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The Parachuting Record Attempt That Went Awry at Devil's Tower
01:49 - 06:53 (05:04)
A story of George Hopkins, a parachutist who set out to make a record number of jumps in a spectacular public event at Devil's Tower National Monument, but an unfortunate incident left him stranded and trapped at the monument.
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George Hopkins attempted to break the world record for the most number of parachute jumps in a single day in order to create a large public spectacle of himself.
01:49 - 03:19 (01:30)
Parachuting
Summary
George Hopkins attempted to break the world record for the most number of parachute jumps in a single day in order to create a large public spectacle of himself.
ChapterThe Parachuting Record Attempt That Went Awry at Devil's Tower
Episode122: Stranded on Devil's Tower National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Devil's Tower is a massive tower that stands at about 867 feet and has parallel cracks and divides that create huge columns.
03:19 - 06:53 (03:33)
Devil's Tower National Monument
Summary
Devil's Tower is a massive tower that stands at about 867 feet and has parallel cracks and divides that create huge columns. It's become a popular destination for rock climbers, with approximately five to six thousand climbers visiting every year.