Tandem BASE Moab
in the press
Point Break: An Unforgettable Experience
The 90’s cult classic Point Break remains a defining film for many extreme sports enthusiasts. Starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, the original inspired countless parachutists and thrill-seekers. When the 2015 remake was announced, every athlete in the industry wanted to be part of it. Matt was among the fortunate few selected to join the production, spending four months on set with a cast of world-class athletes, including big wave surfers, climbers, and wingsuit pilots.
Matt’s role was crucial—packing parachutes for the wingsuit pilots during their hundreds of jumps across Europe. This opportunity allowed him to be directly involved in the high-stakes action, blending his expertise with his passion for extreme sports.
'Meet me at the gate': Watch as widow scatters husband's ashes, BASE jumps into canyon
Steven and Shannon Lloyd shared countless adventures in their 26 years together. Since Steven died, Shannon's been trying to regain that confidence; her heartwarming tribute is the latest step.
Matt LaJeunesse & Katie Hansen with Squirrel
Moab Sessions – Friends of Squirrel, the number one BASE equipment manufacturer in the world – cut loose in Moab. See what they got into…it won’t disappoint.
Panama Zipline BASE Jump Project
Matt was one of two people that set up the first ever zipline BASE jump. It was created in Panama, with a line stretched from the top of a skyscraper down to the ground. The jumpers were attached to it, then dropped off the zipline into a BASE jump deploying parachutes! The project immediately went viral for obvious reasons.
High Profile Celebrity Tandems
Matt has done high-profile tandem jumps with celebrities, athletes, musicians, actors, and a civil rights icon. Notable jumps include the Denver Broncos, Detroit Redwings, Michael Schumacher, Super Bowl champions, heavyweight boxing champions, Katy Perry, Usher, The Fray, Ellie Goulding, and more. TV shows and movies have also sought him for tandem skydives and BASE jumps.
“Elementary” TV show BASE Stunt
“Elementary” – When the hit primetime TV show wanted a particular style of aerial BASE jumping it didn’t take long for Red Bull’s Jon Devore to say, “Matt Laj is your guy.” The TV show aired some of Matt’s BASE jumping on their show.
Extreme BASE Jump Project with Red Bull and Skydive Dubai
Matt was part of an extreme BASE jumping project in which a small group of professional BASE jumpers leaped into an underground cave in Oman. The team included Matt, Red Bull athlete Mike Swanson and X Dubai athlete Noah Bahnson.
Katie Lands Parachute in Moving Mustang!
Watch as Katie lands a high-performance parachute into the back of a moving sports car! Performing as part of Ekstremsport Veko in (Extreme Sports Week) in Voss, Norway, this video ended up on Good Morning America.
Jeb Corliss Human Arrow Project
Jeb Corliss is the most famous BASE jumper of all time. When Jeb was in China performing the Human Arrow Project for Red Bull China, he brought Matt Laj because there was no one he trusted more to pack his parachutes. Over the years Jeb and Matt have spent months traveling and perfoming stunts.
Squirrel Team BASE Jumps a Sequoia
One of the most technical BASE jumps ever done, members of the Squirrel team BASE jump from a Sequoia tree in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Watch them assess the jump, climb a 150′ tree with an arborist/BASE jumper, all with stunning cinematography.
Nitro Circus and Evel Kneivel Days
Matt BASE jumps a low crane with the boys from Nitro Circus and the Kneivel’s at an event to honor Evel Kneivel in his home town of Butte, Montana.
Dubai Dream Jump
Matt jumps from his balcony in Dubai into the sunlit fog, unable to see the ground below. One of the most viewed BASE jumps of all time. When you see it you’ll understand why.
Jackalope Extreme Sports Festival BASE Jump Champions
US debut of the prestigious Canadian extreme sports festival – Jackalope, the Tandem BASE team sweeps the podium in the BASE jumping accuracy contest. BASE jumpers leaped from the beachside Hilton Hotel at VA beach and landed on the target below as Tony Hawk and crowd cheered them on!
Team USA Bronze at World Championships
After taking gold at the US National Championships in 2019 and 2021, team Polaris (Katie Hansen, Matthew Fry, Chad Ross) represented the USA at the World Parachuting Championships in 2021 and landed a podium finish their first time competing together on the world stage.
Tandem Base – Never Stop Dreaming and Doing What You Love
“Another top notch #tandembase jump, in Moab, UT.” – Sean Chuma
“We learned to tandem BASE jump from Sean Chuma, one of the people that helped invent tandem BASE jumping.” – Matt Laj