The second phase of the course for which we use the formidable 4000ft cliff located in Northern Italy called Monte Brento. This is an overhanging sheer drop of nearly 2000ft vertical that gives ample time to work on developing safe tracking techniques and more advanced exits.

On this 5 day course we will aim to conduct 10 SU jumps and will focus on the first terminal jumps, dialling up the slick tracking and canopy flight and then progressing onto tracking suits.

• Equipment packing for SU

• The terminal wall composition and considerations

• Physical recce and assessment of Mt Brento, the landing area and outs

• The exit position revisited for SU

• Tracking and deployment

• Malfunctions/Nuisance factors

• Medical/Casualty evacuation considerations

• Tracking suit use

• Look forward to guided trips in Lauterbrunnen!

The region lends itself to a number of SD jumps locally and we aim to recce and jump these also.

Evening of Day 0 is admin for the next day including equipment inspection and configuration and exit refresher….. and the all important landing area reconnaissance!

Day 1 will be up before the sun with an aim to be on the exit at sunrise and then straight into jumping. Where possible we like to be the first team on the exit point to give us space and time but also because it always feels a little bit more special that way. This is a very unique experience.

We will use vehicles to move most of the way up the mountain to save us some time but the last hour or so is on foot and we don't hang about so you'll need to be fit. This is a great opportunity to talk through and visualise the jump and generally get yourself in a good place for the most exciting jump so far.

The earth jumps resonate with us the most and we spend most of our time jumping in the mountains, we have always considered the walk an important part of the jump. There is lots of time to talk about what we have learned so far and what is to come in the near and distant future.

We then re-brief the exit, outs and canopy flight at the top, enjoy our jump and meet on the landing area for high fives, hot coffee and a similarly hot debrief. After that it's pack and jump again!

We aim for SU 2 jumps each day which will be conducted in the morning due to the local weather conditions and that leaves the afternoon free for packing, rest and some culture. The evening is then available for SD jumps conditions permitting.

It is worth noting that the weather is a big factor in mountain jumping and conditions will vary, we will always aim to get you jumping but will never compromise safety in any way to force a jump.