Adventure Living's Guestbook

Do you have a story to tell? Have you had an adventure? Do you have an idea for an adventure? Tell us about it!

This is a place for you to tell stories, provide information, read stories, and get information about how to live life to the fullest. I'd like to see stories and info on everything fun! All I ask is that you keep it rated PG or less.

For example, do you skydive, SCUBA dive, downhill ski, cross-country ski, water ski, spelunk, rock climb, play paintball, canoe, kayak, whitewater raft? Can you think of a fun adventure I haven't listed here?

If you don't have any stories to tell, but would like to leave a comment anyway, feel free. I love getting people's input!

WARNING, this is a moderated page! Due to the number of obscene and/or offensive comments I got at the old site, I feel I must now approve comments before they get to this page. If you add a comment it will be stored, hidden, until the next time I'm at my PC. My scripts automatically send me an email when you post a comment, and I check my email very frequently. Therefore, you shouldn't have to wait long before your post appears here.

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This site rules!!!!, its like everything i plan to do in the future, you have done. Im just starting my AFF course, and was looking for a site that explained it from the students point of view, and i must say your site was right on the money. Great life your living keep enjoying it.

Logan -out

Logan <Gforcefd@hotmail.com>
RotterDam, New York United States - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 8:18:29 PM (MDT)

Cheers from Nunavut, Canada.
This is a nice site.

Bob
Kugaaruk, Nunavut Canada - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 2:24:37 PM (MDT)

i am from central ct and i can not find a safe boaters coarse also i can not find a safe hunters coarse

red man <maredman663@aol.com>
new britain, ct usa - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 4:24:11 PM (MST)

I'm 14 years old and I have started I hope to be a start of a grat life on the 5th of Jan I whent bunge jumping off victoria fells bridge it was thee most amazing thing In the world(& seen as you have not listed it on your list I highly recomend you do!!)If you have not been you shoud come on over to my contry do so, not only do you get to see one of the seven wonders of the world but you also get to jump for 111m, of african air. P.S if you would like my Pic's of jumping let me know

Gemma Yates <mvb@ecoweb.co.zw>
Harare, Zimbabwe - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 7:20:12 AM (MST)

Robert William Zerby
St.Croix, US Virgin Islands
E-mail: doctorzerby@military.com

I have a 44 foot sailboat that was built in Norway. It's all wood and brass. I love it. Sometimes when I'm on a long trip and several hundred miles of the coast I like to put out the sea anchor, set the strobes for the night, then swim for 20 minutes away from the boat in the pitch dark. Then I turn around and swim back. Sometimes when I turn around, I cannot see the strobes of the boat :-O It's a RUSH. When I get back, rinse off the salt and pop open a cold beer, I just have to say to myself "Bob :-) you ARE ALIVE !!!"

Semper Fi,
Robert Zerby
E-mail: doctorzerby@military.com

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Robert Zerby <doctorzerby@military.com>
St.Croix, US Virgin Islands USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 1:05:27 PM (MST)

Hi, whats up althought we have never been white water rafting this page has confinced us to try it.

Sarah and Vivian
8th grade students at S.M.S.

Sarah and Vivian <butterfly100u@yahoo.com>
Jackson, Kentucky United States of America - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 11:55:51 AM (MST)

This sight was great! I found the "You know when your a skydiver when..." Extreemly funny!!! Most of it is actually true! hee hee lol

Darren Rose <Goofyfooted100@hotmail.com>
Dundee, Fife Scotland - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 4:34:03 PM (MST)

Great Site. If you wnat to read about my Cross country site my site URL will take you there. Very nicely done and you are right about not trusting ht locals. I love the directions that start out with "It's only about half and hour away....." NOt on my bike it ain't. Thanks, Philip

Philip Gerding <philip.gerding@att.net>
Galveston Island, TEXAS USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 10:11:05 AM (MST)

Hey, I love your adventure site. A few months ago I decided to try out the trapeze. I didn't know how well I would be able to do, but after just a couple swings, I was flying though the air and being caught by the instructor. I highly recommend it. And the place I went was quite affordable too.

Thomas Huff <tomhuff@hotmail.com>
SILVER SPRING, MD USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 2:23:04 PM (MST)

hell'o am trying to locate an old friend from ashland kentucky area. he is a salesman for a.k. steel. if anyone knows the whereabouts or how to get in touch with don carr please e-mail me. thanks

maria <nhalfdimes2002@yahoo.com>
kenton, ohio us - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 11:54:59 AM (MDT)

Hi, I'm defineately a beginner at all of the sports. i would just like to find out where there is some whitewater rafting closest to me. I would also like to find out where i could go to watch some skydiving,windsurfing,canoeing,rowing,handgliding. i want to get involved with a few of these but I'm not sure where to start. I live in the San Fernando Valley in southern California and need some advice. I hope some one can lead me where my dreams are. Thank you for your time. Kelly

Kelly Mercier <KelMerc@MSN.com>
Canoga park, California USA - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 5:24:44 AM (MDT)

I like this ste. Seems like lot of work

Jiban

Jiban Ghimire <shangrilatreks@hons.com.np>
Kathmandu, Bagmati Nepal - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 7:32:13 PM (MDT)

I love this site!!! I realize that I have a LOT of work to do on my site. I found this site looking up skydiving - I just did my first tandem dive today. I am told that I was lucky because I got to go on Mike Mullins Super King Air. I guess I will have to start AFF school in the next couple of months. I also recently got my SCUBA certification. The check out dive was not much fun - a cold rock quarry with only about 3' visibility. I can't wait to go diving in the warm waters of the BVI's in August on an upcoming Windjammer trip. I also enjoy water skiing, snow skiing, powerboating and canoeing (have I covered all of your adventures yet?). Anyway I would like to suggest another adventure section - motorcycle riding. I rode my Harley to the tandem jump and on my way home I noticed a small similarity to the free fall and the feeling of the wind in your face while on a motorcycle.

Will <crwnncoke@aol.com>
Ripley, TN USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 10:42:59 PM (MDT)

Your website is absolutely fantastic. I just did my first Tandem Jump and I felt absolutely nostalgic reading through it. Ur site is a total reference for all adventure crazy lunatics like me :-).

Keep the good work going.

Shriek

Shriek
Chicago, IL usa - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 10:57:21 AM (MDT)

I am always looking for great adventures for my site.
Your site is very well done.
Catherine
If you come across any feel free to email me at mguilbert1@earthlink.net

Catherine L. Bowersock <mguilbert1@earthlink.net>
Reynoldsburg, OH United States - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 8:45:29 AM (MDT)

hey man you got the totally right attitude, Life is terminal. You know the only sure thing that is goin to happen mmmmm. Try motocross, pretty wicked. I tried everest last year but was totally unprepared and unexperienced still made base camp,
anyway
blueskies man
stu

S maguire
Edinburgh, Scotland - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 7:09:42 AM (MDT)

I recently did a tandem jump and i am really looking forward to completing an AFF course after reading about the training on ur website....keep up the good work....Brilliant photos! CYA

Meryl <Bugsy1002000@yahoo.com>
Manchester, England - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 6:18:53 AM (MDT)

Just surf'en through looking for info. on the costal areas of Texas and stumbled onto you site. Enjoyed it very much! You seem to have the same spirit many of my friend and myself share. We hang glide in the southeastern part of Oklahoma. Have been doing it for 17 yrs. now and there's nothin like it. Hope for many more adventures for you to enjoy. Keep on Truck'en!!!

Bruce Burrus <bkburrus@hotmail.com>
edmond, ok Logan - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 8:04:36 AM (MDT)

I created a Yahoo! Club for people who vacation at Massanutten Resort in Virginia to share their tips and
stories and photos.

Jan <bflqxmz@yahoo.com>
Md USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 10:23:14 AM (MDT)

Hi, I'm trying to locate Charles Whitcomb. I worked with him last Aug. at the World Free Fall Convention in the US. I wanted to say HI and find out if he would be returning this year. Please give him my email address if you can.
Thanks,
Rae Ann from Tandem (WFFC)

Rae Ann <magnolia@atlantic.net>
Venice, Florida USA - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 7:18:46 AM (MDT)

Hey guys, check out AdventureLink Tours' Extreme Dream!

Mateo <yeasayer22@hotmail.com>
Squamish, British Columbia Canada - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 2:14:42 PM (MDT)

Nice adventure site. You may want to include Adventure-Billboard.Com to your collection.

Augie <acdesigns@programmer.net>
- Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 8:25:38 PM (MDT)

Just surfed in … interesting site

scott henson <johnhenri86@hotmail.com>
Orlando , FL USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 4:16:35 PM (MST)

Hi,love the site,we were there about 5years ago and we loved it.We got to hold Buttercup,and I fell in love with her.I wanted to bring her home,but Luis and Judy said no way,LOL...just kidding.We really enjoyed our stay there,and you bring it all back with your site,,,Thank You,
Ed & Lillie Cothran

Lillie Cothran <ecothran@juno.com>
Lake City, Florida USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 10:07:36 AM (MST)

Greetings from Nepal!

Nepal is a haven for adventure in the Himalaya and it has drawn hundreds of EXPEDITIONS from all over the world to conquer its high mountains. Since the historic conquest of Mt. Everest,the highest mountain on earth, by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzin Norgay Sherpa in the early 50’s, Nepal’s mountains have been scaled again & again by expeditions from everywhere; and this trend is ever on the rise !

SHERPA SHANGRI-LA TREKS & EXPEDITIONS PVT.LTD. Presents Nepal to you and your clients in as many varied ways of explorations as can be imagined. Some of the ways to enjoy the splendor of Nepal are described below.

TREKKING: The Himalaya, the great “Abode of snow” that extends across Asia, offers the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, & nowhere is this scenery more spectacular then in the Kingdom of Nepal. But the mountain is far from the valley of Kathmandu, so the best way to see them and appreciate their grandeur is to leave the city behind and walk to the foot of the peaks themselves. A walk through the hills of Nepal will not only give you a view of the mountains, but also take you through remote hill villages inhabited by hospitable people who truly enjoy sharing their experiences with you,

We invite you to join us on a visit to these remote regions to learn more about yourself and your world & to expand your physical & cultural horizons by traveling on foot through lands about which you have only dreamed.

Jiban Ghimire <shangrilatreks@hons.com.np; treks_jiban@yahoo.com>
Kathmandu, Bagmati Nepal - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 6:20:53 AM (MST)

It's great to read the stories on this website and I hope to be able to add a adventure of myself maybe once, but I'll still have to experience that adventure. My question to anyone who reads this is the following.
For several years I'm looking for a certain trip. I would love to go first hiking down the canyons and then rafting down the colorado river!
I've been looking around on the net for this combination, but it only seems to happen seperately.
Does anyone have any suggestion or comments, I would love to hear them.
Thanks from the other side of the ocean.

Françoise Rietveld <fransje_rietveld@hotmail.com>
Den Haag, Netherlands - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 8:56:49 AM (MST)

Great site!!! You capture everything that is so mysterious and beautiful about the sport of skydiving !!!! I will turn 40 tomorrow,(3/11/2001) and as a birthday present, my wife
surprised me with a tandem jump today in Deland, Fl, about 15 minutes away...IT WAS AWSOME !!!! I plan on taking the AAF course next month...
Thanks for the site, and happy diving !!!!

Don

Don <poet2Bsure@aol.com>
Deltona, Florida USA - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 7:30:18 PM (MST)

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

FDL
- Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 2:21:06 AM (MST)

I was just surfing through the search pages on yahoo and came across your site. I like the idea of having a place to share adventures. You may see me back here soon. Take care.

