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Published in Threepenny Review... “When you are in free fall,” Utah warned me, “you may feel like you can’t breathe. You can. Just close your eyes and smile.” The tips of my sneakers were at the airplane’s open door and the wind was in my face. I was strapped into a...

Ranch Lifer I found skydiving late and by pure chance or destiny…I think the latter. I was a single Mom with 3 sons, strange time to pick up an extreme sport but perfect for me. My oldest son wanted no part; #2 son was interested, started his tandem progression in...

I hadn’t heard from Joe in a very long time. We lived in the same city, but somehow that proximity always seemed to work against me. It seemed that the closer a friend lives the further are the chances to make plans to see them. Joe and I weren’t the closest of...

A huge thanks to Skydive the Ranch for your amazing staff. My instructor, Denes, was awesome! Excellent skills and very knowledgeable. Guys, if you're thinking of skydiving, don't delay any longer. Do it! It is an amazing experience. But I am sure you've read/heard...

Freedom! The first 45 seconds of freedom and happiness that changed my life forever.

Pure Joy What an unforgettable experience making my first Tandem jump @ Skydive the Ranch! If you’re on the fence about whether or not to try skydiving, it really isn’t as terrifying as it looks. My reaction goes from apprehension to pure joy as I make the jump. ~...

Continuing On My first visit to the Ranch was incredible. Upon meeting my instructor, Scott, and cameraman, Adam, I knew I was in good hands. I mentioned before my jump that I would be interested in pursuing skydiving on my own, and Scott went the extra mile to teach...