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BASE jumpers leap into summer
Memorial Day weekend fund-raiser marks beginning of BASE jumping season in Twin Falls
By Times-News

TWIN FALLS -- Organizers jumped at the chance Saturday to raise money for a good cause.

As many as 100 parachuting participants were expected to gather at the Perrine Bridge and BASE jump from dawn to dusk throughout Memorial Day weekend -- the sport's unofficial season opener. Their goal: Raise money for a paramedic program in the Magic Valley.

BASE is an acronym for Buildings, Antennae, Spans and Earth. The Perrine Bridge, which stretches 1,500 feet across the Snake River Canyon, is the longest span bridge in the West. At 486 feet above the river, it is significant to the BASE jumpers who come to Twin Falls from around the world because it is possible to legally jump from the bridge year-round.

Jamie Boutwell is a BASE jumper who moved to Twin Falls from Ohio because of the Perrine Bridge. He and David Woodhead, owner of Woody's bar at 213 Fifth Ave. S., organized the weekend fund-raiser.

"It's our way of giving back to the community," Boutwell said. "We really appreciate the support we receive from people here in Twin Falls."

-- Tom Aiello

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Their goal: Raise money for a paramedic program in the Magic Valley.

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congrats to one crazy Arkansas guy out there for his 100th base. And I like the idea of supporting paramedics i should have gone!
Joe

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