headownassup 0 #1 August 25, 2004 For all those canadian jumpers I currently jump in ontario but am moving out west what would you say are the best places to jump in BC or Alberta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #2 August 26, 2004 Welcome to the west! Where to jump? Depends on where you are! There's Eden North or Westlock in Edmonton. I haven't been to them, but know plenty of people who jump at both. In BC there are dz's in Vernon, Kamloops, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Victoria, and Pitt Meadows. Pitt is definately the biggest out here, with the biggest plane. If you come through Vernon, look up Okanagan Skydive Adventures. Might see you there! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 August 26, 2004 Vernon up and running again? Cool. Never been, but heard its beautifull.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinfishman 0 #4 August 26, 2004 Vernon is awesome! The people there are the friendliest, most welcoming I've met at any DZ. The views are incredible. It was great fun flying wingsuit over OK lake, just enjoying the scenery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #5 August 26, 2004 You're referring to the fire? Yeah, and the new clubhouse is better than ever! All sorts of jumpers came out and pitched in to rebuild. Really, it's amasing how fast it went back up. And no woodstove this time! The plane never really stopped flying, despite the fire. Only weather kept us on the ground. And yeah, it's a beautiful dz. I have a couple pics of the scenery, but they're on my home computer. I'll try to remember to post them later. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #6 August 27, 2004 Okay, I remembered! Pics from the flight to altitude, looking at Lake Okanagan in the first, and Kalmalka Lake in the second. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #7 August 27, 2004 If you're in the Vancouver area Pitt Meadows is the closest DZ to the city. It is about 45 minutes from downtown in the northeastern suburbs. Since the aircraft are provided by the same company as Niagra's, and the DZ is owned by Tim's partner Ian, you will find the procedures and coaching progression more or less seamless with Skydive Niagra. We have a C-182, C-205 and a King Air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
