2004

AHHH...The pleasure of cliff jumping. This was the scene at Jump Fest 2004, our first ever JUMP FEST! It took place on Sunday, August 1st. 2004 and was a total success. How could this be when no one that new about the fest showed up? With the exception of one guy that showed up after we left at about 4:30pm (See his AMAZING video on the videos page-OREGON2). We were there at 10:00am. The success came from all the people who did show up. These people were locals and group of about 10-15 from a wedding parting. These people were not only cool, they were jumpers! To top that off, they came from all over the country. Colorado, Las Vegas, New York, and a guy from California who plays semi-pro soccer for a team in Chico California. The jump had changed dramatically since I found it back in April. The highest jump was 67ft. There were jumps of all sizes, the water seemed to be bottomless, the cliffs were straight up and down, making this place a perfect Jump Fest location. Unless someone can find a better spot than this, plan on this being the location for Jump Fest 2005. We have these photos and a video-OREGON2. How sweet it is! I was able to hand out AAW cards, shirts, decals, coolers, and spread the sweet words...AirAboveWater.Com. So to all of those who said you were coming, all is good! To all of those who I, Manual, Sonia, Jason, and Katie had the pleasure of meeting and jumping with, hope to see you again at Jump Fest 2005.

What is Jump Fest?? It is a time and place for cliff jumpers worldwide to gather together and celebrate the Original Extreme Sport!

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Directions to the PunchBowl: From Portland, Oregon, take I-84 East to Hood River. Take exit 63 City Center. Take a right at light. Flashing red light-take another right. (you are now on Oak St.) Follow Oak St. to 13th St. and take a left at the light. Stay on this road, it will drop you off onto 12th (very winding road). Keep going until you hit Tucker road- take a left. You’ll go over a bridge (water below is Hood River. ( Jumpable? ) You’ll come to a “T” in the road-go to right towards Parkdale (DO NOT go to O’Dell). You’ll see sign Lost Lake & Dee – veer off to the right. Go over railroad tracks and bridge. Once over bridge follow road to right. Once on this road continue straight for one mile. Do not go to left to Green Rd, but go straight towards Punch Bowl. You’ll see a wide turnout spot on right. (about 1 mile after bridge.) Once you park, you’ll see a metal gate. Go over this gate and walk down the trail. The punch bowl is on your left. If you make it this far and get lost in the woods… Just holler and we'll come and get you.