| 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 the Holiday Inn jumper registration booth in the main ballrooom 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. 12-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 3:30pm return trip.
VERTICAL VISIONS VAN SCHEDULE
6:00am - Van #1 leaves Holiday Inn Oak Hill lobby area
7:00am - Vans #2-3 leave Holiday Inn Oak Hill lobby area for LZ
8:30am to 3:15pm - 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 four stopping points are identified on the Van Map.
3:15pm to 3:45pm - Vans #1-3 leave LZ for Holiday Inn Oak Hill, stopping by Dirty Ernies and Quality Inn New River.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUS SCHEDULE
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 the Holiday Inn, anyone can ride. Otherwise, only jumpers and staff with Vertical Visions ID badge can ride.
8:00am - Leave Holiday Inn Oak Hill lobby area for exit point (free for anyone to ride).
9:00am to 3:00pm - Begin hauling jumpers, rappellers, and media to the exit point and then back down to the LZ (continuous loops all day). At least four stopping points are identified on the map, but additional stops may exist.
3:15pm - Leave Dirty Ernies for Holiday Inn Oak Hill (free for anyone to ride)
(*Times may change slightly)
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