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Can you base jump off Angel Falls?

On February 16, 1990 Jean-Marc Boivin took a successful BASE jump off 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) high Angel Falls (highest waterfall in the world) making it the first BASE jump from the Angel Falls' highest point.



Yes, it is physically possible and has been done, but BASE jumping off Angel Falls (Auyán-tepui) in Venezuela is exceptionally dangerous, logistically difficult, and often legally restricted in 2026. Angel Falls is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet), providing a massive "vertical drop" that is a dream for extreme athletes. However, the location is incredibly remote, requiring a multi-day trek or a private helicopter charter to reach the "tepui" summit. The jump is complicated by unpredictable updrafts and the mist from the falls, which can severely affect parachute deployment and visibility. Furthermore, the Venezuelan government frequently changes the permit requirements for Canaima National Park; in 2026, unauthorized jumps can lead to heavy fines or the confiscation of equipment. Most successful jumps are part of highly organized professional expeditions that include local guides and satellite communications. For the average person, BASE jumping here is not an "off-the-shelf" activity, and it remains one of the most technical and high-risk "exit points" in the world of extreme aerial sports.

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In U.S. National Parks, BASE jumping is generally prohibited, unless special permission is given. Other U.S. public land, including land controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, does not ban air delivery, and there are numerous jumpable objects on BLM land.

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The highest point of Angel Falls is 3,212 feet above sea level, so if you fell from there, your terminal velocity would be around 120 mph. You'd fall for about 4 seconds before hitting the ground, but that's not long enough to die from impact injury or drowning in the river below (unless you were unconscious).

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The highest waterfall in the world, the cataract drops 3,212 feet (979 metres) and is 500 feet (150 metres) wide at the base. It leaps from a flat-topped plateau, Auyán-Tepuí (“Devils Mountain”), barely making contact with the sheer face.

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It is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres (3,212 ft), and a plunge of 807 m (2,648 ft).

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You'll hike over big roots and stones and hear mysterious sounds coming from the jungle. You'll make your way through the forest until you reach a small plateau that boasts the best view of the Falls. You'll never forget the feeling of standing under the world's highest waterfall: Just enjoy the moment.

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The route is very steep at times, and scrambling techniques will be used along with using fixed ropes to ascend. You'll reach the summit and camp right at the wall's edge. It'll then take a further five days of trekking and exploring to reach the point where the abseil starts.

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