Elaine Central
United Kingdom - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 3:35:31 PM (MST)

Wish I had more time to mountain bike and raft during the summer after seeing the great pic's on your site

Keith <tpgolf@themail.com>
- Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12:29:28 AM (MST)

Life is an Adventure and I thank Carl for sharing his adventures in life with us. Of course, anyone who would jump out of a perfectly good airplane is ............!

Fred T. <cakayak@mindspring.com>
LA, CA USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 8:46:50 AM (MST)

It's better to live your life!
Great Homepage!!

Gini <1-1@gmx.ch>
Zurich, Switzerland - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 10:45:35 AM (MST)

Hey everybody...I really, really need some help. I live in Coatesville, PA. It's like 40 minutes west of Philly. Anyway, if anybody knows of any phone numbers to any sky diving places within the tri - state area or anywhere in PA, Please e - mail me. My boyfriend's 20th birthday is coming up in March and he would LOVE to do this...what a better present from the girl right? The problem is...I am having a hell of a time finding any places with phone numbers or info. So please, if you got any, e - mail me ASAP and thanks a lot!!

Jessica Linder <JLinny29@aol.com>
Coatesville, PA USA - Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 6:36:12 PM (MST)

Come out for a visit and learn to skydive at
High Sky Adventures Parachute Club. We are a
Club so our prices stay lower. We are located
Freemont County Airport near Canon City, Colorado.
719-598-5867

Skip Moreau <skydive@highskyadventures.net>
Colorado Springs, Colorado USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 1:54:24 PM (MST)

Did my first tandem a few months ago and can't wait to do the AFF course in another couple of months.
Love your site, hopefully will write back again soon about the absolutely sick time i had doing the course.
Hi to all the guys at the Hervey Bay Skydiving centre.

caroline <spasmogirl@hotmail.com>
Hervey Bay, qld Australia - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 4:45:35 AM (MST)

I enjoyed visiting your site!!! Great info!!!

David DuVal <dancing@yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 8:26:20 AM (MST)

Hi to every1 from Russia!
I've made my first parachute jump abt 2 years ago! It was really exciting! There is no any tandem jumps nor AFF nor Static Line courses here in my DZ. I had a round military canopy 82 sqr m. I left the craft at the 800 m height, and SURVIVED! After Abt 3 sec freefall I pulled and in 1 sec more I got my canopy open! Never will forget that moment, I was between the skies and the field! After 40 sec I touched the ground, dropped down my body (as I was tought) and... after my canopy filled with an air and started to drug me over the field. I managed to get it down after 20 m...
I was the happiest man ever lived on Earth! With my arms burning and bleeding (wear Long sleevs when jump in Russia!), I stood there and cried like a crazy: I did it!!!!
Now I got 19 jumps. JOIN!!!!!!! IT WORTH to LIVE!
Blue Skeis, Black Death!!
PS. Sorry my English, brothers and sisters!

Konstantin Zhuravljov <konsta@mail.astrakhan.ru>
Astrakhan, Russia - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:10:48 PM (MST)

Looking for info on calgary hot air balloons. Would love to go there and watch balloons,as well animal shapes in balloons and if they have memberships, any particular months they go up and will they be soon. I love hot air balloons and have crewed for Balloons Above the valley for 4 yrs really want to go to Alberqurque but calgary is closer.

balloonatic <s_rickaby@hotmail.com>
chilliwack, b.c. - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 1:04:20 PM (MST)

I just came across this sight again tonight, and it brought back lots of memories. I have not been at this site since April of 99. That summer was a great summer. I ended up going skydiving again doing my first solo jump. I hope to get cerified as someday. This last summer I never went, but I plan on going again. I had bought A Yamaha Yzf 600 over the summer and spent most of my time on that. I am just trying to keep the adventure living.

~hasta
till the next time

Joe Mcgee <jmcgee@tellabs.com>
Villa PArk, Il. USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 11:48:22 PM (MST)

Great site!!! I am getting ready to go to jump school and loved all the stories on here. Look forward to jumping even sooner now! Keep them coming, I will let you know how my first jump goes!
Gotta love life and to live!

Kim <skydivingangel@aol.com>
Oceanside, CA USA - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 3:35:24 PM (MST)

I went on my first tatium and i loved and i am hooked.
now i see why it is so fun you try it you will feel alive and free from the world of telephones, pagers, and stupid co-workers. YOU WILL BE FREE FROM IT ALL.

Jacob Potter <fireburn247@yahoo.com>
Kingman, az usa - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 9:55:18 PM (MST)

Yeah! Skydiving ROCKS!!! I'm an IAD student & will be doing my fourth jump tomorrow if the weather holds out. The adrenaline rush...oohhhhhhh.

Roy Quitter <royq@hotmail.com>
Stillwater, Oklahoma USA - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 9:47:25 PM (MST)

You know i thought this was a cool site and it was well done. I also got more info on other cool extreme sports which was nice. So good job on your site and keep up the good work.

P.S. If you could get some more cool or unique skydiving shots that would be great , if not than oh well

So once again great site

I like this quote from the james bond film "The World Is Not Enough," plus its a good saying for those extreme sports fans. " Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive." I believe that quote all the way.

so take care extremeists

John
NH USA - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 6:42:25 PM (MST)

Thanks for the website, it's has been a great insperation. You guys RULE!

Alexis <radness1@aol.com>
- Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 5:17:43 PM (MST)

Come skydive with me. Personally.

RW in Houston

Russell M. Webb <webb@primenet.com>
Houston, Texas U.S.A. - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 8:12:16 PM (MST)

TRUTH ADVENTURES(JOURNEY ON)
IT'S BEEN A PROVEN FACT THAT EVERY GENERATION SEARCHES FOR AN EXPERIENCE.

FALLSWATER <FALLSWATER@AOL.COM>
PA. USA. - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 3:32:26 PM (MST)

hello my name is shawn i'm 21 years old
and have cerebral palsy i can not walk
this comeing summer i well attenpt my first tansdom jump
if anyone has any info about tandom junping
i would like to hear from you
shawn owens.

shawn owens <shawn_m_79@yahoo.com>
Morrilton, AR USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 6:00:24 PM (MST)

WOW - It was *worth* my time to come across your site - Thank you very much -

Visit "My Happiness Purpose" at http://kishore.editthispage.com/stories/storyReader$258 - where I have copied from your What's your point ? - ofcourse i have linked to your page

Good Day

Kishore Balakrishnan <kishorebalakrishnan@carnatic.com>
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Malaysia - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 6:50:49 AM (MST)

Please consider including my site in your links for those
who may be interested in tours while travelling down under. The exchange rate is great right now and the rides are through some of the most beautiful regions of Australia.
There's some pics and stories from past rides on the website
which we try to keep as uptodate as possible.
Check it out and let me know what you think.

cheers,

Phil

Phil McDonald <philmcdonald@alltrails.com.au>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 2:38:22 AM (MST)

Great site - love the photos! Can't wait to jump again!

heather <graphx_girl@yahoo.com>
Warrensburg, MO usa - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 2:33:39 PM (MST)

I have an adventure to share with everyone. A few weeks ago my boyfriend proposed to me in mid air falling about 120mph. I was on my 2nd tandem skydive. Dennis (my jumpmaster) and I jumped out after the cameraman and here comes Matt behind me with a sign that reads "Allecia will you marry me?" When we all landed he got on his knees and gave me the ring. I said YES!

Allecia <allecia.raper@wnco.com>
Fort Worth, Texas USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 6:46:07 AM (MST)

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Number one site in the world. ;-) Keep it that way!
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KUKY
Croatia - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 10:32:46 AM (MST)

I really liked your website. When I look at the photos, it just makes me want to cry because I know that winter is comming soon in Quebec city and it will seem like eternity before I jump again. Skydiving is like a drug. If you try it, you can't stop it!!!

Marie-Claude <mcschmidt_99@yahoo.com>
Quebec, Canada - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 11:26:51 AM (MDT)

I made the trip from Kathmandu to Bombay with Encounter Overland 20 years ago. I also did their river rafting on the Trisuli and the 8 day AnnaPurna area trek. Now my adventure
travel is limited to Europe-not very adventurous- anymore.

I think at some point, I may take up adventure type travel again but probably at a higher comfort(and cost-of course!) level than Encounter.

Andrea Kline <akline@nsf.gov>
Silver Spring , Maryland United States - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 2:44:35 PM (MDT)

This site is really cool

serena rose weatherall
Tapanui, - New Zealand - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 6:09:00 PM (MDT)

hey\1
om looking foe the history of skydiving but cant seem to find any please send me some

SArah <urlover2da@yahoo.com>
Australia - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 9:35:22 PM (MDT)

You are WELCOME to visit my webpage.

Odinn Thor
Reykjavik, ICELAND - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 7:16:03 PM (MDT)

Nice page thanks for the info.

Josh
Utah - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 1:28:39 PM (MDT)

I write from Italy. Last week end i did my AFF 4th level jump.
My first 3 jumps was perfect. During 4th level i began to tumbling and looping, even if after 30 seconds of instable free fall i opened the chute myself. I was cleared to 5th level but in the meantime wind was become too fast to jump. Now i've to keep on my course. I feel fear but in the meantime i want to jump without JM.
Please help me to take a decision.

Andrea Maggi <an.maggi@libero.it>
firenze, italy italy - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 7:21:09 AM (MDT)

Great site, really. Just a little dissapointed that an old quote was left out.

"Happy are those that have dreams and are willing to pay the price of seeing them come true."

I was really looking to get hold of the music from the movie "skydive" by carl boenish.
If any1 sees this and knows where to find it...PLEASE notify me.
SKYDIVE!

moonbeast <erik_sandstrom@swipnet.se>
Timrå, Sweden - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 12:30:12 AM (MDT)

Aloha everyone,

just a quick message to support all the adventure lovers and dedicated thrill seekers. Myself, I love all sports that give me a rush and that is why I created my website (check it out) to put together a whole bunch of great clubs worldwide (including: Adventure Living). PLease go check out my site, let me know what you think and have your favorite adventure companies register their club!

Peace, love and go wild!!!!!!

Marcus Hoenig <info@activeworldadventures.com>
Brussels, Belgium - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 2:52:52 AM (MDT)

I WENT TANDEM SKYDIVING ONCE IN MY LIFE. I AM 18 YEARS OLD.
IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I REALLY FELT ALIVE. I WAS FLOATING IN A HEAVEN I NEVER KNEW EXISTED. I STRONGLY RECOMEND THIS EXPERIENCE TO EVERYONE. EVEN IF ITS JUST ONCE IN A LIFE TIME. SMILE HIGH AND KISS THE SKY!!!

CHACHA LEO
MOUNT CURRIE, B.C. CANADA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 3:32:45 PM (MDT)

Enjoyable Scuba Website, I've
enjoyed my time here. Thank you.

www.DiveLogOnline.com
"Free Online Dive Log Book For Divers"

David Bernett <webmaster@DiveLogOnline.com>
St. Louis, MO USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 6:59:43 PM (MDT)

I am intending to do something of an adventure. My girlfriend and I are planning to do a triathlon. The thing is I have sight and a balance problem so we are still considering a bike...any suggestions

Brian <tobornot@optusnet.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 1:06:20 AM (MDT)

your web site was really dumb. Maybe you should go check out the web site "Sky Diving Pictures." "naked Woman Sky diving pictures." That web site is way better than your crapy one.

Spanks alota <zrrc10gtpda>
Isanti, Wi USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 11:42:09 AM (MDT)

Excellent source of information. I have a computer training centre in Canada and we are fairly new, I found your page to be a really good read. Congratulations!!!

