The number of BASE jumpers visiting Monte Brento has increased each year since 1994 and accelerated since the introduction of the bus shuttle service a few years ago, we presume it will continue to increase in the future. 
We also know the rule of big numbers, the more jumps performed means the unfortunate increase in the number incidents.

It is fundamental to remember that the MOUNTAINS ARE FREE to everyone and that is how we want it to stay! Anyone is free to drive their own car up, hike to the exit and jump into the void, disregarding the capacity of the BASE jumper but rather the fact that we are all free and responsible for our own actions.

But if it is true that the mountains are free and available to everyone, even those who jeopardise their own and others safety through lack of common sense, it is equally true that the local BASE community wants to protect the access to the spot, the safety of the cityzen and also the reputation of the sport in the valley! 

In the past few years the local jumpers, the bus drivers and the local authorities have had to address numerous emergency situations which could have been immediately resolved using a small measure of common sense 
(for example: sufficient skydiving training, BASE training and suitable BASE equipment

So then after a period of reflection involving the local jumpers, owners of the only dedicated BASE shuttle service and the local authorities, the need to take a concrete step was seen to avoid these unpleasant situations from repeating themselves. 

The first step was in March 2019 where it required all jumpers to register to APS Montagna Viva for a "Safety Card" before being able to use the BASE shuttle services (Brento BASE Transfer and Adriana bus service).

This was helping to guarantee that the bus drivers have a basic idea of who they were carrying up the mountain. 
Whilst we didn't want to play big brother or police but we also didn't want to be complicit in potentially dangerous situations that could jeopardise peoples lives or property.

Our common goal was and still is  the protection of human life and the sporting activity that is performed at Monte Brento and in the local valley.

 We also aim to share knowledge and best practices to improve the safety of jumpers and the public.

Halfway through the 2024 season, things changed!
New transport companies started providing a shuttle service, but for business reasons they decided not to cooperate with IBA and the security system implemented by it!   
This situation has brought benefits to the community, such as alternative transportation choices, but at the same time has made the implementation of the safety measures established by IBA less efficient 

So then starting from 2025 the shuttle service will not require  anymore the IBA membership! 

As we are many, each base jumper will have to have more awareness of their actions and decisions and much more openness to cooperation and collective collaboration, if we want to save the status of the Brento ! 

The goal of the IBA  is to keep the jumping at Monte Brenton sustainable and establish a culture of safety and respect for the local community and the environment.  
This is the only way we can continue to jump from this beautiful mountain!   

If you have the same goal and value our work and find it important please keep sustaining IBA on  buying the seasonal membership here:  
https://www.italianbaseassociation.it/form/

The membership card costs 30 euro each calendar year, the funds collected will be used to improve safety at the exit points, i.e. changing the exit point ropes, weather station maintenance, Ground Control assistant, wind socks, exit point radio, GC phones, packing mat, website maintenance,  association's bureaucratic expenses ecc ecc.

In addition, when possible IBA will try to donate part of funds to the local emergency services e.g. the mountain rescue (Soccorso Alpino)or other base friendly club that helps the cause.

For over a decade the local jumpers have collaborated with the mountain rescue in the interest of safety and to help maintain the mountains as a peaceful place where we can all enjoy ourselves.

The data collected will be kept confidential and details of experience and equipment will only be used anonymously.

Seasonal Plan budget reports will be available to interested members upon email requests at: info@italianbaseassociation.com