Care for a thrill? The Great Bungee Company is set to open the country’s first quarry-based bungee jumping site this summer, not far from West Virginia’s Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.Â
Select an ankle or body harness for the 150-foot plunge high above the sparkling, spring-fed oasis of Old Standard Quarry, then dive forward or fall backward, with the option of dipping into the water below for a body-chilling blast.
Catch a glimpse of historic Schoolhouse Ridge Battlefield as you rebound approximately 80% of the way back up before the elastic cord loses its slack and gravity prevails. The whole experience takes about an hour; the jump itself about a minute. Check out the videos on Great Bungee’s website for a sense of what’s in store.
The Great Bungee Company was founded by Bungee Consultants International’s Matt Lawrence and Nick Steers, both of whom have worked on bungee and zip line projects in several countries, including Canada. To up the ante on the day’s adrenaline rush, follow your jump with a white water rafting excursion with nearby River Riders.
The first jump is $141.51, with additional jumps for $70.75. A package deal for $188.66 includes the jump, plus an HD video of your plunge and a T-shirt. Two jumps (same day, same person) plus video go for $250 (prices do not include tax).
The Great Bungee Company, Old Standard Quarry, Peregrine Lane Entrance, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 304-202-3159