Pro Skier Recounts Terrifying Winch-Powered BASE Jump

Everyone, even professional skier Josh Daiek, makes mistakes. There’s a difference between spilling coffee on your computer and miscalculating a cutting-edge, winch-powered ski BASE jump attempt, though.Daiek recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at one of his wildest stunts yet. While the BASE jump didn’t quite go as planned, Daiek still wanted to post the video, providing a frank look at professional skiing that contrasts with spit-shined highlight reels we’re accustomed t