Michael <michal_nospam@nomail.com>
Ontario, - Canada - Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 10:34:16 AM (MDT)

Can anyone help me - I have recently moved to London from s.a. and would love to do a skydive - does anyone know who I can contact near London to do my first skydive?

shirley <shirleymerrett@hotmail.com>
London, United Kingdom - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 5:21:07 AM (MDT)

Hey,

This is a question and hopefully you'll be abl to help. I've never done an x-treme sport. I've been thinking about it but I have friends that tell me it's too dangerous and I shouldn't do it. But hey, you only live once, why not. So I'm ready to do it, and my question is where do I start? I'm open to start with any sport. So any info you can give me will be great.

Thanks.......Shelle

shelle <mjmaynor@hotmail.com>
Brooklyn, New York United States - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 10:16:23 AM (MDT)

HI,
I have to say that i found the website very enjoyable and informative, especially the first account of the AFF as it went into a great deal of detail. I just did my first tandem jump, and loved it and am now starting AFF. Look forward to posting my experiences on here in the future. Take care, and blue skies!

Oz <opearlma@hotmail.com>
New York City, New York USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 9:30:50 PM (MDT)

I was just looking at some bike sites to see
if I could find some good pictures for my new racing page but I guess you dont have any thanks anyway

your friend
ROB M.

Rob McPhereson <RobMc@oneclick.net>
Detroit , Michigan USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 10:18:51 PM (MDT)

I find it interesting that you would censor the comments of visitors wishing to leave feedback on your site, but you allow the views of so-called "adventure enthusiasts" to slide through seemingly unchecked. I refer specifically to Wm. Brennan's comments in his "Hiking through Unionville New York" piece. As a resident of Unionville, I find this story truly offensive and uninformed. Had Mr. Brennan bothered to talk to any of the citizens (other the patrons of the bar), perhaps he would have been able to write a more intelligent piece.
The inaccuracies in his article are too numerous to mention,but I can speak for many other residents of Unionville when I say that I would greatly appreciate this part of your site being taken down, as I feel it paints a rather unflattering and very unfair picture of my home town. I have already e-mailed Mr. Brennan directly, but he apparently lacked the courage to respond.
In the future I would ask you to take a little time to review the facts in stories such as the one written by Mr. Brennan before they are posted for the entire world to read.
Thank you for your time.

Respectfully yours,
Steven Donders

Steven Donders <weasel1969@citlink.net>
Unionville , New York USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 12:18:18 PM (MDT)

hey good info but i need more to know why do we actually need adventure nothing really says why we need it especially in our country lifestyles,.

renee
port lincoln, south australia Australia - Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 5:54:45 PM (MDT)

My first Tandem was on April 8, 2000. It was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. I was completely terrified and excited at the exact same time. I wasn't prepared for how cold it was up there! I have to do it again now that I know what to expect!

Katie <kaydee9661@aol.com>
West Palm Beach, FL USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 8:48:05 AM (MDT)

Okay, so I'm turning 18 in two days now(this friday), so what am I doing? Going skydiving of course. Me and three of my really good friends all turn 18 like with in 3 weeks of each other so when i suggested that we go skydiving over a year ago, everyone totally agreed. I can't wait, this is gonna be totally awesome. Just one question. Does anyone know of a place we could do our tandom jump for cheap? Like in the lower $100 range? We live in northern IL, so anywhere around here would totally be awesome if anyone could think of a place. ORRR, if anyone knows of a particular place that is better than others, I would totally appreciate that too. Well, i'll tell you all how it went after the jump; that's if I still alive that is. Well, later!

Qasim Rashid <xctrack21qr@aol.com>
Lombard, IL USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 7:35:33 PM (MDT)

Hi!
I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful site. I was serching the web for something interesting about skydiving and parachuting and your site was the first I got in altavista search engine.
I am really happy to get to know people's experiences in this great sport. I myself have made only two jumps, so called beginner:)But I am going to continue it.
I wanted to ask if I can put a link to your site on my own site.

Thanks again
Good luck and I wish you new experiences. You are a very special person.

tanita_sky <tanita_sky@hotmail.com>
Yuzhno-Sakhalinks, Russia - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 4:48:39 PM (MDT)

I"m writing from northern Germany. In Winter we have here a lot of winter-swimmers, hurling around in sometimes freezing water. It"s a great challenge for the mind and the body. The good feeling after an ice-bath is unbelievable!
I"m an ice-swimmmer for more then ten years. Some of us sim around ice-flakes when the water temperatur is - 3 degees,
possible due to the salt-water. We stay in the water for around two minutes. We change even our clothes outdoors in
windy conditions. The body needs up to 2 hours to recover from the cold, the feeling thereafter ist great! Best regards. Christian

Christian <ankarends@lycosmail.com>
Wilhelmshaven, Germany - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 2:53:34 PM (MDT)

Soz mate dont have an e-mail addresyet or not one that i know off im e-mailing from school. ur site is wicked nice one and keep up the ace work.

Gez Burg
Telford, Shropshire England - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 5:07:02 AM (MDT)

Really like your site. Great links as well. You must come out and try a 5-day wilderness dogsledding trek with us here in "undiscovered" western Newfoundland, Canada!
Cheers!

Alex <alex@onwardtours.nf.ca>
Deer Lake, Newfoundland Canada - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 8:59:18 PM (MDT)

I really want to skydive. It looks like alot of fun. Can you send me any information on it?

John Marstellar
Mineral Ridge, Ohio Trumbull - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 4:20:55 PM (MDT)

Get out there, do it, who cares what anyone thinks! I've done 21 skydives now, I have a tattoo, a belly button ring and I'm 17 & female. I love going out and doing my own thing, don't get me wrong I'm not a greeny or a feral I just don't see the point in holding back because some people don't agree with it.

Picture the above, a chick partying, jumping, etc. Now picture a girl who has gotten good grades all her life, is dedicated to her part-time job, plays hockey. The two visions are entirely different right, but I'm all of the above. So if you are not a fellow extremist who loves to party hard maybe you should try it before you judge people by it, cause I'm sick of copping your prejudice.

GIVE UP THE SUIT LIVE THE LIFE.

ciao,
Jen.

JENNY <jo_wynn@topend.com.au>
Darwin, NT Aust - Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 11:18:07 PM (MDT)

Hey there, Just did my level 2(PFF-3rd jump) last week. WOW, skydiving is awsome. Im scheduled for 3 jumps back to back this Wed. Once I finish those, I'll be doing my first solo(I just hope i pass all my levels). Yippeeee... After I get some experience, I plan on trying to sky surf.
I also enjoy Snowboarding, Extreme in-line skating, rock climbing, Off-roading(Extreme Jeepin'--Mostly rock), and a whole lot of other stuff. I'm a production Team-leader at a huge Steel tube company, so I'm also goal oriented(I just threw that in so people would know that all types of people like extreme sports, not just crazees...)Im 23 and have a whole lot of fun ahead of me...Great site BTW
Vid

Squid <vidcvet@hotmail.com>
Canada - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 8:21:33 PM (MDT)

This site is really really really BAD thats right it stinks it really stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alex hesser <brianyoyo2@hotmail.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 2:56:21 PM (MDT)

I went skydiving for the first time today!!!! It was so awesome!!!!! I was so freaked while in training that my teeth were chattering...or maybe that was because it was so cold...but as soon as I got my gear on I was fine. Damn! It is so exciting!!!! I wasn't even scared when my lines twisted a little, I just calmly turned out of it! I did so well that first time, I had to go again right away, so I dropped for a second static line, and did just as well! I hav ealways wanted to do this! It was worth every penny!!

Angie <stumpfa@post.uwstout.edu>
Neenah, WI USA - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 7:58:01 PM (MDT)

Wow! Thanks for having this site. I have scheduled my first tandem skydiving jump for April 23rd (Easter Sunday). I'm so incredibly nervous. (serious fear of heights here) But, I'm not letting fear dictate my life any longer! (mid life crises - who knows?! ha ha). Your first time jump story did wonders to ease my anxiety. I cannot wait to skydive! Thanks!

Raejean <raejean@c2i2.com>
Casa Grande, Arizona USA - Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 1:59:10 PM (MDT)

On March the 17th, my friend Chris and I went on an
epic journey. We became increased our snowboarding
talents by 40%. We hiked Sun Peaks Mountain twice,
one hour up for 15 seconds of pure powder down.
I will never forget the silence, the pure ecstasy
of knowing our track would be the first in waist deep
adventure. I can only stress the importance of
hiking. It gives you a feeling of world acceptance.

Clint Stenerson <walking_tree@hotmail.com>
100 Mile House, British Columbia Canada - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 12:18:56 PM (MST)

Dear Adventure Living...

I just completed my first jump (a tandem) on a lark w/ friends from work...and I think I'm hooked! You have a very informative web site and really enjoyed the comments/pics.

Thanks from a new convert (who's saving for the AFF course) here's to blue skies and god bless...

Darin Walker <dwalker30@msn.com>
san mateo, ca usa - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 11:01:46 PM (MST)

Hi-excellant site,
Looking through this site has made me realise I have got withdrawal syptoms from not jumping out of a plane for far too long, it really does feel like something is missing. I have only ever done static lines and that was a year ago. So I have forced my flatmates into us all doing a tandom jump for charity in the summer. Can't wait.
I also strongly beleive parachuting should be compulsory for all to do at least one jump. It has to be done!
Good luck to everyone.

Helen <bms9hka@leeds.ac.uk>
Leeds, England - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 8:03:09 AM (MST)

Thanks for putting up a great website. I decided today that I would love to skydive for the first time, and thought the internet would be a good place to start looking for info. Your site has encouraged me even more. I can't wait!!!

April Ashby <mazarineblue1@aol.com>
Amarillo, TX USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 6:52:24 PM (MST)

Thank you so much, reading this site has certainly made my day. I don't think I could jump out of a plane but I love scuba diving, there is nothing else like breathing under the water and watching nature swim pass you.

Kathy <mzmolly123@aol.com>
Ann Arbor, Michigan USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 12:37:31 PM (MST)

I really like your photos
ive been skydiving a couple of times and nothing beats it!
im really looking for old skydiving photos, like from the seventies and stuff(if youve seen any of them youd know why i want them)theyre hilarious!anyway if youve seen any can you foreward them, or something of the like?

ursula <ursula.hicks@staff.ihug.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 7:57:59 PM (MST)

You had some great photos of the grand cayon.
I must say that it intreguued me enough to
think of going there for a trip!
I loved the site very well done!

Robert <RTigman0@aol.com>
Kamloops, Britsh Columbia Canada - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 10:20:32 PM (MST)

thanks for a great website. i'm 16 and i've been skydiving so i can really relate to alot of the stuff that is written here. i'm doing an english assignment of skydiving and other related sports so if anyone wants to send me an e-mail about their experiences i would appreciate it! also i wouldn't mind trying something new.
ta,
katie:-)

katie <heykato111>
melbourne, vic australia - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 9:28:45 PM (MST)

Once when I was in Pensacola Beach, Florida, my mom, 2 cousins and I went parasailing! It was a blast! We got strapped in on a flat surface of a boat in the back( we went two at a time) I'm a pretty brave person so I wasn't to scared, except I was a little nervous when we started going up. But once you got up, we could see the whole island! It was sooo neat! Looking down didn't scare me but my mom was afraid to. The driver dipped us down into the water(which was pretty cold). We could see porpoises swimming along with us below. I was afraid to be dipped in the water if they were there, but they didn't. Anyway, it was a great expierience and YOU should definitely try it!!!!

