Video: Red Bull Wingsuiters Chase Northern Lights Over Alaska

Red Bull Air Force athletes Jeff Provenzano and John DeVore complete a years-in-the-making night jump under the aurora.

[Credit: Mike Brewer / Red Bull Content Pool]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Red Bull skydivers Jeff Provenzano and John DeVore completed a visually stunning wingsuit jump under Alaska's Northern Lights after years of preparation.
  • The project was personally significant for Provenzano, marking the completion of his quest to skydive in all 50 U.S. states.
  • The skydivers faced considerable challenges, including remote night operations and the need for extreme precision when landing in darkness.
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In this AVweb interview, Red Bull skydivers Jeff Provenzano and John DeVore break down their stunning wingsuit jump beneath Alaska’s Northern Lights. It was a project years in the making and the final piece in Provenzano’s quest to skydive in all 50 states. From the challenges of remote night operations to the precision required for landing in darkness, the pair share what it took to pull off one of their most visually striking and personally meaningful jumps.

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