If you are looking for a paragliding instructor, look no further! Marcello is a fantastic coach. He has over 25 years of flying experience in the San Bernardino mountains. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to micro meteorology and wind patterns, and he has a very hands on coaching style. He's all about keeping his students safe, creating a fun and positive learning environment, and progressively advancing his students at their own learning paces. Before starting lessons with Marcello, my only flying experience was a one hour tandem paragliding flight. Within 7 weeks of flying under Marcello's instruction, he taught me excellent ground handling skills, reverse and forward kiting, forward and reverse take offs, safe landing techniques and etiquette at the Landing Zone, thermaling, ridge soaring, top landings at both Marshall Peak and Crestline, and cross country. With the skill set that he's taught me, my flight durations are usually between 1.5-3 hours. I never dreamed I could advance at a new technical sport so quickly and safely. If you want to learn to fly, Atmosphere Paragliding is the place to go, and Marcello is your guy. read more

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New owner with morals and courtesy to others Watch for fraud eg: Learing Centers Overpriced Merchandise Check Andy Jackson air park website for better options with high level professionals read more

Bad Atmosphere not a comfortable environment and and very unprofessional. watch out for fraud eg: (learing center). Check other dealers for equipment due to the mark up this company adds is outrageous. Check the Andy Jackson air park website for information before you commit https://crestlinesoaring.org/ It will give you top level professional s to chose from read more

I've since taken paragliding lessons with Marcello & Atmosphere Paragliding so I'm now flying on my own - he is super calm when teaching (which is important because I freak out and was super nervous) - he'll push you a bit so you learn but not so much that you feel uncomfortable. If you are looking to learn something different and exciting give Marcello a call! read more

I am deaf. Marcello said free lesson but I am told to register USHPA first. 1st day, he demoed me paragliding for flying for 15 minutes. 2nd day, I had been waiting for 40 minutes while he set up new equipment for another student. Also he chatted with him. He finally trained me how to use the kite for flying. He said cost $2200 No refund.... how communicate to deaf people.. I shocked. I notice he is more mellow. I dialogued with him.. I pay $1100. If I passed the level P2 and wanted to continue P3, I pay other $1100. He realized that he decided not to teach me anymore. He mentioned that he had to take extra caution and time to come up program to teach and not want that challenge. He told me to find another instructor. Obvious, he is not patient. He likes to teach easy. USHPA can't refund because the insurance for a membership has already been purchased/issued. I am disappointment. read more

Marcello and his team are FANTASTIC! I first discovered Atmosphere 2 years ago when I sent my husband for his birthday. He had such a great experience that I just sent my 72 year old parents for their birthdays. To quote my father "That was a once in a lifetime experience!". The team is so knowledgable that you feel completely at ease jumping off a mountain with them. And on top of that they're so friendly and personable. They're people you just want to hang out with - which is important when you're literally attached at the hip. We will DEFINITELY go again. Thank you Marcello! read more

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I am always looking to do something new and paragliding had been on my list for a while. I had the day off today and wanted to make the most of it, so I yelped paragliding places and ran into this company in San Bernardino. I called the number on the website at about 9am and figured it was a long shot. Marcello answered and said he could take me at 11am and I was thrilled! After getting in the van and heading up there, I was ready for lift off. I did the tandem paraglide with Marcello and had a blast! He was a great instructor and kept us up in the air for about 30 minutes. I was able to take my go pro and carefully brought my phone on the ride to take pictures (to your own discretion). Because I was excited and enthused about it, we were able to spiral down to the bottom before the landing zone. It was awesome! Things to be mindful of: your paraglide trip could be longer or shorter depending on the thermals and wind condition. Also if you get motion sickness you might want to land earlier. The view is great, wear sunscreen! The landing zone was filled with a bunch of great people who are all really experienced with a lot of stories so it was cool to talk to them. I really appreciated Marcello and his willingness to take me on so last minute. I would definitely recommend doing this trip. Thank you so much! Hope to be back soon! read more

I took one tandem paragliding lesson along with a friend and 3 of my cousins, and it was an unforgettable experience. It was an interesting mix of an adrenaline rush trying to get through the winds and total relaxation just taking in the vastness of the sight. Marcello taught me how to do nearly everything properly and I felt comfortable asking him questions that would likely be too embarrassing to ask: namely questions about addressing motion sickness. He also accounted for a bunch of little things that I wouldn't have considered on my own, like dressing in long sleeves to finding ways to comfortably prop up cameras without tiring my arms out too much. While I only did the paragliding with Marcello, the rest of the team did a great job of accomodating us and was really friendly to each and every one of us. After all, they were very patient with us when we were trying to find the meeting spot to getting the takeoff right. If given the chance to try it again, definitely going with this company. read more