Martha <Tingbaby13@cs.com>
Shreveport, LA U.S. - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 8:36:41 PM (MST)

Hey Carl,

This a great site!! Well done. Deffinately the best site about extreme sports that i have found. Your pages on skydiving are fantastic. I did my first jump (solo static line) last summer, and ever since ive been wanting to go again. But the fiancial problems of being a uni student kinda stops me. However i have a trip to the dropzone this weekend (if the weather isn't against me) and some cash in my pocket, so fingers crossed.

You page has really inspired me, since i first came accross it a few months ago, and has encouraged me to live life more to the full. Now i can't wait until i have finished uni and have some more money.

Thanks,

Well done

David <Pondessi@YeahSports.com>
Hull, East Yorkshire England - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 8:50:30 AM (MST)

sail on dude,being a texas cat champ in 1992, i understand.now lets cook some killer food for the crew. god bliss you all.

dean paukune <deanfish@altavista.com>
lake city, florida u.s. - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 8:22:53 PM (MST)

6/13/78, I EXITED A TWIN BEECH AT 2800' IN WHAT WAS TO HAVE BEEN A STATIC LINE JUMP(#6).IT BECAME A FREE FALL WHEN THE S.L. BROKE.UPON VERIFYING A TOTAL MALFUNCTION,I STARTED FOR MY RESERVE, FUMBLING SOMEWHAT, I WENT UNSTABLE. WHEN I PULLED MY RESERVE I SAW IT DEPLOYING B/N MY FEET.DON'T REMEMBER OPENING(PROBABLY FORTUNATE),BUT AFTERWARDS, LOOKED UP & REALISED I HAD A LINEOVER.IN HINDSIGHT I LEARNED THAT I COULD HAVE USED A KNIFE ON FOULED LINE, HOWEVER,AS IT WAS I DIDN'T KNOW.NOT WANTING TO WORSEN IT,I RODE SPIRALLING CANOPY DOWN TO TREES BELOW WENT THRU & HIT GROUND & LIMPED AWAY W. SPRAINS & BRUISES.JUMPED 17 X SINCE(11 FREEFALLS)

ROGER FANCHER <CHIPPERALF@AOL.COM>
- Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 2:52:07 AM (MST)

I don't know if you have ever tried the Jetski's
but it is also very adventurous.

Al King <gw@ahking.com>
Waianae, Hawaii USA - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 12:09:06 AM (MST)

Picked up lots of great info from your website for my 12 page research paper due next week. I did run across an answer to an unknown somewhere on the website in a book I picked up at the library called "The Sky People: A History of Parachuting" by Peter Hearn. It answered the unknowns in a story I saw in one of the links on your page. The story was about the guy that jumped and was "possibly killed" due to a blown faceplate. His name was Nick Piantanida and the one attempt mentioned in the article resulted in him landing in a St. Paul, MN city dump, not Chicago. The attempt described where the faceplate blew did result in his eventual death after a 4 month coma.
Great articles, great information at your website ... it's been a wealth of information for my paper. And, even though it's about 10 degrees out, I'm now properly psyched to take to the skies come springtime!!
Thank You!

Brenda Gagnon <bgagnon@puma.dpg.devry.edu>
Carol Stream, IL USA - Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 11:29:22 PM (MST)

If you would like to know a good place to Rock climb and Repel, I thyink one of the best places would be to go to Cook's Forest Pa. and climb there. I don't know the exact location of the cliffs but I do know that it is well worth the ride there.

Anthony B. <pola0219ab@k-12.org>
Poland, Ohio U.S. of A. - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 7:46:57 AM (MST)

Looking for the perfect combination of adventure and serenity? Hot Air Ballooning is it! The first time Elise saw a balloon lift off, she said "I'm going to be that person--I'm going to fly one of those!" And now we have our own balloon, which we fly in the California Great Valley. If you'd like to see what ballooning is all about, visit the Syrinx Balloon website at http://webpages.ainet.com/gosner/syrinxballoon , where I have posted pictorial essays of many of the events we fly. Take a look!

George Osner <gosner@ainet.com>
Modesto, CA - Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 12:08:00 AM (MST)

My biggest adventure ever was a three day survival camp. I was 14 yrs old and was dumped in the Northern Territory wilderness with four others of my age with only one pocket knife, a watch, a very small first aid kit containing nothing of real use, an axe, 4 clear plastic bags, one small jerry full of water and two cups as well as a piece of thick hemp rope about 1.5m long. Also included was a walky talky radio for use in emergencies (no exceptions).

Dressed in long sleeved police overals and fishermen hats, we struggled to build a shelter, clear paths, build fires (however we had nothing to lite them with), fire wood piles and piles of green leaves to create smoke with in case someone came to "rescue" us.

After a night in darkness, cold, hungry and scared, we got up for an early start, the people running the camp visited and tipped out our jerry full of water the next morning. Leaving us desperately thirsty. We carried on, it was all we could do.

That afternoon they lit one of our fires. Relieved we wouldn't be spending another night in darkness we thanked and thanked them. That night it rained. Our shelter didn't shelter us at all, we couldn't even all fit in it. Thank god this meant that we had someone keeping the fire happening. We dried off in front of the fire. Shit it was cold. They brought us a tarp after that. A bit late!

The next morning they even gave us a jerry full of water! After that we felt we were able to continue, the water gave us hope, stopped us from fighting, and gave us enthusiasm.

They are three days of my life I will never forget, three days in which I was tested, in which I was so ready to give up, if only they had let me. From those three days I have learn't to Value living. One of the V's in survival we had been told was for value living, the other to Vanquish fear and panic.

I enjoyed a nice warm shower, a shave of the legs, clean clothes and a warm swag the night we got back, not to mention lots and lots and lots of water and a bit of food. None of us had an apetite for anything but liquids, sleep and showers.

When I think about it seems humerous, but when I think of being back in that situation I remember our desperation for water, the cold at night, the lack of sleep, the footsteps we heard around our camp and our unanswered calls, the longing for them to radio us, just for a different voice and the longing for them to visit to know they hadn't forgotten about us in their kingdom of tarps and swags.

That was two and a bit years ago and was an opportunity I'm so glad that I took. I have complete sympathy for the many y oung men over in East Timor and the refugees hiding in the mountains, for the people who have died alone lost in the bush and for the homeless

Gen
- Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 6:07:28 AM (MST)

This is the forth time in about a week that i've visited this site! I'm sixteen, however not entirely sweet. I used to be quiet, lets just say adolescense has changed that.

As my mother says, i'm unco-operative, lazy, etc, etc. Let's just say I don't give a sh-t anymore. She says all I do is talk about jumping (skydiving) and work to support this addiction. All I have to say is at least my addictions don't involve jabbing a vein, smoking a joint or hitting the bottle on a Friday night. If only she knew what it is like to be 16 in the 90's/00's, to cop the pressures from teachers and parents, not to mention peers.

I've now found my thing, jumping. When I was little I used to have this dream that I could fly, only it was so real that I almost believed I could when I woke up. I've now found the closest thing.

When I think about jumping it feels like my heart's on fire, I feel winded. I am addicted.

I love reading other peoples stories on skydiving, looking at photos and just thinking about skydiving, it fills my dreams, it's like having a really, really bad crush.

All this in just 20 jumps.

I've decided to try bunji-jumping, scuba diving and paintball and anything else. I went white water rafting when I was ten and loved it, I've been kayaking through rapids (small ones, but ones big enough to cause a rush of adrenalin), I've abseiled and rock climbed (amatuer stuff though)

I just thought I'd write to say what a great site this is and to keep it up. It's great to read of other people who feel the same as me, who have the same longing to jump.

Love you Guyz, Blue skies
I'm poet, but don't know it (take no note of the corny joke)

Gen

Gen <jo_wynn@topend.com.au>
Darwin, NT Aust - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 8:39:40 PM (MST)

Hi there,

We are Virginia's oldest continuously operating ParaCenter !

Our new site is http://www.skydivingcenter.com
We would love to exchange a link with you!

Please visit our links page at http://www.skydivingcenter.com/links.html
you'll see your site!

Thanks

valerie <hufbauer@hotmail.com>
Hartwood, Viriginia USA - Monday, January 17, 2000 at 8:44:09 AM (MST)

After reading everyone else's extremes, I have decided to offer my own.

I'm 16, female and like many of my peers I work at a fast food joint, but unlike a vast majority of my peers I get my highs from skydiving.
Here Goes, my first solo jump (written for English- school!)

So here I am trying not to think about the inevitable- trying just to focus. As we get higher and higher the others begin to fall asleep, I do anything but... Suddenly we're there, at 10,000 ft directly above the drop zone and the clouds and almost ready to jump out. I glance quickly at Gary as my first instructor grips the strut of the wing and positions himself on the small step. He looks at me, gives the thumbs up sign and nod which indicates it's my turn. Gingerly I fling my arm out, grabbing hold of the strut and heave myself out onto the small step. Am I insane?

I'm standing right out, right on the edge. The wind is tugging at my clothes trying to pull me off, I lean over the strut, check in, check out and it's horizon. Up. Down. Go. I do simply that, step off and just let myself go. All I can hear is the rush of wind as we are flung out and down. Too late to back out now and I'm falling, plunging at the surface of the earth at a rate of 120mph, yet I can't think about that. For a moment I can't feel anything the wind has stopped and everything else has ceased to exit, my past is forgotten and my future out of the picture. All I can feel is the present..

"PARACHUTING IS DANGEROUS"

I feel a shake and awaken from my sensory overload induced coma to realise where I am, I'm plummeting at the earth at about 165 feet per second. I arch harder, as the shake from my instructor demands. I check my altimeter, wow, 9000 ft. I do two practice ripcord pulls waiting for the shake of approval from my instructors. Then I just glide toward the earth. There I am, me, Jenny swimming above the heavens, revelling in this new found freedom and filled entirely with sheer delight.

This is magnificent, I can feel the adrenalin, it's pumping, swimming around my body. The wind is fierce amd pushes against me and I'm falling and falling, the earth is getting closer and closer. This is amazing. It's hard to breathe- my lungs have no room to expand. Am I really falling? I seem to be gliding or floating even, I can't possibly be falling. The ground seems so far away and I'm suspended in space. Just hanging here. I'm like a paper boat in a storm, I have no real control over my direction or movements all I can do is pull my head back, arch my back and put my arms out and, above all, pray. There's nothing to grab or hold onto, there's no stability- I'm completely surrounded by air.

"WARNING THIS PARACHUTE MAY MALFUNCTION...POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH."

I check my altimeter again, oh god, I'm meant to be pulling my ripcord. Quick wave of height awareness to my JM and pull.

My parachute opens without drama. Thank God. I flare to pull the slider down. This is excellent, I can see everything from up here. I glance around for the arrow and failling to see it follow my JM, who has nearly reached the ground and is zigzagging I follow him. There's the cross and the arrow. The arrow begins to spin and so I follow it. Practice one more flare and begin preparing to land. Following the batons now, I flare. Wow, I'm on my feet, I actually land on my feet.

I look up and see Gary and his TM get ready to land. They're on the ground now and coming over, I bundle up my parachute and walk over to Gary. Photo time.

That was excellent, the adrenalin continues to pump through my body. I put my hand out and it is as though it has a mind of it's own, I can't stop it from shaking, not that I try particularly hard. I look around kind of hazily and the world seems entirely different as I see it through different eyes. I now see it full of opportunity and light, full of new experiences and adventures. I have conquered my fear of heights and can only think of being back up there.

