A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to go bungy jumping with Bungee America.

Based in Los Angeles, Bungee America is the oldest bungy company in the United States. Departing from Azusa, adventurers hike 5 miles into the Angeles National Forest to the “Bridge to Nowhere.”

In 1938, the road to the bridge was washed away during California’s fourth-largest flood, leaving behind a beautiful hiking trail. The Bridge to Nowhere sits on 50 acres of private property surrounded by the Sheep Mountain Wilderness area.

The whole experience was a total blast, and the hike was the most legitimate I’ve ever done. We had to rock climb, cross creeks, and explore different terrains. Globo Surf has a variety if you’re interested in learning about the best hiking insoles.

To make jumpers feel safe, Bungee America manufactures a Thundercord bungee cord. This is the only braided multiple-cord bungee system in the world that can stretch more than three times its resting length, and each cord contains its own safety backup.

Utilizing a multiple-cord bungee system equates to not just one but multiple backups, which provides multiple redundancy for the ultimate in safety.

In fact, the company has a 100% safety record. The staff was also extremely funny and accommodating. They knew how to make everyone feel welcome and laugh throughout the entire duration of the hike to the bridge.

The company has also been using social media to reach out to jumpers and future jumpers. Each week, they update their cover photo to include a recent jumper.

They always reiterate their philosophy: “safety consists of redundancy in both equipment and procedures coupled with impeccable attention to detail.”

They share many tweets and Facebook posts of their fans’ first-hand experiences, creating a positive sense of intimacy with the brand.

I highly recommend bungy jumping if you ever get the chance! Contact Bungee America on Facebook and Twitter for your opportunity.