I was very excited about moving to the area: I was going to be 20 minutes away from a DZ!
I was looking for: -Friendly staff, -Friendly people, -Fun place to hang out after a full day of jumping, -To feel welcome, -The view, facilities and plane were not that important.
What I found: -Nice landing area (although no set pattern), -They are very professional with the students, -Only a few jumpmasters and staff were smiling and full of energy, -Definitely not a family DZ, -Almost everyone leaves after the last load, -A lot of sad and bored people among the staff.
Very frustrating to see that much unused potential... I really tried a few times, I am now driving two hours to get to the next DZ, and it's worth it.
Mile-Hi Skydiving Center
in Colorado
I was looking for:
-Friendly staff,
-Friendly people,
-Fun place to hang out after a full day of jumping,
-To feel welcome,
-The view, facilities and plane were not that important.
What I found:
-Nice landing area (although no set pattern),
-They are very professional with the students,
-Only a few jumpmasters and staff were smiling and full of energy,
-Definitely not a family DZ,
-Almost everyone leaves after the last load,
-A lot of sad and bored people among the staff.
Very frustrating to see that much unused potential... I really tried a few times, I am now driving two hours to get to the next DZ, and it's worth it.