My tandem skydiver Utha, put me right at ease. It was my first time, so at 59 years old, I was nervous, the entire experience was so fun. Definitely go!! And have it reordered, when I'm feeling bad ,I watch that video and feel a bit happier about myself. read more

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Had a fantastic experience a few months ago with a tandem jump at Skydive the Ranch! My father is a "fun-jumper" and he wanted to take me to see what it was all about. Mission accomplished! John was my tandem instructor, and he was fantastic. He was very thorough in his explanations and was clearly skilled and experienced. Overall I had an amazing experience and I highly recommend Skydive the Ranch for any first-timers. read more

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Experienced my first tandem skydive last week, and it was awesome. Few butterflies when I was ready to jump, but then it was amazing! My instructor, Eliah, was very thorough in explaining exactly what would happen and checked all the necessary gear several times. I felt safe and knew I was in good hands. The entire staff at the Ranch were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Great experience and I would jump again. read more

I decided to go skydiving again today, this time I decided to try Skydive the Ranch. It was AWESOME, the staff was super friendly. The video guy JM took an amazing video! The whole thing start to finish was an absolute blast! If I go again, I will definitely go here! read more

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This was an amazing experience! I'm going to do it again! Highly recommend. Professional, kind staff! read more

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What an amazing experience! Why did i wait 50 years. Was fortunate to enjoy this with my kids. Can't say enough about the Ranch. Awesome staff, professional and felt completely safe. Highly recommend the video!!! Thanks to Jeff & Leland for making my smile last all day!! read more

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Second time jumping at this location. Staff was amazing jump was awesome. 10/10 recommend. read more

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I had an amazing experience here. My tandem pilot sat Utah Steve !!!! He was so professional and talked me through every step of the way. I had an amazing flight and had an amazing experience. So appreciated all the photos and video it's worth the up charge !!! read more

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Truly an amazing experience. This was my second time doing a tandem jump, both times with SkyDive the Ranch. The first time, the person I jumped with made me feel super comfortable with you know jumping out of an airplane. My wife and I loved it, but neglected to get the video mainly because I didn't understand the depth of the video service and honestly, I wasn't truly clear, my first jump was after the lost my brother. This second time, what an amazing experience, me an a group of friend went. The tandem, may it fun and super enjoyable. It felt like forever before we landed but talk about a rush. From spinning in the air during the free fall, grabbing the video persons feet and then me actually pulling the chute. The experience was amazing. Small note bring cash if you are going to tip anyone as there is no atm on site. Would also recommend having something to drink when you land or get it from the vending machine. read more

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An absolutely amazing experience. Great place to sky dive. They have a good set up and are professional. There were some high winds and had us stand by until it was safe. The filming they got was incredible too! read more

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It was an incredible drop. The views were great and Igor made it a comfortable experience the whole way. Got some great pics and definitely would recommend. read more

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INSANITY! You have to come here for your first jump! All of their instructors have 20, 30 years of experience and make you feel so safe. I've feared for my life on roller coasters before more than during my dive. Igor made it an amazing experience but all the instructors are dope. You will not regret this read more

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I just went today and it was the most fun experience ever! Would completely recommend everyone is super nice their as well read more

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I wish I could give 100 stars. The ranch was simply amazing. Such a great atmosphere. I had Steve "Utah" (aka Gandalf) as my instructor and he was the best. He explained everything to me and ensured I was safe and having fun at the same time. I highly suggest getting the video/picture package if it's your first time. The photographers were great and got some amazing shots; that make for great memories. The atmosphere is so welcoming and it's so obvious the instructors are passionate about what they do. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Finally able to do my first jump!!!! Oh what an exhilarating experience, and I can't thank this place enough! Everyone is kind, making sure you're good/excited, they make sure your safe, clear instructions, would most definitely do it again (and will!). Big thanks Brandon for being the instructor, and Tristan for videoing! read more

