This article is the first in a series written by our intern, Jack. Enjoy!
Discovering the Thrill of Learning to Skydive at Skydive Colorado Springs
Learning to skydive at Skydive Colorado Springs was something I never expected to do. It all started when some friends from school couldn’t stop talking about the adrenaline rush after their first tandem jumps at this iconic drop zone.
I had done two tandem jumps before at other places. Don’t get me wrong – they were amazing – but I never expected to continue with the sport. That was until my friends mentioned an internship opportunity at Skydive Colorado Springs. Although I was interested in “adventure tourism,” I had never considered skydiving as part of that world. Still, their excitement was infectious, and the idea of working somewhere so unique was something I couldn’t pass up.
From the Ground Up – Learning to Skydive at Skydive Colorado Springs
Applying for the “adventure tourism internship” was straightforward. After sending in my resume and a cover letter, all I could do was wait for a response. I knew I’d be in a place where I was a complete beginner, surrounded by people who had spent half their lives thousands of feet in the air.
As a Geography major, my personal expectations were simple: I’d keep things organized on the ground, get some outdoor work experience, and learn what it takes to make a place like Skydive Colorado Springs run smoothly. When I was accepted after my interview, I have to admit I was stoked.
On my first day, I quickly realized that the atmosphere here was unlike any other. Everyone had stories of skydiving feats, talking about jumping out of a plane 10,000 feet in the air like it was just another day – and their energy was contagious.
Immersed in the Skydive Colorado Springs Community
My initial responsibilities were focused on supporting the skydivers and instructors on the ground: setting up the site, putting out the wind flags, and listening for the “five-minute calls” on the airport radio. These calls are signals from the pilot to alert everyone when the jumpers are about to exit the plane, and my primary job was to keep an eye on the time, rally anyone who wanted to watch the landings, and head out to the landing zone to assist the instructors.
Taking the Next Leap – Learning to Skydive at Skydive Colorado Springs
Each day on the job, I became more and more interested in skydiving. The community is close-knit and full of people who are easy to talk to. Even though I was a “ground guy,” I could tell there was something quite unique about this world – something that kept people coming back.
Being part of this world that I never even knew existed, seeing the sport from behind the scenes, I began wanting to be more than just an observer. This internship, which started as a way to learn about adventure tourism, had turned into something more significant. I started wondering: what would it be like to jump myself, not just as a tandem passenger, but really take the leap solo? This question only grew stronger as I spent more time around the skydivers and heard their stories.
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