Twin Falls, Idaho USA
The world’s most BASE friendly city
Snake River BASE Academy is located in downtown Twin Falls, Idaho. Twin Falls, located in the south central part of the state, is a city of approximately 50,000 people. BASE jumpers are welcomed by local businesses, with many offering BASE jumper discounts.
Airport Information
The nearest international airports to Twin Falls are Salt Lake City (SLC, 3.5 hours drive) and Boise (BOI, 1.75 hours drive).
The Twin Falls airport (TWF) is a regional airport with flights to and from Salt Lake City, operated by Delta. The airport is located 5 miles south of Snake River BASE Academy, and 8.5 miles south of the Perrine Bridge
Car rentals are available from several agencies at the Twin Falls airport. Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are all available from the airport, as well.
If you are flying a private aircraft, it is possible to fly into the Twin Falls airport or the Jerome County airport (JER). The Jerome airport is approximately 10 miles north of the bridge.
Lodging
There are many options for lodging in Twin Falls. Most major hotel chains are represented, as are many independent options. Airbnbs are available with a wide range of pricing, and campsites are available as well.
Blue Lakes Boulevard is the main commercial road in Twin Falls and connects the school to the bridge. There are several hotel options there, but also newer options on Poleline Road. Almost all options are within three miles of both the school and the bridge.
Weather
Temperatures in Twin Falls can vary widely, with summer temperatures as high as 110F (43C) and winter temperatures as low as -15F (-26C). It can snow as early as October and as late as May.
We recommend bringing clothes for a wide range of temperatures, as well as a solid pair of hiking boots for the hike out of the canyon, which can be wet or icy.