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Incredible experience! I loved it! I'd been wanting to try skydiving for a while and am so glad that I chose to go to Skydive the Ranch. Igor was an awesome instructor! He really made sure that I felt comfortable and at ease. He's also very professional--clearly, he loves his job. The view from the drop was just spectacular. read more

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What a blast!!! Highly worth it. I recommend using better glasses though. The ones they provide mad my eyes water immediately so I couldn't see a thing until the shoot opened. The tandem jumper made us feel so comfortable and answered all of our questions. They were so laid back and put everyone at ease. You could tell they were just having fun themselves and made the whole thing really enjoyable. The owner is always around and helping out and communicating so you know how long you'll wait and what to expect throughout the process. While you wait you can have a snack or anything you want and just enjoy all the jumpers landing right in front of you. I could definitely see myself just hanging and eating a sandwich and watching if I was passing through the area. First thought when we landed-Lets go again!!! And it is nice they offer a discount for repeat. Highly recommend!! Covid specific: They supply masks intended for jumping and generally everyone has one on and you feel encouraged to wear one while waiting-although you are outside and distanced anyway. read more

Just jumped with my friend for my birthday and this place was awesome. The whole atmosphere out here was amazing. Nothing but great things to say about everyone. We jumped with Utah and John. Tristan was our photographer(best photos). Everyone made you feel very comfortable and made the experience very easy. Definetly going to come back....thinking about getting license now. Thanks for the great experience. read more

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The COVID 19 lockdown is making me restless. My husband and I jumped with this company a few years back and it was such as blast! I felt 100% safe and the ride down was absolutely breathtaking! It's even fun to watch divers coming from the sky! read more

LOVE Skydive the Ranch! I've done two jumps here over the past 5 years and everyone is amazing! They are professional, knowledgable and so so friendly! Special shout-out to: John K, Jaimie Rummel and Igor! They will put you at ease and give you the best skydiving experience read more

Great first time sky-diving experience with Skydive the Ranch! I don't have any other skydiving businesses to which I can compare the Ranch, but service was friendly from beginning to end, and everyone was very personable, which is probably a necessity with such a high-adrenaline activity. We arrived for our noon jump time and were in the plane by approximately 1:00pm. While you wait, you can watch other divers landing, grab some snacks, or watch as jumpers and tandem-instructors pack parachutes; all of which is interesting to observe for someone with no experience in this world. My tandem-instructor, Igor, was great. Dry sense of humor and not overly talkative, he told me exactly what I needed to do and what was going to happen, beginning with "today, we fall out of plane." Be sure to opt for the photos and video as well. They do significantly increase the cost of the jump (from $219, to approximately $350) but they're able to capture to some really funny moments for you to remember your experience by. I was able to get my fully edited video and photos within 20 minutes or so of landing. After landing, you get a certificate which counts towards your certification should you want to pursue it, and gives you a discount the next time you skydive with the Ranch (so be sure to take a picture of it in case you lose it). I'll definitely go back to jump the next time I'm in the area and have the opportunity to sky dive! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Sheer fear 5 feet into my first jump. - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

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An experience like no other. My instructor was Felipe. He explained everything to me. Made me feel safe. Answered every question. I recommend the camera bc who wouldn't want to have that experience in their photo roll. 100% will do it again. 100% will ask for felipe as my instructor for my second jump. read more

Amazing experience! Everything went perfect, we were a large group of 17. We had a wonderful day. The staff is very friendly and make your experience to be unforgettable. If you are lucky enough, you get to ride with the pro Steve also known as "UTAH". He makes your fears go away and even forget that you are 13,500 feet above the ground. The experience is worth the risk! read more

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Had a great time and will definitely return! Ilya made me feel comfortable throughout the who experience. Made my first jump perfect!

