moeinthesky 0 #1 January 15, 2004 Im thinking about moving to Kelowna from Ontario, and would like to know if anyone has jumped at the DZ in Kelowna or Kamloops. Any information would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salamander 0 #2 January 16, 2004 I noticed you aren't hearing from many people. You may find more responses if you ask on the CSPA chat list (mailing list). I found a link for you... http://www.cspa.ca/cspa/Contact/Website.jsp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 561 #4 January 16, 2004 Try the Kamloops Parachute Club or Okanagan Skydiving Adventures in Vernon. Sorry, but I have not jumped at either DZ. I will be in Kamloops in late March for a Rigger A Course and the Kamloops May Meet (Victoria Day weekend) traditionally starts the BC skydiving season. Pitt Meadows usually sends their King Air to the May Meet and Kapowsin usually sends a Caravan or Super Otter. Some years they also charter a helicopter for the May Meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysrus 0 #5 January 16, 2004 Here is the one that is the closest to Kelowna BC. OKANAGAN SKYDIVE ADVENTURESWhich is in Vernon BC. It is small DZ That has great area for jumping. It has a C-182 that is in real good shape. Real bonus is that the jumpers around there are friendly and will open thier hearts and homes for visiter (ie Peolple that were there to fight the fires in aug-sept 2003) I was one of them . What is real great about it is that it is about 20-25 min drive to get there. I hope this helps you out. After that I think the nearest one is in Kamloops which is about 60 + drive from Kelowna. Here is their e-mail [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplened 0 #6 January 18, 2004 There are 2 CSPA Drop Zones, one in Kamloops and one in Vernon. Both are wonderful drop zones, owned by great people with awesome staff, and instructors. I go to the May Meet every year in Kamloops (35 years and running?), and have a blast. Vernon I personally have not jumped at, but know people who have, and the owner is a good friend of mine, that used to own a DZ in Edmonton where i started...You will love both! And both are in very beautiful settings as well....I believe both have 1 C-182 but I could be wrong on that... Cheers, NedI'll try being nicer if you try being smarter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moeinthesky 0 #7 January 18, 2004 Thanks for the info. Im looking forward to the May meet in Kamloops, sounds like a blast. Does anyone know if they jump at the places year round? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #8 January 18, 2004 Quote and the owner is a good friend of mine, that used to own a DZ in Edmonton where i started...You will love both! Cheers, Ned Mike still owns ESC, Bernie Manages it for him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #9 January 18, 2004 www.skydivekamloops.org www.skydiveadventures.ca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyjunkie 0 #10 March 24, 2004 hey, moe, if you can go to pitt, it's pretty kick ass, right close to van. Lots of high paying work for carpenters with the olympics coming up. Open 7 days a week, all fucking year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #11 March 24, 2004 I have some links for B.C. up at my website: B.C. Links Vernon B.C.- (Okanagan Skydive Adventures) has incredible scenery. Aphid Air Designs (John Smith) has a gallery where you will find photography in freefall over the lake... He provides full service North-West location for parachuting, skydiving, BASE, & air-air video, photography and cinematography: Aphid Air Designs SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
