Gallery: Man BASE Jumps 21K Feet From 'Matterhorn of the Himalayas'

  • ValeryRozov01
    01

    valery-rozov-01

    *Valery Rozov, soaring. The 47-year-old added to his impressive resume by jumping from the summit of Shivling.* Photo: Denis Klero/Red Bull Content Pool
  • ValeryRozov02
    02

    valery-rozov-02

    *Rozov’s past leaps include jumping* into *the active volcano Kamtschatka and jumping from Ulvetanna Peak in the Antarctic. No, he knows no fear.* Photo: Denis Klero/Red Bull Content Pool
  • Image may contain Furniture Building and Table
    Photo: Garrett Fisher/Wired
    03

    valery-rozov-07

    *Rozov and his team, trudging toward the advanced base camp nine days before the jump.* Photo: Denis Klero/Red Bull Content Pool
  • ValeryRozov04
    04

    valery-rozov-04

    *Rozov climbs toward the summit, one day before his jump.* Photo: Alexander Ruchkin/Red Bull Content Pool
  • ValeryRozov05
    05

    valery-rozov-05

    *Rozov, moments before stepping into the void from 21,000 feet.* Photo: Viktor Volodin/Red Bull Content Pool
  • ValeryRozov03
    06

    valery-rozov-03

    *And away we go…. Rozov on his way to 120 mph.* Photo: Viktor Volodin/Red Bull Content Pool
  • ValeryRozov06
    07

    valery-rozov-06

    *Months of planning, six days of climbing, 90 seconds of utter freedom.* Photo: Viktor Volodin/Red Bull Content Pool
  • valeryrozovscreenshot
    08

    valery-rozov-screenshot

Read More
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
Chris Haslam
The Best Apple Watch Accessories
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new smartwatch.
Adrienne So
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
The Best Fitness Trackers Check Your Sleep, Heart Rate, or Even Your Blood
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Adrienne So
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Nicole Kinning
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
The Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories—We’ve Tested More Than 100
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best MagSafe Grips for Getting a Handle on Things
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
Louryn Strampe
Death to Dry Skin. These Humidifiers Are Better Than Chapstick
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we've tested a dozen of them.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Brad Bourque
The Best Hybrid Mattresses for the Best of Both Worlds
By combining foam and springs in carefully tuned layers, hybrids hit the sweet spot between soft and supportive. Here are our favorites after extensive testing.
Julia Forbes