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In a breathtaking display of courage and skill, British adventurer Joshua Bregmen has set a new Guinness World Record by performing the highest altitude ski-base jump ever recorded. Bregmen, 34, executed the daring feat from an 18,753-foot (5,716-meter) cliff in the Himalayas, surpassing the previous record of 14,301 feet set by Frenchman Matthias Giraud in 2019.
The record-breaking jump, which combined the thrilling sports of skiing and base jumping, was achieved after more than two weeks of meticulous preparation. Bregmen and his team faced numerous challenges, including high-altitude acclimatization, hiking and skiing to the jump site, and clearing a runway of debris. The attempt was part of a larger mission to raise funds for charity and draw attention to human trafficking issues in Nepal, a country where thousands of children fall victim to trafficking each year.
Bregmen’s team initially faced setbacks when their first jump site proved unsuitable due to rocky terrain. Undeterred, they relocated to a more favorable slope, where they worked tirelessly to prepare the site by moving boulders and adding snow. The arduous preparation was compounded by the harsh conditions at high altitude, including oxygen deprivation and extreme fatigue.
Reflecting on the experience, Bregmen described the challenge as grueling. “It took most of the next day until we had nothing left in the tank,” he said. Despite the exhaustion and physical strain, the team pressed on, eventually succeeding in their record attempt. Bregmen recounted the exhilaration of the jump against the stunning backdrop of Mount Everest, despite the less-than-ideal conditions they faced.
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