I get back to the demountable and everyone seems to crowd around me congratulating me and asking how it went. My mind however, is in overload and I can't concentrate on their questions let alone think of responses and so I simply grin. I grin according to my mother for a whole week.

That was too good for words, no hassles, no scapes or major bruising, just the sensation of pure and absolute freedom, the exhileration and yet sadness of having completed a goal and the longing for another jump.

That was almost 5 months ago and I have now completed my AFF course, and done in total 19 jumps (including my tandem- completed 9 months before that).

Skydiving is unreal, full of wonderful people and adrenalin. It makes life interesting and releases the stress of school and the problems of adolescence. I intend to bunji jump next, but believe it or not there is nowhere in Darwin (Australia) that does it.

Anyway I have to go so as they say blue skies and soft landings.

Jen

Jen <jo_wynn@topend.com.au>
Darwin, NT Australia - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 9:43:42 PM (MST)

Ekstremsportveko 2000 is the norwegian extreme sport week. The week is June 18-25 at Voss, Norway and it's featuring BASE-jumping, skydiving, extreme-kayaking, rafting and paragliding. Welcome to Voss!

www.ekstremsportveko.com

Aksel Bruun <aksel@ekstremsportveko.com>
Bergen, Norway - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 4:24:06 PM (MST)

Hope that the next time i sign in here i'll be able to tell of my First skydiving adventure

Michael s. white <Braveagle@hotmail.com>
philadelphia, pa united states - Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 1:09:28 PM (MST)

Hi, How are we all on this fine wednesday.

Thanks for the great site, it's unreal to be able to read so many great storys of so many different types of adventures.
When I get the time I'll email my own story of my first solo skydive.

To anyone who hasn't jumped/taken the plunge into the unknown, go for it. Because the way I see it, is that you might as well die having fun.

Anyway, blue skys and great extremes!
BYE

no name given
Darwin, NT AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 9:35:23 PM (MST)

Thanks for adding my article to the page. It was quite the experiance. Losing my shoe and all...
keep up the great work.
Jennifer Hogan <hoganj@joymail.com>
Calgary, Alberta CANADA - Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 10:32:02 PM (MST)

I went skydiving this year and completed my AFF. I fly planes for a living, and it fantastic to be able to leave the office in style.

Blue Skies

Rick

Rick Tatham <Rick@rtat.freeserve.co.uk>
Horsham, West Sussex England - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 3:06:54 AM (MST)

I would like to congradulate you about this site. It is the most interesting site I've found in the internet. If you ever happen to come to Greece, don't hesitate to contact me. I wouldn't mind performing with you a free fall or a bungee jump. Anyway, if any one wants to contact me, my E.mail adress is stated. Thangs a lot, congradulations for a wonderful internet site.

Vantaris Emmanouil-Kimon <kimon@internetq.gr>
Halandri, Greece - Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 1:00:51 AM (MST)

Hi there. I just wanted to tell you what a great site you have. This has got to be my favorite...so much I have bookmarked it! I have lupus and had always wanted to skydive, scuba, etc. I think I used my disease as an excuse to not participate in these things and to let my body go downhill... Your website has done a lot to get me up off my butt and start to be a part of life again. I enjoyed the stories (even the medical...ugh!). Thanks again....

kim <othy_84116@yahoo.com>
salt lake city, utah usa - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 10:17:13 PM (MST)

First of all...I love this websites logo.
I am a very crazy endorphin loving hellion always waiting for something traumatic to happen! I slalom waterski all summer- something I live to do! I will be turning 18 soon so I look forward to many skydiving and bungee jumping expericance in the near future! I am also going backpacking for 6 months with a coupe friends starting in Swizterland where we will canyoneer the wild waters, go on THE bingee jump (1000 feet of swiss air baby!!) trek through the Alps and make our way through Greese and Italy and right down to AFrica where we will live with the aboriginals, swing through the jungles, go on Gorilla treks, dry up on the Sahara, and many other wild wishes. My quote? Everyone dies but not all of us really live...
Julianne <jewelz_75@hotmail.com>
Grand Forks, ND USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 9:45:26 AM (MST)

Ya got a great site here. It's informative and really help and has got some great pics. My only comment is that if you took the navigation barra and put in as a seperate window so you could increase the font size. Also, a little music couldn't hurt.

Eternal Dragon <eternal_dragon2000@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 12:00:32 PM (MST)

THANKS!

no name given
Sweeny, Brazoria County, Texas United States - Monday, November 01, 1999 at 8:18:04 PM (MST)

Cool site
Lots of damn good stuff here keep it up.
Trying hard here to 'Give up the suit, live the life'
seems you're setting the standard!

Mark <mgsutton@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 7:33:54 AM (MDT)

I did my first IAD ie my first ever skydive 100% nude...as far as I know it is an unofficial world record. The jump was done on Aug 04th 1991 at the CSPA DZ in Yellownife North West Territories. At first the JM of the school Paul Curren (Inst B) was reluctant to let me do the dive this way but I knew this would be a record! There was another jumper on the ground named "Ted" who had a T-Shirt on that said the diving emporer. Ted had told me he had gone nude on his 50th jump...this inspired me to go buff on #1...I jumped from 3000ft with a MANTA and was jumper #3. Fortunately the DZ is an large area of sand dunes and I had a walk on landing 10ft from the target. I believe there was a short writeup in Canpara a few months later but I have never seen this...I am now doing my PFF program and just did level IV in Vancouver, BC.........Blue Skies!

Denis Byrne <byr556@hotmail.com>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 9:09:38 AM (MDT)

Hi Carl,

Love your website!!! I'm saving up so that I can learn to skydive and it's great to read about your experiences in AFF training. I must say, I'm getting more and more excited about the prospect of skydiving. I've also got a wonderful quote you might like.
"Once man has tasted flight he will walk with his head turned skyward, for there he has been and there he will long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Sarah Rigby <Hieronymus52@hotmail.com>
Christchurch, New Zealand - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 5:02:50 PM (MDT)

Hi Your web site is really awsome I went skydiving last year for the first time ,it was the most amazing thing I have ever done. Since then I have decided to try as many different things as possible the more extreme the better. Next summer I also plan to get my sky-diving licence.
"If God wanted man to fly than he would of made us
all rich!!"

Erin Jayne
Hudson, - Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 11:57:46 AM (MDT)

After reaching the top of the ~130' foremast on a 134' brig in 1998, I read a quote by Helen Keller that forever changed my life, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." Since my six-week sailing experience, I have been SCUBA diving, rock climbing, skydiving-solo, extreme mountain biking, shark and dolphin swimming, and oh so much more. I stumbled upon your site while searching the net for ideas concerning the writing of my personal statement for law school. I now have a direction on how to exactly write my statement...Adventure is something that we have to experience for ourselves, not as passersby!
Thank you for your experiences and stories...there is someone in the world as daring and adventurous as myself! My next trip is to Costa Rica, where I will spend time with my favorite marine mammals...the awe-inspiring dolphins!

Michelle <mwouden@kopfc.com>
Midvale, Utah USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 2:34:22 PM (MDT)

Hello everyone!!!!! This web-site is the coolest site I have seen so far. The stories are great!! If these stories don`t make you want to go out and capture the world in the palm of your hand, "You ain`t right". I love all of the adventures listed. Especailly skydiving. I do plan on going skydiving really soon! After reading these stories I am not going to wait no longer, even if I have to take a loan from the bank "ha". I live in South Carolina and I fell as if there is`nt enough things to do around here. So if anyone lives anywhere near by and loves adventure please... e-mail me! I`ll meet you half way. I will keep you guys updated on my skydiving experiences. Until then.... BLUE SKIES.

AMANDA L GARRETT <garretal@maritz.com>
Spartanburg, S.C. United States - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 9:58:39 AM (MDT)

I have wanted to parachute for so long and i just watched on
of the videos of a jump. I would like u to e-mail with some
informant about skydiving. Most of my family have jumped.
I need to find out the price/how old you have to be to jump
and if there is a place in arkansas where they jump. So if you could would you e-mail me??????? booty1_1@excite.com is my e-mail address.

Sincerely Yours,
Ronnie

Ronnie Thurley <booty1_1@excite.com>
Bryant, Arkansas America - Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 9:04:03 AM (MDT)

great web site Carl! keep it up!
there's lots of jumpers here, any blue water sailers or mountaineers lurking in between adventures? tell us about it. I'll have some good sailing stories for you soon...
jono

jono <jonogoss@hotmail.com>
Brisbane, Queensland Australia - Friday, October 08, 1999 at 3:36:26 PM (MDT)

HELP ME PLEASE
I have been given an assignment in PE Studies at college and I need to research a sport and list the abilities and skills needed for it. I chose to study white water rafting so could you please tell me what skills and abilities you and your fellow rafters need to do you thing. Please reply as soon as you can it is neeeded VERY soon.
P.S. Your web page/site is great

louise payton <louise_scar@yahoo.co.uk>
Manchester, England - Monday, October 04, 1999 at 12:25:32 PM (MDT)

Hi! I just made my first tandem jump yesterday to celebrate my 23rd birthday and today I do NOT know what to do with myself. I want to go again! and again! Now all hopes of saving money are out the door, so to speak. BLUE SKIES! Diana

Diana Fry <yaymeyayme@netscape.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Sunday, October 03, 1999 at 1:31:34 PM (MDT)

Hello,

I have just spent an hour on this site chekcing things out. I am going skydiving Sunday, and I am scared. Yet excited. I will face my fear and step out (through) the airplane door. Thanks for all the info on the first time skydiving experiences, it has made me more comfortable with my decision to go and do this. Dude! I am ready to go!

....Some people jab a vein for it...all ya gotta do is jump!!!!!

Big Al

Allen <gto67conv@hotmail.com>
Yonkers, NY USA - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 9:49:21 PM (MDT)

"In the Next Millenium...
The 1st robotic bird will pull out the first placstic worm from the first artificial grass.
Lets' go skidiving, scuba dive, hiking, walking, rambling, eco-trekking, climbing and camping before all the once mighty jungles, rainforest, national parks, nature and you disappear!
Remember, your body was never made for adventures but your spirit was!!"

Just would like to share this quote with you guys... and CARL... I hope to see you adding more exciting experience onto your site... I went for White Water Rafting just 2 weeks ago, and I love it!! ...The next thing on my list is to Skydive!! ...I hope I would be able to do this (cos I have really serious heights problem)... haha... Will come back to add more comments and share my experience of skidiving WHEN I have finally done it...

Mandy <ooki@mailcity.com>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 6:44:41 PM (MDT)

Great site. I just made my first tandem jump and touring your site was almost as good as re-living the experience. One problem though, your link for the dropzones seems to be outdated. I couldn't get to it. Thanks for a great site. I'll be back again.

Paul Arnold <parn12345@aol.com>
Bay Shore, Long Island, New York USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 3:07:39 PM (MDT)

I love your sight. As a person who doesn't normally indulge in, so called *extreme* sports, this all change when i went to turkey last month... at first i tried snorkling. I know kidsplay right!! Well i wasn't exactly satisfied with that so then i signed up for a 'Try-dive' for the day. Well, i tried it and loved every second i was under water. I would have signed up for the five-day course for scuba-diving, unfortunatly, funds were short at that time. And why was this, cos next on the list, was tandom-paragliding... this to me seemed a little crazy... you pay some guy a huge amount of money to be voluntarily strapped to him and then take a running jump off the tallest mountain in southern turkey!! Yeah as if. It all started out with a night on the town, and well while not totally in control of my senses (that's what Turkish Brandy can do to you!) me and a friend signed up to do exactly what we said we wouldn't do. For a whole week we kept thinking, "What have we done!" "What have we done!" But you know what, WE DID IT!!! We floated above Oludeniz for around 45 minutes, it was just magical. I've now, thankfully, gotten over my fear for heights and want to try more... maybe a little parachuting is in need.

