rasmack 0 #1 November 9, 2010 I'll be in the states in December (Ann Arbor, MI). However, it seems that every DZ I can find is closed by then. Anyone know of one I've missed? (And yes, I know it's cold. I'm from Denmark. We jump all year round, and it is getting chilly up there. )HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 November 9, 2010 There will be plenty open in the warmer states, but I presume you're asking for something in relatively close driving distance of Ann Arbor? Good luck with that (though I'll defer to the locals if there are any hardy souls that still jump in that area in December). "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #3 November 9, 2010 Some distance that's feasible to drive out in the morning and back in the evening would be nice. I'm there for work. Just have a spare day.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 November 9, 2010 Quote Some distance that's feasible to drive out in the morning and back in the evening would be nice. I'm there for work. Just have a spare day. I think you are going to find that the weather moderating influences of the Great Lakes in the middle of the North American continent are NOT quite the same as the Baltic Sea and the North Sea affect the weather in Denmark in the winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 November 9, 2010 Quote I'm there for work. Just have a spare day. Book a spa day... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #6 November 10, 2010 Try Tecumsah, Mi. They probably are open weekends.U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 November 10, 2010 Quote Quote I'm there for work. Just have a spare day. Book a spa day... Rasmus, you could also drive to MOntreal and hit the tunnelscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #8 November 10, 2010 Quote Rasmus, you could also drive to MOntreal and hit the tunnel Hey m'sieur Fish I think she-who-must-be-obeyed thinks I've spent my tunnel budget for the year. Especially since a new tunnel is opening up this month 10 minutes from our place. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 November 10, 2010 Quote Especially since a new tunnel is opening up this month 10 minutes from our place. where would that be ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #10 November 10, 2010 Quote Quote Especially since a new tunnel is opening up this month 10 minutes from our place. where would that be ? Here abouts. Back in Denmark...HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 November 10, 2010 Quote where would that be ? Here abouts. Back in Denmark...Now THAT would be an incentive to convince my lady to visit the Roskilde festival scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #12 November 11, 2010 Try Start Skydiving in Middletown, OH. They are about a 3 1/2 drive from Ann Arbor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocWriter 0 #13 November 27, 2010 Z-Hills (FL) should be open and BUSY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyerer 0 #14 November 27, 2010 I jump out of Tecumseh, and I know for sure, they're closed until April. I'm pretty sure some of the other jumpers take day trips to Tennessee. Even then I believe you need to check with the DZ first, as they may only be open on weekends / weather permitting this time of year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #15 November 27, 2010 The only possibilities for MI. sometimes "Saggingballs" Saginaw I-75 exit 146 or Allegan by Grand Rapids the far west side.Or rarely Mt Pleasant. All sporadic at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive4u2 0 #16 November 28, 2010 Where do they go in Tennessee ? Mike Mullin's place outside Memphis is a great DZ with a Super King Air.Let's have some FUN !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #17 November 28, 2010 Are they flying on these day trips? If so check out Skydive East TN as well. Mullins place is awesome, Turbine (King Air) with a mid size DZ feel. Skydive East TN is a Turbine (PAC 750) DZ with a small size feel. If you haven't been to either you will like both. If your driving, I think Skydive West TN (Mullin's Place) is the one to drive to, shorter distance. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #18 November 29, 2010 Quote If you haven't been to either you will like both. If your driving, I think Skydive West TN (Mullin's Place) is the one to drive to, shorter distance. I totally agree with everything you said, except that Skydive East TN (just east of Knoxville) is a MUCH closer driving distance to Ann Arbor than West TN. Knoxville is about 500 miles from Ann Arbor, straight shot down I-75. West TN is over 700 miles. I hate to discourage you from coming to visit Skydive East Tennessee (they did 3 PAC loads yesterday and a handful of Cessna 206 loads...would have done more from the PAC if people had shown up earlier. ), but if Start Skydiving in Ohio is open that would be much closer for you. You'd pass right by it on the way to TN. Give them a call and find out! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #19 November 29, 2010 Some reason in my mind it was the other way around. Your not discouraging me from any thing!Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #20 November 29, 2010 Sorry I was talking to the OP, not you, about the discouraging part and recommending Start. But you probably were aware of that! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #21 November 29, 2010 Just teasing ya! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hofstar 0 #22 December 1, 2010 I heard Skydive Greene County in OH will jump on nice weekends all winter. Less than 4 hours from Ann Arbor. Best of luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #23 December 1, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions, but it is beginning to smell as if the time is better spent visiting a couple of Hellfish and sharing stories (and beer)HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
