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Does Adrenaline Lead to Shenanigans?  The Scientific-ish Reasons Skydiving Boogies Are Fun

Does Adrenaline Lead to Shenanigans? The Scientific-ish Reasons Skydiving Boogies Are Fun

she·nan·i·gans (SHəˈnanəɡənz): silly or high-spirited behavior; mischief. via GIPHY   Shenanigans is a word that can be used to describe some ...
Wingsuiting the Eclipse

Wingsuiting the Eclipse

There were many antics and adventures the sky family participated in during the 2017 eclipse.   But this group of flyers from Madras Oregon caught ...
My Pussfoot Moment: 3 Questions with Nikki Blakeslee

My Pussfoot Moment: 3 Questions with Nikki Blakeslee

Meet Nikki Blakeslee, one of the most positive athletes we have had the chance to meet.  Just like any of you reading this Nikki has had her momen...
Boogie Season: Your 2017 Boogie Guide - The Big O

Boogie Season: Your 2017 Boogie Guide - The Big O

This year one of our top picks for the boogie season is "Out of This World: The Big O Boogie" by Skydive Orange.   Here are our top 4 reasons on ...
HER HER F*CK HER - A 1 Year Anniversary in Skydiving

HER HER F*CK HER - A 1 Year Anniversary in Skydiving

Today was the day it all began.... One year ago today, I became addicted to the greatest, most adrenalin pumping sport in the world. It had been so...
24 People With Spinal Cord Injuries Go Indoor Skydiving

24 People With Spinal Cord Injuries Go Indoor Skydiving

We have always been amazed at what humans are capable of -- I mean just being able to teach ourselves to fly is such a gift.  But sharing that gift...
Jumping in Alaska — Whether the Weather

Jumping in Alaska — Whether the Weather

Living in Alaska has its perks but it also sucks at times too. Right before I first moved here, I had literally JUST gotten into skydiving. I had s...
Logan Sliger (*Skydiver in Need*)

Logan Sliger (*Skydiver in Need*)

One of the greatest benefits of being a skydiver is the fact that we all support each other in times of need. From injury's to break ups someone is...
Nixon and Seal Take Penguin Home to Alaska -- Antics from Alaska Skydive Center

Nixon and Seal Take Penguin Home to Alaska -- Antics from Alaska Skydive Center

The title says it all.  "I am not a crook!"  Epic!          Video Courtesy of Steve Barahona and Matt Jaskol
My Pussfoot Moment: 3 Questions with Eric Normandin

My Pussfoot Moment: 3 Questions with Eric Normandin

Meet Eric Normandin, one of our Pussfoot athletes.  Just like any of you reading this Eric has had his moments of absolute fear and absolute achie...
Spinny Spinny Ruh Roh: My First Cutaway

Spinny Spinny Ruh Roh: My First Cutaway

My altimeter read 5500 ft and I am coming to the end of a very fun skydive.  It was my first at Skydive Chicago (SDC) and I was joined by this wom...
Boogie Season: Your 2017 Boogie Guide - Lost Prairie Boogie

Boogie Season: Your 2017 Boogie Guide - Lost Prairie Boogie

The epicenter of fun on any given weekend during the season is going to be a skydiving boogie.   I mean these events combine sky fun with party fun...