NPS's BASE Jumper Suspect List
I couldn't resist posting this. Here are two conflicting documents from the NPS. Maybe one of the more friendly rangers will someday smuggle "the list" out of the park and into the hands of a BASE jumper. NPS discrimination has got to stop. We do no harm to NPS lands and would simply like to enjoy our sport, just like the climbers and hang gliders. Conflicting Document #1
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MORNING REPORT
To: All National Park Service Areas and Offices
From: Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office
Day/Date: Thursday, August 24, 1995
Broadcast: By 1000 ET
2) Information Request - New River Gorge is beginning preparations for Bridge
Day, the annual October event which draws about 200,000 spectators and nearly
600 parachuting and repelling enthusiasts who jump from the 876-foot-high
bridge. Due to increased competition for jumping sites nationwide, more and
more parks are experiencing such activities. New River Gorge would like to
hear from parks that have these activities to learn about their experiences and
to develop a list of BASE jumping suspects that other parks would like them to
keep a look out for. The park has had considerable success in apprehension,
sentencing and extradition in the past. Contact Tony Liquori by phone at
304-574-0165 or via cc:Mail at "NERI RM&VP Canyon District". [Rick Brown,
Acting CR, NERI]
Conflicting Document #2
See attached letter (they have always stated that no list exists!).