Anyways, i just wanted to say i love your site, and reading all the stories, just makes me want to try more *extreme* experiences.

Thanks.

Jo Devine <jo.devine@virgin.net>
London, UK - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 2:21:06 AM (MDT)

I enjoyed some of the adventures on your site.
I love to travel and explore North America by RV.
Check out my web site which I update frequently on my adventures.

Bob Sturm <CUinMoab@aol.com>
Torrington, CT USA - Monday, September 20, 1999 at 6:14:44 PM (MDT)

Live life to the fullest and down to the last drop!
Its the only way to live life completely......

"What in the mind of man can concieve and believe he CAN achieve"

This is a totally awesome site, very inspiring..excellant!!!

May i ask, what is the point in having life if one is not going to live it????

Venture...Seek....Explore......thats what where here for!

missy <la_missy@yahoo.com>
Boston, Mass U.S.A - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 1:02:13 PM (MDT)

I wold just like to say that I have done many other adventure sports from car racing ,snowski racing ,rock climbing ,reppeling just to name a few. So finally my wife gave in to leting me skydive for my birthday and you know what? It makes all those other sports look like child's play . All I can say to anybody thinking about skydiving is be carefull it is ADDICTIVE for most of the people who try it!!
The funny thing is that I have friends that say the'll go and jump but when they get to the DZ all the do is watch lol.

james <skydive777jimdve>
oklahoma, oklahoma usa - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 6:34:10 PM (MDT)

Carl,
I Alway Said That Anyone How Jumps Out Of An Airplane At 10,000Ft Is Either Stupid, Crazy Or Both. But Resently I Found My Self At A Drop Zone Getting Prices For Rigs, Training, Jumps, ETC. When I Told My Friends That I Was Going To Sky Dive. They Said I Wasn't Any Surprise Because I'm Just Crazy/Stupid Enough To Jump. Well I Guess What I Though Was Right Because I Plan On Jumping. Anyway Great Site If It Wasn't For It I Wouldn't Be Jumping For A Plane At 10,000Ft.
Thanks For The Confedense/Info,
Chris Brown

Chris Brown <sky_diving@hotmail.com>
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 4:02:30 PM (MDT)

My name is Kyra Stegall-Lopez, I had my first tandem jump this past summer! It was the most awesome experience in my life! I would recommend it to everyone. I have my pictures in my classroom and my students think that I am crazy! Rock climbing, and hang gliding are next on the list!

Blue skies,

Kyra

kyra stegall-lopez <bdgrl220@hotmail.com>
chicago, il - Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 2:40:21 PM (MDT)

This is a really cool site! It's great to find a site for the non- couch potato! I'm an avid Scuba diver in the Pacific Northwest. However, I've never tried sky diving. I would really like to some day! Keep up the good work.

Paul K. <scubaduber@yahoo.com>
Vancouver, Washington USA - Friday, September 03, 1999 at 12:45:20 PM (MDT)

Great website!!! I'm 20 years old, and I jumped tandem for my first time on Aug. 19, 1999 in Northampton, Mass. It was the best time I've ever had!I also had a video made of my first jump which came out awesome. I am really looking forward to more jumps and becoming more experienced. Its just hard finding friends who want to jump with you. My older brother jumped his first jumped when I did. I'm sure that he will jump again with me.

Melanie Talbot <myrtlesnap@aol.com>
Holyoke, Mass. USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 9:42:26 PM (MDT)

Hi Carl
Great site - lots of interest - Please post my reference for Tandem Skydiving, AFF and Static Line courses in South Africa.
Blue Skies... Charles

Charles Whitcomb <charles@tandems.co.za>
Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 2:05:54 AM (MDT)

I loved the 'visit to Germany' -page. I spent 1996 in Germany and I totally fell in love with the country. I sure would love to go back there as soon as I can. Still have a few friends living near Cologne.
Thanks for your stories and photos.

Lientjie <Lien101@hotmail.com>
Bloemfontein, Free State South Africa - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 1:02:51 PM (MDT)

Hi there

Greetings from Greenland. It's a great site *s*
I have been skydiving 22 times in San Diego and I LOVE it. But we can't jump in Greenland.
Blue skies to all skydivers !!!

Irene Jeppson <ijeppson@hotmail.com>
Nuuk, Greenland Greenland - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 5:22:11 PM (MDT)

I did skydiving for the first time yesterday 7/31/99. The most incredible experience of my life. I am a petite female, only 5', 110 lbs. I did a static line jump. While trying to work my way out onto the strut into 80mph winds, I fell. I was out far enough not to get hurt but I didnt get to turn and smile at my jumpmaster. He later told me that I looked like I was sitting in an easy chair, I had such a calm look on my face. I'm planning on doing it again, but practicing climbing onto the strut. Best experience of my life!!!

Deb <vgtidt@aol.com>
Rochester , NY USA - Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 3:18:32 PM (MDT)

What a great web site. It is truly inspirational to hear everyones stories--- in the guest book and throughout the site. I really want to go skydiving but would love to get a recommendation. I live in New York City. Has anyone gone near here and had a great experience. Any advice would be great!

I have been very lucky to have had many "extreme" experiences- rafting on the Colorado, white water canoeing on the Penobscot in Maine, a trip to S. Africa..... Outward Bound. All amazing, truly life altering experiences.... as I always say, "I will try anything atleast once."

ENJOY LIFE! PEACE!

LAURA

Laura <laura2eric@aol.com>
New York City, NY USA - Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 3:26:06 PM (MDT)

Hello all. this is a pretty cool page. I am looking for info on skydiving in MA. If you have any info on where i can find lessons or whatever please email me. thanx
Amber

Amber <mountaincandy4u@webtv.net>
Concord, MA USA - Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 1:13:30 PM (MDT)

I'm so excited to try skydiving, The only promblem is that I don;t know any Business that exsists in my area. Does anyone know where I could skydive I'm from Connecticut, I'm willing to travel, like Mass., or Rhode Island. Please Help, it will be greatly appreciated.
hmakara@lasell.edu

Heather <hmakara@lasell.edu>
bristol, CT 06010 - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 2:25:23 PM (MDT)

I am almost 25 years old and had wanted to ski dive for
a long time. After many years of convincing my wife
to let me jump she finally gave me the best fathers day
gift I ever got. The opertunity to go ski diving. After
my first jump there was nothing going to stop me from jumping again. I now only have two jumps but I have
promised my self that I will get my "A" licnese. I, unlike everyone else on this site,have a negative thing to say about ski diving. I love to do extreme things or anything to get a thrill. After ski diving everthing I use to do for a thrill suffers badly in comparison. Ski diving is the most exciting thing I have ever done in my life and can do nothing but look at the clear blue ski all day long. I do have one question for anybody out there who may wish to answer. I have jumped twice myself and have never jumped tandam. My goal is to freefall as soon as posible. Should I try a high altitude tandam jump?

DENNIS MOORE (FLASH) <mooreisgood@yahoo.com>
Hermitage, MO U.S.A - Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at 4:18:42 PM (MDT)

Carl..you have a great perspective on life and it is great to read about people who have a positive view of life. The daily grind of work and the pace of the world today coupled with being constantly bombarded with conflicting messages, it is easy to lose focus in life and remember what living is all about. What I think is terrific about this site, is it reminds me that there are many exciting things to live for. Life can be exhilirating and challenges and adventures are very good for the spirit.

What is key is to take initiative and get involved in these adventures. So, your site provides me with some motivation to aim for some adventuring. I've done some cool adventures in the past, whitewater rafting on Brown's canyon in Colorado, skiing in Aspen and traveling to Moscow. It might not be the most extreme adventures, but for someone who grew up in New Jersey in a suburban town, it is. However, there is so much more I want to do. Especially scuba diving. I guess like anything...you just have to go ahead and do it and set a timeline...so I will be doing that and I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again for the site and keep up your adventurous attitude. It is great to see that there are people like you out there. Society seems so focused on materialism and gaining wealth. We forget that there is much more to life. These things don't necessarily add to the meaning of life. Only experiences can do that. I mean there is nothing wrong to want a nice car and have a nice house and furniture...but this doesn't add much meaning. It may add comfort and it may provide some mental satisfaction of having assets, but it certainly does not make the person..and in your last days it will definitely not be what you look back on. Things like remembering how exhilirating it is to float through the air or be one with the ocean surrounded by its granduer and beauty or navigating the landscape of a ski slope and appreciating a mountain's stature...these are the things you will look back on....NOT the day you went to the Mercedes dealership.

Some people in this world seem so immersed in their outward appearance that it diminishes their sense of self and erodes meaning in their lives. I wish more people would focus on meaning in life rather than on their status. But, we all take our own paths and I'm happy to see that you've chosen an adventurous one.

I look forward to hearing more of your adventures and if you have anything that would help me get involved with diving, feel free to Email me.

Best regards,

Cliff Thornton
thornton@instantlink.com

Cliff Thornton <thornton@instantlink.com>
Bloomfield, NJ United States of America - Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 11:15:22 PM (MDT)

Carl..your web site is great. I just went tandem skydiving at Pepperell for the first time last weekend. Suffice to say, my husband and I have signed up for the AFF program starting next week. Your descriptions of the AFF levels were very helpful in preparing me for what to expect. Keep up the good job.:)

Jeanne <jelonergan@earthlink.net>
Nashua, NH USA - Friday, July 16, 1999 at 8:14:42 AM (MDT)

Brilliant site, Carl. Lots of great stuff, but worth looking at for the sailing photos alone! I do alot of extended, remote hiking in the SW Tasmanian wilderness and have always considered this to be pure adventure, but I notice hiking isn't in you list of adventurous pursuits. Come down to Tassie some time!!

k lang <kl.hrd@hrltd.com.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 7:45:41 PM (MDT)

They tell me that it is the ultimate rush!!Ijust hope I can do it some day. YourFriend, Gamebit

Dale Nunley Jr. <Gamebit@webtv.net>
Tracy, Tennessee Grundy - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 9:00:23 AM (MDT)

Hey very cool website dude.
had a few vicarious thrills reading thru it all yee!
I've had my share of adventures, mountain climbing in Malawi (africa) snorkelling in the Andaman Islands (india) and a bunch of other cool shit, i forgot i even had done until i saw ur website. been letting it slip by fer too long, need to get myself a million dollars and live like you did man skydiving n all..yee
well, jes to say cool.
Adam <awarlock@bigfoot.com>
Malaysia - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 7:40:39 PM (MDT)

I enjoyed seeing this pictures of Burg Schloss (Landstuhl castle.)I was stationed at the army hospital in Landstuhl from January '93 to January'95. We used to go to the castle and drink beer and eat bratwurst. You can see the jets and planes, taking off and landing, from Ramstein just a couple of klicks away. That picture brought back fond memories. For Halloween '93, they made the castle into haunted house. Afterwards we drank gluewein and ate bratwurst. On the adjacent mountain, there is Bismarc tower, which was a watchtower. I love Germany and miss it very much- THANKS!

Jody Fuller
Opelika, Alabama USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 9:36:11 PM (MDT)

I'm doing research for an extreme sports show. We're doing a segment on kids (12 and under) that do extreme sports. I'm trying to find out if there are any kids that skydive. Do you know of any kids known for their skydiving skills? Is it physically impossible? I would appriciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Lindy

Lindy <mquigan@grbtv.com>
Sherman Oaks, CA LA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 5:49:21 PM (MDT)

web site is great. hope to get out and go sky diving someday. hope you have fun in your time.

