BOO eee Costes Eee ace onl tecig his week's sports lover is Jen Jones, 21, from Newport “alifornia. We interviewed her after her fifth bungee jump at Three Rivers Gorge. How did you become interested in extreme sports? Growing up, my dad had a motoreycle. It was a big, shiny Harley- Davidson. I wasn’t allowed to ride it, but my dad would let me watch when he cleaned it and made repairs. When I was 16, he let me ride the motorcycle with him and that was the beginning. I loved being scared and doing something a little dangerous! Which was the first extreme sport you tried alone? Believe it or not, it was bungee jumping when Iwas 17. I was really frightened but also super excited at the same time, When I jumped, it was the best feeling ever! I've jumped five times now What's your favorite extreme sport? Probably skydiving! It’s so exciting. I've gone Beac twice now, and I’m doing it again next month. I also really like parasailing. I love being on the water, so flying over the water is a great SUNDAY Profiles too. I've gone a few times on vacation with my family Have you ever tried something too dangerous? Hmm. That's a good question. Well, last summer I went rock climbing, and I had a pretty big accident. I went to the hospital and everything. For now, I think it’s too dangerous for me. I need more practice! What's the next thing you want to try? T've never flown a plane! I've wanted to try that for a really long time. I want to get lessons, but it’s pretty expensive, How do you relax in your free time? That's a good question. I don’t do extreme sports all the time! I love to be outdoors and near the water. So I love sailing, fishing, kayaking, even sunbathing! As long as I’m close to water, I'm happy.