Marcello kept my whole family waiting for an hour and claimed that it was because of a lost text message. Sounded like a lie to me. I politely asked if he could give me a discount especially since I brought to him so many people and he refused. But he did give us a complimentary go-cam video which was nice. Once in the air, he was really great. The rest of the guys he employs are also really nice. He mailed the video to me on disk but he wrote the address incompletely and said it was my fault. I've got the text message right here that's got the right information. I had to wait a really long time but he got it right eventually and I got he video. Over all, I thought this business needs to be run a little more professionally, with more thought of the customers. But Marcello is a friendly guy and he's got some really great friends. read more

Great experience. I went there today with my gf, she scared to do that. Marcelo is the best, doing his dream job with a 19 years experience in paragliding. Definitely will be back, highly recommended. read more

I think this is the best instructor and school in the area. Very safe, helpful and accommodating. I have had a few instructor through out the states and this one has been the best. If you looking to take classes this is where you should definitely be going!!!! read more

Don't buy the $140 deal advertised on here. I paid for mine, got the code, called the guy to book my date and was told that there's another $60 fee that has to be paid on the day of. So the "$140 for a $200 lesson!" deal is really a "$200 for a $200 lesson" deal. Trying to get a refund now, but I'm not optimistic. read more

SIMPLY AMAZING. Each person who works with Marcello DeBarros and Atmosphere Paragliding is an amazing individual. Not only are they friendly and welcoming, they are extremely passionate & knowledgeable about paragliding. As a maid of honor, I had the opportunity to include this as part of my cousin's bachelorette weekend. She asked for enough of an adrenaline rush to keep her alive to see her big day - and I delivered. Marcello also hooked it up with Gavin, a pilot/videographer who was able to capture the entire experience on tape. Marcello also called in friends to make sure all of us were in the air at the same time so Gavin could include all of us in the footage. Other companies said they would be able to have only 3 of us up there maximum - which is one of the reasons why I chose Atmosphere. Also, if Marcello didn't pick up the phone, his wife Veronica took care of me. It was so fun setting this up~ We were a group of 5 girls, all flying for the first time - duh, tandem of course. I flew with Steven (if I remember correctly) and thinking I had the biggest balls of all time - I asked for any and all the air maneuvers he could do! Oh boy...let's just say it was UNFOR-FREAKIN-GETTABLE. I'll remember this day for life lol. Professional yet personal, GREAT FUN, and you'll most definitely enjoy yourself. What an unforgettable experience! The wonderful people of Atmosphere will take care of you. I actually may be looking to come back for another flight. I highly recommend this company to anyone. read more

Marcello DeBarros is an excellent paragliding instructor as well as a fun person to be around in general. Every time I fly with Atmosphere I have an awesome time and always learn new things. Marcello has been flying for over 20 years and always has a story to tell about experiences, the paragliding industry and history. He has helped me to become a better pilot and is a good friend. I would recommend his school for anyone wanting to get into paragliding living in Southern California! read more

Paragliding is awesome and I am so lucky to have found such a great teacher. Marcello lives for paragliding and he now lives so close to the air park that he can fly from the mountain and land in his backyard. If you have ever wanted to fly on your own, this is the way to do it. I signed up for a tandem lesson with living social but then I changed to the complete lesson route because I was hooked as soon as I started. He is a great teacher and full of more knowledge in the sport than anyone else I know. read more

Fantastic! I called Marcello on Saturday night wondering if he had room on Sunday for my dad and me. He called me right back and said we could go at 11. We got lost on the way there and he stayed on the phone with us while we found our way and was really nice when we showed up late. The whole team there is SO FRIENDLY and want you to have a great experience, which we did. The flight was great, about 20 minutes, very smooth, and a really pretty view. Once we landed everyone just chilled and talked for a while and learned more about paragliding as a sport. They also made it sound really easy and fun to do the class so that you can jump by yourself. They said they usually have a BBQ at the end of the day with their all customers. Thanks Mitch, Marcello, Todd, Steve, and everyone else there today for making it a day to remember and a place we definitely want to go again! read more

My little sister and I went paragliding with Marcello and his crew last month, and it was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic, and the fly itself was so incredible! I rode tandem with Mike who was obviously very passionate about the sport and didn't mind answering all of my questions. I look forward to doing this again and would definitely recommend Atmosphere Paragliding to anyone else! read more