#61: Jump Off a Building

The building off which I plummeted 108 stories

As you know, many of the posts I write on this site are about crossing items off my “Life To Do List.” Commonly known as a bucket list, this fun motivating device is something I use to inspire myself, remind me to go after my dreams, and challenge myself to make things happen that seem unattainable.

#61 on that list was “Go Skydiving/Bungee Jumping.” Today, I can cross that item off the list because I jumped off a hotel last night. You read that correctly… I purposefully plummeted myself down an extremely long drop for the thrill of it.

I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I do know that I did NOT expect to be as nervous as I was. The anticipation on the way to that tall tower was borderline overwhelming. Alas, I had tweeted it, facebooked it, and already put it on the life to do list… so chickening out was definitely not an option.

Here’s a video I made about the experience:

The good news… I’m alive! I live to tell! Grand scheme of things, it was an amazing experience. To be standing atop the tower overlooking the Las Vegas strip is something worth the $7 elevator ride in itself. If you sign up for “Sky Jump,” however, you can do what I did and take a leap of faith that a wire and a group of talented stunt staff will get you to the bottom alive.

Las Vegas was an ideal backdrop for the entire experience because even though I jumped at close to 9pm, the weather was sublime. It was an extremely clear night so the views were spectacular. The fact that a DVD and a couple photos comes standard with the package makes the entire thing a pretty sweet deal.

Comparatively speaking, I’ve gone paragliding off the Himalayas which took a lot longer and definitely got me air-sick. This short sweet flight down 108 stories was a thrilling adventure and a welcome removal from the list.

Average Cost: $99-$125

NOT RECOMMENDED if you have any fear of heights. Even a little bit.

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