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BASE Jumper's Chute Fails in Utah Canyon
25 Mar
Summary
- A 33-year-old man died after a parachute malfunction during BASE jumping.
- The incident occurred in Utah's Rock Canyon on Saturday, March 21.
- The victim was an experienced BASE jumper and certified paragliding instructor.
Weston Huff, a 33-year-old American Fork, Utah resident, died instantly on Saturday, March 21, following a BASE jumping incident. First responders were called to Rock Canyon around 12:50 p.m. local time after reports of a man falling into the "Bad Bananas" area.
Authorities stated that Huff was an experienced sky diver and appeared to have suffered a parachute malfunction while BASE jumping from the canyon's top. His sister confirmed that his chute did not fully expand after he pulled the cord, leading to his death on impact.
Huff was also a certified tandem paragliding instructor, a profession his mother noted highlighted the risks he took. The family shared that Huff lived for flying and had previously jumped from Rock Canyon, where the fatal incident occurred.
The investigation into the accident remains open pending the medical examiner's report. A GoFundMe has been established for Huff's family, remembering him for his special bond with loved ones and his spirit of freedom.