Great place!!! Super friendly staff they made our experience unforgettable!!!! They explained everything super well. They have a pretty nice plane where they took us by groups of 5 and 6 since we were a group of 16. Definitely will come back later this summer hopefully! If you come definitely get the whole package with the pictures and video you won't regret it! They do an amazing job at recording you as well! read more

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So glad I booked my first skydive with the Ranch! I was super nervous and started panicking as soon as I arrived but, everyone including my instructor Eric were so laid back and funny, they put my nerves at ease! I had a very hands on experience with Eric! We did a backflip out of the plane and he tried to get me to pull the parachute (I forgot if I actually did because my hands were holding on to my harness for dear life!). Eric also allowed me to navigate the parachute and do a few turns. Definitely communicate this with your instructor before hand if you want to get the most out of your first jump. If it's your first time, add the video! You most likely won't look cute in any of the pictures or video but it's worth it. I have some amazing photos to look back on thanks to Big Jim! read more

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My friend and I went skydiving at Skydive the Ranch, and it was my first time going skydiving at this location. I would definitely recommend this location to my friends in NY because the staff were very personable. The instructors were also extremely personable and professional, I felt they were very competent. I loved doing my tandem with my instructor, Igor. My friend had Eric as her instructor. 100% would skydive here again! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Myself and Igor free-falling. - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

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Please allow me to break it down to you like this: if you haven't yet attempted skydiving, do yourself a favor and call these guys up...NOW!!! By far, this is one of the coolest, most fun and most rewarding things you can do in your lifetime, so stop talking about it and make it happen! For someone who is petrified of heights, at no time did I feel uncomfortable nor fearful during the whole process. My tandem master - John Kieran - was professional, informative and incredibly entertaining as well. He walked me through the procedures and made sure that I had the time of my life. Igor handled the videography (highly recommended - remember, you only make your first jump once!), which produced a killer video and some fine photos (see my profile pic). During the descent, John allowed me to steer the parachute and do some sharp turns, as well as ensure that we landed on our feet (often times, folks will come in sliding on their rear-ends for safety purposes). I was immediately ready to get back on the plane and do it all over again. From the time you get to The Ranch to the time you leave, the entire experience and all of the staff members you encounter make for a memorable time. I'll remind you again: call them now and get yourself a jump under your belt. You might even find a moment of clarity in your life! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Photo credit to Igor. Thanks again to The Ranch for making my first jump an incredible experience! - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

"Without delay, the cunning Daedalus fell to work on a pair of wings for the boy Icarus and taught him carefully how to use them, bidding him beware of rash adventures among the stars. "Remember," said the father, "never to fly very low or very high, for the fogs about the earth would weigh you down, but the blaze of the sun will surely melt your feathers apart if you go too near." For Icarus, these cautions went in at one ear and out by the other. Who could remember to be careful when he was to fly for the first time? Are birds careful? Not they! And not an idea remained in the boy's head but the one joy of escape." (excerpt from the Greek Myth "Daedalus & Icarus") The joy of escape. The thrill of free falling. A step towards the airlock. The misty clouds twirling just out of reach. Beckoning me. The wind whipping and pushing me back. In warning. Against the deadly siren's call. At the precipice, I wait for a fear that never comes. The earth pauses below me, watching and waiting. I jump Scream at the world or with it. Cast from heaven's repose Tumbling about at the mercy of Aether Falling ever faster to death's sweet embrace. I care not. For, I was Icarus for a day. _ _ |* \ [*)--***|(o) (o) (o)| -) b b ............ ``````` ```````` ```````` ~~ ..... ~~ ``````````` ~~~````` ... ~ ... ``````~~~ `` ~~ ```` ````~ * * * * * AHH * * _ * \\ // `` \O/ `` ... | ~``...````~ /\ ````.. ```` ~~``` .... ````~~ ~..~ ~..~ ~..~ It's a bird! It's a plane! It's.. oh wait.. ~ __ ~ \O ~` `~ / \ ~` `~ | _||_________|___| ___________||______/\___________________ Useful Notes: Jump $195. Photo / Video +$95. Instructors and Cameramen are incredibly friendly and joke around a lot, but run a good operation. A lot of experience on deck. review 7/21/2008 I.M.Y. read more

Skydive the Ranch - Cloud inspector, coming through - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

