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I've been pillaging through old magazines and I've found article about Californian chick Michele jumping in our Gorge. She had off-heading and bad cliff hit, she ended up with some broken bones. Does anybody know story behind? I'm particularly interested at exit point choice.

I don't know details however I know michele, and I know that she used to date micke over at the other board. That accident was ~ 2000 so kind of old news but she's fully recovered and she's a cool chick.

DT

Hm, I think Mr. Begic knows more, in fact I think the cliff strike at your cliff in his video "Beyond Extreme" is what you are talking about, a really nasty scene....

Alo Tome reci nešto na ovu temu ....

They were not particularly familiar with the area, and jumping what they knew.

Exit point selection was generally made for the experienced jumpers on the load, and probably wasn't appropriate for a beginner.

If you do a forum search for my "Boyfriends and BASE" post, you'll recognize this incident as one of my examples.

Ya I remember that very old footage. That is a good example of the rule/reason NOT to stick an Arm or Leg out in an unavoidable object strike.
I believe it was her leg that took the worst of the damage. Personally I am not looking forward to my first cliff strike.

The Gorge belongs to mother nature. The French are blessed to be keepers of that beautiful place.

Exit point was Pichnibul.

There were several two ways and Mick prior to Michelle's exit. Several suffered off headings a/c localised turbulence/wind at opening point. Michelle had a 180 and seemed stunned by her predicament and could only think of bracing herself with her leg. She then tried to pull the canopy off the wall and landed on a ledge. I was supposed to exit next but stayed on top to initiate rescue.

What can I say. I was VERY impressed with the professionalism, diligence, and quiet manner in which the French performed the rescue. It seems that on many occasions, rescue's done in western / english speaking countries are a drama. If not is not due to inefficiency, then it is exhorbitant attempts to absorb costs at grossly inflated levels. The Frogs did a great job!!!!

It was an interesting week. One fatality, three cliff strikes (one leading to long term brain damage), two tree rescues, etc. I witnessed too much.....

p.s. she is a cool chick.

I did not recognize from quality pics that it's Pichnibul. That one's difficult but gives great visuals.
Ps.: Did you discussed this "mother Nature" thing with French tax authorities? :-)

I got the article (Vertical 2000/03). If somebody wants copy, send me a message.