UR_mystycal_1 <UR_mystycal_1@yahoo.com>
huntsville, alabama u.s. - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 2:17:34 PM (MDT)

I enjoyed your section about Aviarios del Caribe. I had the pleasure of staying there a few years ago (and had my picture taken with Buttercup). It is fun hearing from someone else who has experienced all it has to offer. Luis and Judy are two wonderful people. The scenery and wildlife are incredible. I would recommend Aviarios to anyone traveling to Costa Rica.

Connie Haugen <consed.net (temporarily)>
- Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 2:04:24 PM (MDT)

Whitewater rafting is cool and we would also like to do skydiving in a few years time!!

Charles and Elliot Hillman <boxedbot@globalnet.co.uk>
London, England - Monday, June 07, 1999 at 1:35:07 PM (MDT)

I've enjoyed browsing your site. I'm doing a little survey of sites about Costa Rica, and your pictures are neat. I will make your web site address available to elementary school librarians to use with kids. Hope that's OK.

Corinne White <whitec@osceola.k12.fl.us>
Kissimmee, Florida USA - Monday, June 07, 1999 at 8:34:37 AM (MDT)

I HAVE MADE THREE TANDEM JUMPS. THIS SAT. I AM GOING TO MAKE MY FIRST AFF SOLO. I AM ALMOST 43YRS.OLD. ISN'T THAT CRAZY? MY FAMILY IS SO SUPPORTAVE. I AM DETERMINED TO FINISH THE INTIRE AFF HOPEFULLY, WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. NEEDLESS TO SAY,I AM SCARED! WHEN I FINISH,I WANT TO KNOW THE BEST PLACES TO JUMP. I AM GETTING MY TRAINING AT SKYDIVE CAROLINA. THESE PEOPLE ARE THE GREATEST. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF LOOKING FOR A GOOD CAMPER,WITH AIR, SO WE CAN TRAVEL.I LOVE THE FEELING OF JUMPING,AND EVERYTHING ENVOLVED. IF ANYONE HAS ANY ADVICE,PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS,AND SAFE LANDINGS!!!LEILANI

Leilani B. Coutsos <LEIAMBER@AOL.COM>
Columbia, S.C. USA - Sunday, June 06, 1999 at 7:37:06 PM (MDT)

I am tring to locate my teen sweet hart and first love its been 42 years.

CARVETH MORRIS <riverrat@nccoast.net>
SUPPLY, NORTH CAROLINA USA - Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 11:00:24 AM (MDT)

static line parachute jump on mlitary parachute equipment at 23,500 feet(16 miles off shore of sandkey beach,clearwater,florida 22aug98

john johnson <johnc275abn@webtv.net>
saint petersburg, florida U.S.A. - Monday, May 24, 1999 at 11:43:41 PM (MDT)

To carlos,

My name is Jerry, i'm 22 yrs. old from houston, tx.
just looked over your site, read some stories, philosophies
about life and truely enjoyed it. I have the same views
on much of life and try to live and learn everyday with a
smile. I'm lookin forward to my first sky-dive jump
in about two weeks from today's date. (5-21-99)
I'm sure you recieve lots of e-mail so i'll keep it short,
keep up the great web-site, continue to enjoy life, and
always live life to the fullest. I hope to add some pictures and a stories as I go through my future adventures.

Your new e-mail friend
Jerry

jerry hylton <jerzeyz@yahoo.com>
Houston, texas usa - Friday, May 21, 1999 at 1:55:46 PM (MDT)

Your homepage is great....I just visited it threee times and I haven't looked at all of it yet!!!!

Yuri Rother <rother@cyberus.ca>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Friday, May 21, 1999 at 4:25:49 AM (MDT)

I Love this!!! I took my first jump just a few days ago!! I am there!!! I can't wait to go again!!! However it will be closer to July... I broke my fibula when I landed.. Oh well...it was worth it. Everyone has decided I am crazy... What the Hell.. I don't want to be an old woman sitting around thinking about all the things I should of done when I was younger!!

Robin <robin730@mail.swbell.net>
Springfield, Missouri USA - Friday, May 14, 1999 at 3:49:35 PM (MDT)

Hi!
Im 18 years old and i love life. This web lite is way cool. Since i was 12 i've been trying different fun things, like, bungee jumping, indoor ski diving, parasailing, snorkaling,water skiing, tubing, white water rafting on the royal gorge, love hiking, and cliff jumping at fave Lake, and camping.
I really want to go SUBA diving when i go to the Bahamas thi summer, but i don't think i can cause i can't handle the pressure in deep water very well, which is a bummer. I also plan on doing a real dive from the sky when im old enough.
okay..well thanks for this really cool page..it's given me some more ideas.
amber

Amber <maple223@yahoo.com>
Inman, SC USA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 5:10:34 PM (MDT)

Hi Carl. Your website is great! I am glad Ed gave me the url address to check it out. I can give you some cool nature pictures from my adventures at rites. And, I am sure you will add hiking to this web site. I've got a few good pictures from different places I've been. I am going to check out some more of the site.

In spirit and friendship
Kerowyn

Kerowyn <kerowyn@hotmail.com>
Worcester, MA USA - Friday, May 07, 1999 at 1:04:48 PM (MDT)

This is the greatest Web site!!!!!! Looking forward to trying one of these adventures!!!!!!!!

Nick M.W.B
IL U.S.A. - Friday, May 07, 1999 at 11:52:08 AM (MDT)

I just read your story of rafting on the New River in WV. Yes, the New is great fun and a great whitewater river. However, you made a comment about the Cheat River in Northern WV being smaller than the New. In the Spring, the Cheat offers the same caliber of whitewater as the Gauley. It is 13 miles of nearly back to back Class IV and V rapids. In the summer it slows to a more moderate run such as the upper New. However, make no mistake the Cheat is no little river.

Wendy Hart <CRO@iwa.net>
Albright , WV USA - Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 10:37:34 AM (MDT)

From Elliot, Peter, Walvis and steve:

COOL SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elliot Hillman
LONDON, ENGLAND IS COOL - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 11:47:35 AM (MDT)

I went skydiving for the first time this weekend. I went with eight others to hinchley, Il and did my tandom jump. I will be going back within the next month. I thought it was great and will be skydiving more.

Joe McGEE <jmcgee@tellabs.com>
bolingbrook, IL US - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 2:37:01 PM (MDT)

AWESOME WEBSITE

stephen brown
LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 8:22:05 AM (MDT)

This web page is great i would really like to try sky diving and white water rafting but don't know where i could get info from and i don't know how old i have to be.
If its possible have you got any info for sky diving in england if not do you know any one who might have any info. It would be really usefull.

thanx

Adrian Laishley <ellesse1998@yahoo.com>
Lichfield, Staffordshire England - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 12:38:32 PM (MDT)

This web page is the best!
I have not done any sports like this but after my G.C.S.E Exams im going to get information for Sky diving mainly and quite a few other sports.
I would leave my web address but at school i don't have one but i'll write back as soon as possilbe when i get home.

Adrian laishley
Lichfield, Staffordshire England - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 3:45:09 AM (MDT)

Hello Carl,
I would just like to thank-you for your beautiful pictures. I'm not an experienced jumper, I only have 10 jumps, but still whenever I see anything that has to do with skydiving I get this natural high that just makes me want to jump and jump and never stop. Actually even when I don't see that stuff I still have an urge to jump, but with the pictures there, I can get an even more vivid picture in my head of what I probably looked like. So thank-you. Air is where...
~Emily

Emily Loran <emilia_la_pilota@yahoo.com>
Federal Way, Washington USA - Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 10:53:42 AM (MDT)

I am from Maine and like your site. I have been to Norman's Woe and Folly Cove but not Halibut Point. Looks like that ought to be my next Mass. dive. I would love to see a Goose fish. I am in the process of writing a book on Maine shore dives, so most of my diving lately has been in Maine. I have been diving all winter but can't wait until the water warms up. Keep up the good work.

Steve Audet <jaudet71@yahoo.com>
Lewiston, Maine USA - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 8:51:43 AM (MDT)

Started skydiving in March 1999. I am using static line and begin practice pulls this weekend. I am looking foward to my first HOP N POP by Sunday.

ROBERT GOODIN <RGGMPH@AOL.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at 6:21:18 PM (MDT)

I found this site to be great...I went Skydiving last summer for my 20th birthday and I loved it. In a few weeks I am going to give a informative speech on Skydiving and in three I will give a persuasive one on Skydiving. Your site helped me so much!

Britni <wrk2dmnmuch@hotmail.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 7:42:15 PM (MDT)

Wow, very good site, with the most information for my interest. More isn't to say. Only one thing.

Nelly

When I look in your Eyes
I fall in a dream
which is so wonderful,
that I must die,
for waking up.

Scoon <Scoonart@aol.com>
Dresden, Sachsen Germany - Monday, April 05, 1999 at 4:46:56 AM (MDT)

hi, i am going to Costa Rica soon, and I cam to visit your web-site. The pictures are fantastic, and makes me so anxious to go

Bretton <Bretton21@aol.com>
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 - Friday, April 02, 1999 at 5:58:08 PM (MST)

I really like this website. I love to snowboard,ski, waterski, and basically play any sports you can think of. I'm also willing to give most things a shot unless I chicken out. Keep up the great work!

Shayna <biech@mail.svsd35.mb.ca>
Swan River, Manitoba Canada - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 2:04:25 PM (MST)

Just wanted to say thanks for the dive that my brother-in-law ,and I had taken in the bahamas. UNEXSO, we really enjoyed our first open water dive with your very courteous and helpful dive guides. Thanks again for a very memorable experience!

Klent Eaglen <keagle@nemr.net>
Green City, Missouri U.S.A. - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 8:27:14 PM (MST)

Great Web-site !!! I went skydiving for the first, and unfortunatly only, time about 2 years ago. It was the BEST experience of my life ! I have not done it again only due to the cost involved. Now I am interested in HANG-GLIDING. Do you offer any ifo. on that sport? I'm also interested in cliff-diving. Any info. on these two subjects would be greatly appreciated!!! THANKS and I'll keep your site on my "favorites" list !
Keep living Fast & Free !

Lisa Angelino <angelino73@yahoo.com>
Aston, Pennsylvania USA - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 3:36:12 PM (MST)

Enjoyed your site a great deal. I have made three parachute jumps. My first at age 51. This spring I am trying to get a group to make a jump, already some interested folks and I'll recommend this site to get inspiration.

Jim Stafford <jws124@yahoo.com>
Kalamazoo, Michigan usa - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 11:07:54 AM (MST)

Very professional site, we share alot of the same interests, I also skydive (150 jumps to date), am learning to Scuba (Open water training soon, hopefully!), indoor wall climb (not too good at it!), paintball (not in a long while), etc. And as an I.T project manager (currently working on Y2K), I share some of your professional interests as well.

I.W. Thompson <Ianjumper@aol.com>
UK - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 7:32:18 AM (MST)

My husband and I want to try white river rafting this summer.
We are both adventure seekers and want some excitment for this trip. We don't want to start at basic level. Where do you recommend for us to go for our Summer adventure???