First time Skydiver here! Finally is crossed out on my TO DO list. Awesome instructors, fun and helpfull. They were entertaining me soo much that I didn't know how to scream when I jumped out of the PLANE!. It's an experience that you'll never forget. I purchase the package that includes pictures and video from getting the plane thru landing!. (About $ 300.00) Picked this place because you get to see a beautiful land of NY that takes your breath away! read more

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I had an amazing first dive experience. My instructor was Steve "Utah" and my video guy was Lassie. "Utah" made me feel very secured and I had a lot of fun diving with him. Since it was my first time, I was naturally nervous and anxious but right after I arrived, things moved very quickly. I quickly watched a video of what to expect, sign the waivers, paid and was sent to get my gear on. I met "Utah" then and right off the bat he told me to not worry and right after I did my intro video clip, I was whisked away to the plane. During the plane ride, "Utah" was very professional and told me what to expect throughout and would talk to me through everything I was doing. Again, I felt incredibly safe with him and when we were 16,000 feet above the ground, we were ready to take off. The dive was an amazing experience and the parachute part was the most calm I've ever felt in my life. All I can say is, if this is your first time - pay extra for video/pictures and if you can, request for Steve "Utah" to be your instructor. Thanks Skydvive Ranch! read more

Steve did an excellent job of bringing fun into my 2nd skydiving experience. He was thorough, informative, seasoned and very easy to talk to. Steve made sure I understood every procedure as if I were a skydiving student and I appreciated the lessons enough to look forward to a 3rd skydive in the near future. Overall, Steve and the Skydive the Ranch team take safety seriously while also making sure you have the most fun & memorable experience. I was very happy with their operation! read more

Fly baby fly! I've done 2 jumps with STR and it's one of the greatest experiences EVER. Your adrenaline is pumping from the moment you arrive and the excitement is in the air. After watching the instructional video and signing your life away you suit up (cooler than Barney Stinson bcz it's neon) and go over the essentials with your tandem instructor. For my first jump I did the pic & vid package but skipped it for the second. This summer I'll be camping out there for a weekend so I can become certified to jump on my own. I've noticed it's better to jump in middle of summer on a super hot day with no moisture in the air. I say this bcz during my last jump it was chilly and moist and during the freefall it felt as though water was going up my nose (I LOATHE that sensation). Overall, it's a great experience and a great place. read more

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My boyfriend decided he wanted to skydive for his birthday. Everything I read online and recommendations from friends left no doubt that we were heading to Skydive the Ranch. From the second we arrived, I felt at ease. They ran like a well oiled machine and you can tell they all had a ton of fun and experience skydiving and taking anyone from experienced divers to scared first timers. We opted for the photo/ video package; it is pricey, but worth every penny! My tandem master was John Kieran and my photographer was Adam. Both were incredible; John made me feel completely at ease and excited for my jump. Adam got some really cool shots from all angles, and I absolutely love the final outcome of my video. My boyfriend had Denes and Igor, and spoke equally as highly of them. I've already begun to recommend them to my friends! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Tandem dive with John (PC: Adam) - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

I have jumped twice with The Ranch.. Both times were AMAZING!! My first jump was with Eric in Sept. 2020 and my second was with "Utah" this September 2021. I cannot tell you how great they both were and my experience with each of them was just YEEEOOOOOWWW!!!! I absolutely Loved it and will do it again next year!! See you all in September! *Love* read more

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Skydiving at this place was seriously the most fun I've ever had! I went skydiving yesterday for the first time, to celebrate my best friend's chemotherapy graduation! I was really nervous and almost too scared to follow through but my instructor, John, was awesome and made the experience way less scary and way more exciting. He thoroughly explained what was going on and helped me feel in control and very safe! All I can say is: New addiction! read more

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AMAZING!!!! Being it was my first time skydiving, I can easily say that I am DEFINITELY going to be back. The staff were all friendly and made you feel comfortable. I would like to especially say that my instructor, John, was great. Even though he knew I was very nervous, he always made it clear that everything was going to be alright. And boy was he right I'd like to give him 5 stars as well. Definitely will recommend this place for everyone who wants to try skydiving. FLY BABY FLY!!!! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Best time of my life! - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

