After a terrible crash, BASE jumper Alenka Mali spent hours dangling from a cliff. Here is her story in her own words.

Some seek recreation, others tranquility. But a few seek the chance to fly. Depending on who you ask, BASE jumping is either an extreme sport or a pursuit of artistic and emotional expression.

Main outcome measurements: Identification of typical fatal incident and injury mechanisms for each of the four fixed object types of BASE jumping (building, antenna, span, earth). Results: Human ...