzone in Empuriabrava who is a TI, he is the one who told me of the site.The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over - Hunter S. Thompson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #5 May 20, 2005 QuoteYo that sounds very interresting, I currntly live in barcelona, spain and would like to know where this site is located. I do know a very similar place near here only the hight of the wall doesn't seem to match... Quote Me too! And uhhh,...if it is the same place...then watch out for sigar smoking BASE jumpers and bikers! Give us a call mate! J. www.vandrunen.ch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aj4218 0 #6 May 20, 2005 I've sent all you guys (at your dz.com address) a map which should help ID where it is. Hopefully some picture posts next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aj4218 0 #7 May 25, 2005 Here's the pictures. Canyon 1 is looking over the edge of the 'mirador' Canyon 2 is from the other side of the canyon looking over towards the exit point. The little white dot in the very middle is the mirador from Canyon 1! Canyon 3 shows the mirador more clearly Canyon 4 gives an idea of where to fly out of the canyon Canyon 5 is anothe rview from the other side. The guys that visited in the early 80s reckoned there were several possible exit points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
aj4218 0 #6 May 20, 2005 I've sent all you guys (at your dz.com address) a map which should help ID where it is. Hopefully some picture posts next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj4218 0 #7 May 25, 2005 Here's the pictures. Canyon 1 is looking over the edge of the 'mirador' Canyon 2 is from the other side of the canyon looking over towards the exit point. The little white dot in the very middle is the mirador from Canyon 1! Canyon 3 shows the mirador more clearly Canyon 4 gives an idea of where to fly out of the canyon Canyon 5 is anothe rview from the other side. The guys that visited in the early 80s reckoned there were several possible exit points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
