May 14th, 2009

Longqing Gorge Bungee, China

Here’s another exotic bungee jumping location for you: Longqing Gorge, China.

Standing at 164 ft (50 m) in Longqing, China, this tower jump costs roughly $20. Not too bad. The destination is only 56 miles northwest of Beijing, a short day trip that can be gotten to from a city bus for a fraction of the price of what you’d pay for a tour bus.

Interesting total-experience:

Great jump video:

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May 11th, 2009

Royal Gorge Games 2009

The Royal Gorge Games 2009 brought to us by Go Fast!, featuring bungee jumping, B.http://www.greatbigleap.com/wp-admin/index.phpA.S.E. jumping, and much more, will be held between September 25th and 28th in Cañon City, Colorado this year.

You can click the following image or here for the official event website.

Poster for the Go Fast! Games 2009

Here is the schedule for the event:

Looks like there will be some great demonstrations, but I think I would most be looking forward to participating in the bungee jumps for the public on the 25th!

This event is located at the Royal Gorge Bridge (see locations). This jump is 1053 ft (321 m). Here is a link to the Royal Gorge Bridge website: http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/.

Check out these videos from last year:

Happy jumping.


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May 9th, 2009

Update on Bungee Jump Locations

We now have 20 bungee jump locations mapped. You can view them by clicking on ‘locations’ above, or by clicking here.

We’re working hard to carefully and accurately curate each of these location. Work is being done to find as many spots that are commercially accessible as possible. Links provided point to the company that can get you there and get you jumping.

This site is still building. Check back often for more updates, more locations, and more information on bungee jumping.

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May 8th, 2009

Korinthos Canal, Greece

What a location! Going to Greece? If you fly in to Athens and aren’t going to the islands (or are coming back) for a few days, try bungee jumping off this bridge in southern Greece, just a short train trip from Athens.

Whatever you do, stay away from hostels near the train station in Thessaloniki, or you’ll be cuddling with bed bugs.

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May 8th, 2009

Getting Started

3 locations up, and counting!

Check them out!

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May 7th, 2009

Bungee Jump Locations

Ever wonder where in the world you can bungee jump? Dissatisfied with the clunky, web 1.0-style bungee jump sites out there today?

We’ve got your solution right here. We’re building our Google Maps API and should have a fantastic, dynamic map ready for you soon!

Know a good spot? Have we missed one? Want to be included on this site? Email us at great.big.leap@gmail.com

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May 6th, 2009

Suggestions?

As we’re building, let us know what you want?  We know from experience (and research) that the bungee sites out there today are lackluster, and certainly aren’t aimed at you. 

What are you looking for in a bungee jump resource?  Let us know.

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May 5th, 2009

We’ve Got Our Logo!

As you can see, the site is making some dramatic changes everyday.   We’re really excited about showing you what’s to come for this site.  Expect more updates soon.

Your Bungee Jump Headquarters,
Great Big Leap team

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May 5th, 2009

Great Big Leap = Bungee Jumping


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May 1st, 2009

Your Bungee Jump Headquarters has arrived!

This site is IN PRODUCTION, but will be ready for public release in June. 

Great Big Leap is here to give you all of the up to date information about bungee jumping - where to bungee jump, information about jump locations, bungee jump articles, and much, much more.

Bookmark us now, and stay tuned!

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