Every so often I like to do something a bit out of character. Most recently, it was the SkyJump. The SkyJump at the Stratosphere is a controlled 855 foot free fall. It is the only SkyJump in North America and the tallest one in the world.
It is similar to skydiving except that you don’t have to worry about pulling a cord or being blown off course. The guide wires of the SkyJump make sure that you fall straight down and don’t swing into the building. As you get close to the ground, the descender machine slows you down for a controlled landing. The free fall aspect of it is also similar to bungee jumping without the recoil. Physically, the SkyJump is a low impact, low stress ride. Mentally, that first step is a doozy. Continue reading