Norwegian base jumping began in the summer of 1980.
Arena- The Trollwall. In Romsdalen. In Norway.
Since then it has evolved from being a high-risk activity, to be a moderate-risk
sport. Equipment is constantly improved upon using cutting-edge
technology, testing and user experience.
World BASE Race was held for the first time in August of 2008 and immediately received worldwide media coverage due to the growing interest in Wingsuitpiloting.
World BASE Race took center stage due to local support, and our corporate partners resources in presenting an international first class event.
We are creating a sport with measurable goals, rules, and an audience of spectators from what once were exhibition jumps and demonstrations.
We are proud to say it all started in Romsdalen, Norway.
This is the ultimate challenge human beings can face in a high speed adrenaline sport. Head to head flying a 750 meters (1 300 meters in Hellesylt) horizontal race course, where a perfect human flight will crown “The world’s fastest flying human being”.
Using nothing other than gravity, a body dressed in a wingsuit, and the perfect aerodynamic shape these athletes chase their dreams of flight in a stunning outdoor setting.
Innfjorden WBR title: “The world fastest flying human being”
We have created a spectator friendly arena to host the world’s most amazing public sporting event. Located among the beautiful fjords of Norway, this is a location like no other on earth.
We want to make this the greatest public party for athletes and spectators alike. This event demonstrates to the world the type of athletes Wingsuit pilots truly are in an exciting competition.
This is a top skilled athletic sport, where you not only have to compete head to head, but perform in front of the public.
All rounds in “The World BASE Race” have to be hiked by the athletes; therefore the winner must also be in great physical shape.
The athletes co-exist on the mountain along with the spectators making the event one of a kind in which spectators have a sense of being part of a new and exciting sport.
It all started back in 2008, with Paul Fortun and Johnny Bjørkås as the inventors. Thanks guys for having the vision, guts and energy to set it up!
From the 2026 World Base Race Crew: We’re incredibly excited to welcome our new crew members, Joakim and Øystein, who are helping us old-timers bring the World Base Race back in 2026. The world’s very first wingsuit BASE competition began in 2008, and for the 2026 reunion four original organizers – Johnny B, Ivar Brennhovd, Livia and Cato – together with Joakim and Øystein, are looking forward to seeing you in Loen and Hellesylt from July 1–4, 2026.
We’re digging deep into our old hard drives and will continue to share photos and result lists from every year of the WBR, from the very first race in 2008 to the last competition in 2018. Stay tuned.
There’s been plenty of laughter – and a good dose of respect – from the newer crew members as we rediscover old-school BASE photos, videos and gear. From Ivar’s first jumps in 1982 from The Trollwall, to Johnny B and Paul’s groundbreaking jumps from 1990–2008, to Livia’s active years in the sport, and Cato’s many well‑hidden (shy guy!) years of jumping.
Once in, never out.
The WBR crew – old and new – can’t wait to reunite with both veterans and newcomers in the BASE community from July 1–4, 2026.
With kind regards, The entire WBR 2026 crew,
Ivar, Livia, Cato, Joakim, Øystein, Johnny B