'This Is a Dumb Way to Die': Urban Explorer Speaks of Subculture’s Fatal Risks

The artist and urban explorer known as Slippn fell six stories and broke her back for her art. Despite the incredible images urban explorers can often get, she is now warning others of the dangers. Urban exploring is a relatively recent phenomenon, at least digitally and on social media platforms. It involves exploring abandoned or off-limit sites, including building sites, and documenting the adventures, often at night. When things go according to plan, some of the images can be incredible, such as the silhouetted individual standing on a crane high above a gorgeous nightlight cityscape.