Did my first jump there over the weekend. I had soooo much fun! DO IT! You won't regret it. The initial jump out of the plane happened so fast, so you won't even notice your fear. Plus you have the instructor strapped on your back..he will get-you-out-of-the-plane-one-way-or-another. Tips: - If you are jumping on a hot summer day, just wear something comfortable, like your gym outfit. It does get a bit cold up there so don't go with tank top or shorts. But a t-shirt and crops would work. - Bring a bottle of water (or they sell them there), you need to be hydrated right before going on the plane. - Get the video package if it is your first time. I know it is pricy, but if you are already spending $200+ on the jump, what is another $119 going to matter. - Smile, enjoy the ride, and SCREAM (it helps). - Tell your instructor if you want to do more tricks or let him control the ride. They do everything possible to make you feel at ease. - Schedule for a late jump (4pm or later) if you plan to stick around afterwards, they have bonfires and free beer. I did my first jump with Denes and my friend got Batman. Both instructors were friendly and patient with us. My photographer Igor was awesome..he did a great job snapping video/photos capturing all the great moments :) read more

This review is directed at the instructors and videographers at this facility. I had Steve "Utah" Webbz (Tandem Master) as my instructor and Laci Andacs as my videographer. When I first met Utah - I though he was like a crazy uncle with a bit of a screw loose but he was the most confident, reassuring, and pleasant instructor I could have asked for. He walks you through each step of the process and I felt 100 percent safe and secure the entire time. When you arrive, you check in the front with your signed waivers and pay. They will ask if you want to add a video/pictures. (I highly recommend this) You check in with the "guy with the clipboard" who will make sure you watch the safety video, get a run down by their staff, and assigns you into the schedule of flights. This process is a bit chaotic and I did not get to fly with my entire group but this was in order to allow as many people to get the video as possible. You get harnessed in the main area then your group walks to the tent where your harness gets tightened. You get clipped into your Tandem Master in the plane. The entire time, Utah explained what was going on and what he was doing. I also had a GoPro chest mount and he adjusted it to make sure the pics/video I was getting were the best and adjusted it throughout the skydive. Once at altitude, things go by pretty fast as you walk to the door hold onto the shoulder straps and leave the plane! Keep your head up and enjoy the ride - Remember to breathe as all that air rushes past you! The scenery is amazing and I hear you can see the NY skyline on clear/non hazy days. The views of the mountains I had were stunning as well. Landing was soft and I'm pretty sure I didn't even touch the ground. I jumped up and exclaimed wanted to do it again! I got my video/picture DVD within 30 minutes of landing and they let you try it out in the gift store to make sure it works. The facility is nice with plenty of seating to watch everyone land in either shade or sun. Bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of them. There is a gift shop on the second level. You get a certificate you completed the jump as well as bumper sticker. Timing: We were scheduled for an 11:00am jump. (Get there 30 minutes early) We were done with videos in our hand by 1:00/1:15 Super fun day - Highly recommended! read more

Skydive the Ranch - Laci the photographer. Got great shots and video came out amazing! (Picture from my chest strap GoPro) - Skydiving Near Me - Gardiner, New York

I must admit I had my reservations when my son declared he wanted to try skydiving. Although I was just an observer, I could not have been more delighted with the entire Skydive the Ranch experience. They put both my son and I at ease (well ok, put me at ease, he was already good with the whole thing), and gave clear, answered all of our questions, great instructions to my son on what to do (and as importantly, what not to do). The instructor was absolutely top notch in every regard. My son's tandem jump was apparently the experience of a lifetime, and he's even got me interested in going along on his next jump. As a former pilot, I'd never jump out of a perfectly good airplane, but these guys have me re-thinking that. Thank you for a wonderful experience, both in the air and on the ground by a nervous father. read more