Carolina

carolina <carolina_ochoa@hotmail.com>
Miami, FL USA - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 7:35:42 PM (MST)

I just wanted to say I thought your site was great and anyone who has not yet experienced how awesome skydiving is should check it out. I am only a beginner (I have three IAD under my belt) but do plan to gain some more jumps as soon as it is warm enough again. I doubt anyone will ever be able to capture the excitement one feels the first time they look up and see the airplane above them!! But I truly think this site is inspiring. Thanks!

Stephanie <belle65@juno.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 8:36:46 PM (MST)

Hey people,
I am a skydiver of 957 jumps.
Not long to the big 1000.

Woooooooo

One real thing to say.
DONT LIVE LIFE ON THE EDGE!!!!!!!

JUMP OFF IT!!!!!!!

SKYDIVE!!!!!!

Robbie g <hot_fireman@yahoo.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 7:02:10 AM (MST)

A GREAT BIG HOWDY FROM CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA...

Great site, I've always beleived that if your not living on the edge then you must be taking up to much space.
Just wondering if any of you fellow skydivers are part of the mile high club? (Hee, Hee)
Take care...
Alberta/Canada.

Kalista Hughes
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 3:18:15 PM (MST)

Great site! I SCUBA dive and skydive. There's nothing like being weightless! Either up there or down there, both are wonderful. It was really interesting browsing through your page. I think I'm going to try the white water next. But what about bungee jumping? I've tried it. It may not last as long as skydiving, but it's still a rush.
KEEP THIS SITE UP!!!!
Narc on, and blue skies!!!

Flyte

Flyte <Flyte74@aol.com>
Woodbridge, Virginia USA - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 11:18:15 PM (MST)

What a great site! I just bought my dad a tandom jump with video for his 50th birthday yesterday for Toledo Skydive. He always wanted to jump! I talked to the owner for a very long time and I think that I might want to try it sometime soon, but I am still scared. I am deathly scared of the higth, but I love roller coasters. I ride ATV 4-wheelers and do some racing with them, but I don't know about a jump. I will have to watch my dad and if he can do it, I guess I can try. Thanks for all og the info on your great web site!

Thanks,
Kristi Kellar age 23

Kristi Kellar <www.tommyturbo@tdn.com>
Kelso, Washington Cowlitz - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 5:31:43 PM (MST)

Read your certification dive experience with great amusement. Can't say mine was even close! I had a wonderful two dive, two day experience in the Florida Keys.
Took by PADI open water training in Trenton, New Jersey. When they said they were taking us for certification in a quarry in PA in early June, I said, "Not me! Having just purchased a home in the FL Keys, I said, "Give me reference papers that say I have passed by written and pool tests, and I'm outa here for certification dives!" Wasn't Patrick Henry that said, "Give me warm water or I go to the Keys instead"........or something like that! In the Keys my conditions were almost perfect and I had one of the greatest dive masters you could hope for. About a year later I read he was rated the top dive master in the middle Keys! Lucky for me.

Anyway, just wanted you to know that not all experiences are as bad as yours. If you ever get to the Florida Keys and want to dive (no deeper than 40 feet and NO SPEAR FISHING), look me up. Husband can't dive, but I've hooked up with a fellow in the Keys whose wife doesn't dive. The four of us have become friends, and we enjoy the same diving preferences.

Terrie <TARMJRUBIN@MSN.COM>
Yardley, PA USA - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 8:27:16 PM (MST)

At dawn on jan 1st 2000 a group of skydivers will leap from 12000 ft over the International Dateline into the Pacific Ocean , 800 miles offshore from New Zealand.

They intend to be the first in the world to see the sunrise of the millennium, at 3.45am NZ time, 15 minutes before the Chatham Islands.

They are starting an auction for a Tandem Passenger who will bid for a place on the jump.All funds will go to Charity.

There are 2 places available for jumpers who would like to do the jump as well.$4500 U.S gets you hosted and on the jump .There is a 10 hour boat trip back to the Chatham Islands,but the view will make up for it.

Its a oncer.Visit www.millenniumjump.co.nz for details .Cheers!Rob

Rob McLeod <m1@ihug.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Friday, January 29, 1999 at 11:09:32 PM (MST)

Interesting web site. Don't like to jump during the winter months....too cold! So instead, I sit here turning into a couch potato pounding on this keyboard. Sure be glad when it warms-up!

Doug R. <mtnpilotdiver@msn.com>
Reno, Nevada Usa - Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 11:49:01 PM (MST)

hi carl...those photos are really spectacular and breathtaking..keep up the good work...

neez <aneera3637@hotmail.com>
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 12:08:49 AM (MST)

Hi,

Great website!!! I started testing my limits several years ago. I have about 88 skydives, and even pack my own canopy. Skydiving is the most profound expression of freedom. When I exit the plane...it's like stepping off the edge of the world.

I liked jumping from planes so much, I decided to learn how to fly them. I should have my private pilot's certificate in 2 months.

Once the weather warms, I will also go for the SCUBA certification. Which is better, PADI or NAUI?

Life is an event, that should not be missed.

Adios,

Chris

Chris Uminowicz <uman@webspan.net>
Millburn, NJ USA - Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 6:56:25 PM (MST)

We were researching Smith castles in Germany for
a school project.we found 2 great pictures but none of
Smith origin.Is there any way you could give us some help with this within the next two or three days?
if not okay.

Karen <karens@ns.sympatico.ca>
Nova Scotia Canada - Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 12:01:04 PM (MST)

Hi, great site, I've got a question I'm 29 and have 30 static line jumps under my belt(82nd Airborne) and have been racing motorcycles for 5 years on a national circuit running in the low 8 second range at 165 mph, but now I have been given the opportunity to to campaign a alcohol funny car that runs at over 200 mph, and to be quite honest this has put the fear of god in me. Is this a normal feeling or is this something telling me to reconsider my option???? If you have any comments on this please Email me Thank You Guy472

Guy Murphy <guy472@webtv.net>
Marshall, ILL U.S. - Monday, January 18, 1999 at 11:51:12 AM (MST)

Carl, I couldn't read the comments at your Guestbook page. The rest of your site is wonderful. [Though, as a 68-year-old lady, I don't think I'll be trying sky diving or white water rafting (let's face it--I would probably NEVER have tried them!), I have an adverturous brother who has climbed Mount Everest to Hillary's base camp and trekked through Patagonia.] I liked your information on Web mastering and the Internet so much that I've added your site to my list of Favorites. I'm learning how to do Web pages using Netscape Composer. For me this is a big adventure! I got my computer just two years ago. Thanks for helping all us novices! Marjorie

Marjorie Rosenfeld <marjorie.rosenfeld@cwix.com>
Carlsbad, California USA - Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 3:38:59 PM (MST)

Hello Fellow adventurists!
I was just browsing through web pages looking for a good skydiving page, and BOOM here it is. This past summer I went skydiving for the first time; I took my IAD course and jumped from 4000 ft. It was, to say the least, the greatest experience in the world! But, I`m sure I don`t have to tell everyone that has tried it, It is such an addiction!
Two weeks after my first jump I went for a second IAD, and it was just as breathtaking as the first! I amm now taking my PFF (progresive freefall) course; unfortunately the last jump I did was at the end of the season here, so now I have to wait untill spring to continue, I am hoping by the end of the summer I will be instructing at my DropZone. If anyone that reads this has not tried skydiving, all I can say is TRY IT YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!! keep up the great webpage! till next time, HAPPY FLYING!!!!!!

Andrew Postma <aroosterma@hotmail.com>
Welland, Ontario Canada - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 2:35:54 PM (MST)

Hi friend,

A short word about fear. Fear responses are triggered by an old part of the brain (evolutionary that is) known as the amygdala. That jolt or frozen moment whereby we seem to lose time and even consciousness when you first jump out of an aircraft comes through the amygdala taking control of our bodies and parts of our brain before the sensory input make it to our frontal cortex. Once the signals reach our frontal cortex we are able to appraise the situation we are confronted by in a more rational manner. We need our amygdala to recognise danger. It helps us to deal with unfamiliar and thus potentially dangerous situations. However, on the second jump our amygdala knows it's been in this situation before so we are not frozen or debilitated as much as the first time we jumped. Has our fear been reduced? Probably not, only our reaction has changed. Thankfully, most sky divers continue to experience the fear but it does not overtake our minds and bodies. The fear remains but the shock or "frozen moment" is reduced. But, it can come back as sooon as we experience something new, such as a bag lock or streamer. The tragedy of someone jumping out without gear, I suggest, has little to do with fear. Complacency or a momentary loss of concentration is all that is needed to make this mistake. Great web site.

Michael Hawkins <mikehawkins@support4.com.au>
Sydney, New South Wales Australia - Monday, December 28, 1998 at 9:39:14 PM (MST)

Hi Carl
Great site mate !!! I am in South Africa, and fly microlights, skydive, and generally have a good time here.
I have added a link to your site in my links sections -
keep on living it up!
Cheers - Demon

Barry (Demon) Culligan <demon@otto.co.za>
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Friday, December 18, 1998 at 8:03:35 AM (MST)

I love your website I was looking for information on skydiving and this site was an great resource I added yoor site to my favorite site list! Thanks for the great info and pictures.

Michael Beaupre <michaelbeaupre@HotMail.com>
Belchertown, Massachuttess USA - Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 2:56:32 PM (MST)

4of us traveled to Costa Rica and spent 2 days white water rafting. We actually thought we were experienced rafters, having mastered the level three rivers in central California. Our experience second day our was thrilling and harrowing. the day was beautiful, later it rained, we were half way down the river. The river rose, the water became faster and the dips were now big deep drops. Not only was the raft filling with water, but the 2 young men in the kiyaks were swept away and were way ahead of us...so much for emergency pick up should one of us fall into the water.

Needless to say the day was very "experience"filled. WE did survive and love to tell the story of how I fell out and the only thing my spouse could think of was...that he didn't know where anything was at homw!!!!!!!.........

Our experienced guide later shared with us that we did very well as a team and that he estimated that several areas of our trip could have been classed as 4 plus and 5
rafting levels.

We spent 2 weeks in Costa Rica and are planning to return again next year...1999. It was the greatest vacation and a wonderful experience... such hospitality.

Kathy Grinstead <eis100@yahoo.com>
Fresno, California USA - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 1:07:16 PM (MST)

I screwed up and put my comments (all good) in your calendar page.Please check under Dec.11,1998.And if anyone out there would like to swap some skydive lies(or truths)please drop me a line. BLUE SKIES... (you know the rest) Tom

Tom Hevican <hevi@earthlink.net>
Alexandria, Va USA - Friday, December 11, 1998 at 12:53:08 PM (MST)

This summer I taking a trip down to the Amazon with some friends and my school, it sounds like a lot of fun! I love your pics of the animals form the amizon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

deb
- Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 8:38:08 PM (MST)

Hey Carl, great site!I'm only 23 but I learned early on in life to appreciate the life enriching power of a good adventure. So far I've covered the skydiving, white water rafting and a lot of hair raising mountain biking. I hope to try SCUBA diving soon. I think your site has inspired me to act on my desires. Thanks and play safe.

Joe Di Pietro <dipietro@cgocable.net>
Niagara Falls, ON Canada - Wednesday, December 09, 1998 at 11:15:01 AM (MST)

WOW!
Jo Bob Sue Ann <FriedOkrah4Sale@cowgreenbean.farm.net>
Undermined, Nebraska Model U. N. - Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 12:23:38 PM (MST)

You have a really nice WEB. I'm 14 and I'm doing a science project on parachutes and was wondering if you could E-mail me some reading material and (or) some pictures of parachutes, thanks, JP Petit-NYC

JP Petit <Surfer26@aol.com>
NYC, NY USA - Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 3:43:35 PM (MST)

Thi