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"I learned to skydive, then BASE jump. I then learned to skydive with the wing-suit..."
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Winging it! Exweb interview with Joby Ogwyn

Posted: Oct 11, 2012 01:10 am EDT

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(Tina Sjogren) We were researching Hungarian David Klein for the upcoming Pakistan winter games when a familiar face showed up: American Joby Ogwyn. A new line (variant) on Makalu with the Spaniards and Inaki in 2004; one year later with Simone Moro on Batura II (at 7.762m then the highest unclimbed peak); Everest speed climb, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, attempts on K2 and Broad Peak...where was Joby now? BASE jumping and wing-suit flying has taken over his life the last six years, Joby told us when we found him - headed for the worlds in China. The sport is blowing up, and many cross adventurers have their eyes on it. Such as ExWeb's Tina, who checked in with Joby for the scoop. Here goes....

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