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#60 Anne Helliwell: innovation, pioneering, BASE jumping legend


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In this episode, host Matt Blank pulls over with Anne Helliwell to get a look into the renaissance era of BASE jumping.  An integral part of creating BASE specific equipment, Anne pioneered and invented a substantial portion of the techniques and technology BASE jumpers use today. She’s been an active jumper for close to four decades, leading and participating in jumps all over the world. We touch on everything from the innovation process for the first BASE specific equipment, to what it was like for her to learn how to BASE jump when they were still inventing the rules. By all accounts, Anne is a living legend of the sport who’s narrative gives helpful context for anyone who is pursuing BASE jumping.

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