steve1 5 #1 June 17, 2002 I'm just wondering if anyone here has been to the Chico Hot Springs Boogie in Montana. It's at the end of this month. I friend of mine says it is a dangerous place to jump. Normally I'd blow this off but the guy who said this owns a DZ and has about a million jumps. I really respect his opinion, and he's not going. So at any rate I was seeking out other jumpers opinions and may also decide not to go. Why is it dangerous? I guess the air strip and DZ are in a valley about 5,000 feet. They close off a dirt road to use as an air strip. When the wind starts to blow even the most experienced pilots have trouble. I guess the wind comes down off of a nearby hill threatening to flip a plane over. Landing a parachute at 5,000 feet with wierd winds doesn't sound like much fun either. A guy died at the boogie two years ago doing a hook turn, too low. There was a recent plane crash recently. (I don't have the details on it). So, what do you think? Would you go? I've never jumped there. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
