BASE Jumping Courses in Twin Falls, Idaho
Learn to BASE jump through structured training built for experienced skydivers who want more than just a first jump.
Preparation, control, and progression come first.
Professional BASE Jumping Courses in Twin Falls
Learning to BASE jump requires more than getting through a first jump.
This training is built around preparation, technical understanding, and the ability to make decisions under pressure — not just completing a checklist.
The focus is on developing control from the beginning, so that each jump builds on the last rather than standing alone.
My BASE jumping courses focus on:
Equipment preparation and system understanding
Exit technique and object awareness
Canopy control and landing accuracy
Risk management and decision making
Weather assessment & adaption
Training takes place in Twin Falls, Idaho, where consistent access allows for repeatable, progression-based learning.
Why train in Twin Falls, Idaho?
The environment you train in directly affects how you develop as a jumper.
Twin Falls provides a level of consistency that is difficult to find elsewhere — not because it is easy, but because it allows you to focus on the right variables at the right time.
Instead of managing unnecessary complexity, training can be built around repetition, canopy control, and decision-making under pressure.
Legal year-round access
Ideal altitude for learning delays and canopy flight
Large, forgiving landing area
Simple and direct access to the exit point
Close proximity to emergency services
These factors create an environment where jumpers can focus on skill development rather than managing unnecessary variables.
For this reason, many BASE jumpers begin their training here before progressing to more complex objects.
Who These BASE Jumping Courses Are For?
BASE Guiding is built around two stages of training.
The first is for experienced skydivers who are ready to begin BASE jumping through a structured first jump course.
Everything beyond that is designed for BASE jumpers who want to continue progressing — refining canopy control, improving decision-making, and expanding into more demanding environments.
My Intro to BASE course is the starting point. All other training builds from there.
A Different Approach to BASE Training
Most courses are built around getting through jumps.
My approach is built around how you think, how you respond, and how you adapt when things don’t go as expected.
Training is structured to develop awareness, control, and decision-making under pressure — not just execution when everything goes right.
My goal is not to move you through a course. It is to change how you approach every jump that follows.
Rather than rushing through a checklist, training is built around developing control, awareness, and judgment that extend beyond a single environment.
Small, focused training environments (max 3 people in a group)
Emphasis on canopy control and reaction speed
Honest, experience-based instruction
No shortcuts, no unnecessary risk
Start Your BASE Jumping Training
If you are an experienced skydiver looking to begin BASE, my Intro to BASE course is the starting point.
If you are an experienced jumper, I have several options for you depending on what you want to focus on.
BASE Jumping Courses and Coaching
I offer a variety of training options depending on where you are in your journey.
All training is built around where you are now and how you progress from there.
Intro to BASE
A structured first jump course for experienced skydivers ready to transition into BASE jumping.
Focused on building a strong foundation in equipment preparation, exit technique, canopy control, and decision-making from the very beginning.
B.E. Prepared
Training designed to develop evasion skills, canopy control, and your ability to respond correctly under pressure.
Built for BASE jumpers who want more control when things don’t go as planned.
Intro to Terminal
An introduction to terminal jumping, focused on delay management, stability, and adapting to increased speed and complexity.
For jumpers ready to move beyond subterminal.
Private Coaching
One-on-one BASE coaching tailored to your experience, current skill level, and specific areas for improvement.
Focused, adaptable, and built around your progression.
Student Experiences
★★★★★
You won’t find a better first jump course in my opinion. Super stoked to have completed my FJC and object avoidance with John. The course structure and the on going mentorship and advice post course is awesome.
— Joe Kindellan, Google Review
★★★★★
I did my FJC with John and couldn't be happier with the training. He has a comprehensive course which prepared me really well for the base environment. If you are looking for a course that balances classroom theory with practical hands on training in a real world environment I would hit John McEvoy up.
— Joseph Macintosh, Google Review
★★★★★
I’ve worked with John for my FJC and obstacle avoidance. Would highly recommend BASE guiding for all your needs. Very specific personal training for any style of coaching needed. If your brand new or a seasoned jumper looking to fine tune skills this is the place to be.
— Brenden O Connor, Google Review
Behind The Jumps
Packing, safety, and some thinking behind BASE progression.
BASE Jumping Courses in the United States
For many jumpers in the United States, access to consistent BASE training environments is limited.
Twin Falls provides a location where training can be approached with structure, repetition, and a focus on skill development rather than working around restrictions.
This allows students to spend more time learning and less time navigating access, logistics, and uncertainty.
Apply for BASE Jumping Training
If you are ready to begin BASE jumping or continue progressing, training starts with understanding where you are now and what comes next.
Reach out to discuss your experience, your goals, and the right place to start.