jumping
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*An idiot’s guide
*warning*
Swimming holes are unsupervised and swimming conditions vary based on weather
Please know the area before swimming
Best done in groups to
encourage a diverse range
of options
The internet has created
an easy way to find new
locations
http://www.swimminghol
es.org/vt.html is a great
guide for finding natural
swimming spots for
couples, families, or
people looking for a thrill
Now is the time to collect the necessary supplies for the excursion
Typical items to be brought include:
Towel
Swim Attire
Sunblock
Food
Alcohol*
Other tasty beverages
Don’t forget to bring a towel!
*For those needing extra motivation and/or seeking to enhance the experience
How many people are going? Be sure to count
everyone in the group!
Determine how many vehicles are necessary and
if they are capable of reaching the location
Note: Sports cars are not off-road vehicles
Dive to location
Usually, there are paths that lead directly to the end destination
Occasionally, further exploration is required
Find a suitable location for the gear
Jumping with gear prior to staging is not recommended as the gear will get wet
Jumping into an unknown location is a bad idea
Watch for other people jumping; chances are if they lived the fall, you will too
If there are no people in the area, you have several options:
(1) Climb down and swim the area to determine depth
(2) Throw rocks into the area to determine depth
(3) Draw straws and let one person jump first to determine the depth*
*this is a last resort option
So the landing is safe, and you’re ready to take
the leap
Determine a suitable jump spot and move to
that area
Pretty self-explanatory
To add to the fun, try one of these other
fun options:
Jumping from other places!
Diving!
Flips!
Belly-flops!
Skinny-dipping!*
*not recommended in conjunction with
jumping unless precautionary measures
are taken