| Van rides from the top of the bridge to the landing area will be available for non-jumping spouses and family members this year. This is perfect for those who want to watch the action from the bottom, but aren't interested in attempting the 4.5 mile, 45 minute hike. You can purchase a van pass for $10/person at onsite jumper registration located within River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge on Thursday and Friday. Vans will also supplement the buses used to haul jumpers from the LZ to the exit point on Bridge Day, so jumpers and staff can ride in our vans or the traditional buses for free (it's included with your jump pass). Vans are identified by the "Vertical Visions" logo on the side and van passes permit unlimited rides all day. Our Van Map shows all stopping points.
Who Can Ride?
- Jumpers or Staff with a Vertical Visions ID badge can ride any Chamber of Commerce bus or any van containing the Vertical Visions logo.
- Van Pass Holders can ride any van bearing the Vertical Visions logo. 15-passenger vans were rented by Vertical Visions to supplement the Chamber of Commerce buses and reduce the long lines of jumpers waiting to ride out of the gorge. Non-jumping family members are encouraged to obtain a van pass if they desire to watch from the landing zone. Van pass holders can also ride the 8:00am bus leaving the Holiday Inn Oak Hill and the 3:15pm return trip.
Schedule - Vertical Visions Vans and Chamber of Commerce Buses
- 6:00am - Vertical Visions van #1 leaves River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge for landing zone (van pass holders only, please)
- 6:30am - Vertical Visions boom crane and rental truck leave River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge. Stops at Quality Inn New River around 6:40am before arriving at Dirty Ernies intersection at 6:50am. Slowly moves toward exit point at 7:00am.
- 7:00am - Vertical Visions vans #2 and #3 leave River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge for LZ (van pass holders only, please)
- 8:00am - Bus leaves River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge for exit point (free for anyone to ride).
- 8:30am to 3:15pm - Vertical Visions vans #1-2 begin hauling jumpers, staff, and people with van passes to the exit point and then back down to the LZ (continuous loops all day). At least five stopping points are identified on the Van Map.
- 9:00am to 3:00pm - Buses haul jumpers, rappellers, and media to the exit point and then back down to the LZ (continuous loops all day). At least five stopping points are identified on the map, but additional stops may exist.
- 3:15pm - Bus leaves Dirty Ernies area for River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge (free for anyone to ride)
- 3:15pm to 3:45pm - Vertical Visions vans #1-3 leave LZ for River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge, stopping by Dirty Ernies intersection and Quality Inn New River (if needed).
- 4:00pm - Vertical Visions' boom crane and rental truck leave exit point for River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge (anyone can ride).
Download Our Van Map
*Buses are provided by the Chamber of Commerce through the $10 per jumper fee (paid by Vertical Visions). They are mainly used for jumper transportation from the landing zone to the top of the bridge. For trips to/from River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge, anyone can ride. Otherwise, only jumpers and staff with Vertical Visions ID badge can ride. Times may change slightly. Confused? Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
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