Tandem Skydive at RMS

Your First Skydive Made Easy

I've Never Jumped Before, Where Do I Start?

Ready to take the leap and experience the thrill of a lifetime? A tandem skydive is the perfect way to feel the rush of freefall, all while securely harnessed to an expert instructor. Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline-pumping adventure or crossing off a bucket-list item, tandem skydiving offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you exhilarated and craving more.

At Rocky Mountain Skydive, we’re committed to making your first jump safe, fun, and truly breathtaking. With Colorado’s best weather and stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, you’ll be jumping in one of the most unique locations in the world. Our team of experienced instructors will guide you through every step, ensuring that you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to embrace the thrill.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the difference—our welcoming, tight-knit community, where passion for skydiving and a commitment to safety go hand in hand. Choose Rocky Mountain Skydive for a tandem experience that’s second to none—where adventure, safety, and stunning views come together in the skies of Colorado.

15,000+ Total Tandem Jumps
300+ Days of Good Weather
500+ 5-Star Reviews

So, you took a tandem skydive and decided it wasn’t enough? Or you’ve just always dreamed of flying through the sky on your own? For some of us, skydiving isn’t just a one-time experience; we long for the freedom to jump by ourselves, to take control, and to fully immerse ourselves in the exhilaration of solo flight. At Rocky Mountain Skydive, we understand that skydiving can become a passion, a way to push your limits and achieve something extraordinary.

In order to skydive solo, you must obtain a skydiving license issued by the United States Parachute Association (USPA). Here are the basic requirements to achieve your USPA A-License, the first level of skydiving licensure:

  1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old.
  2. Training: Complete a certified USPA training program, such as the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) program, which includes ground school, tandem jumps, and solo supervised jumps.
  3. Jumps: Accumulate a minimum of 25 jumps, including tandem and solo jumps.
  4. Skills Demonstration: Demonstrate mastery of specific skydiving skills, including stable freefall, controlled turns, tracking, and accurate landings.
  5. Written Exam: Pass the USPA A-License written exam to ensure you understand the principles of skydiving, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
  6. Coach and Instructor Endorsements: Obtain endorsements from certified USPA coaches and instructors verifying your skills and readiness.

Our Student Program at Rocky Mountain Skydive is designed to meet and exceed these requirements, providing you with expert instruction, state-of-the-art equipment, and a supportive community to ensure your success and safety as you embark on your solo skydiving journey. Join us and experience the ultimate adventure in the breathtaking skies of Colorado!

Tandem Skydiving FAQs

Tandem Skydives at Rocky Mountain Skydive start at $230, covering everything you need for a successful jump. For an additional $75, you can add a media package, which includes both photos and video captured by your instructor during the jump. To book your skydive, simply click the button below and select your preferred date! You can choose to pay a $50 deposit now and settle the remainder on-site after your jump, or pay the full amount today. Please note that all online payments are non-refundable.

Absolutely not! We pride ourselves on creating the best experience out there for first time skydivers! That said, we love to take people up who have jumped before and are looking to experience the thrill of skydiving again, as well! For those who have jumped before and are interested in learning to jump on their own, head to our Learn to Skydive page!

Your skydive itself will take around 30 minutes total! This includes a 20-25 minute plane ride up to altitude 9,000’+ above the ground, around 30 seconds of freefall, and around a 5 minute flight back to earth once under the parachute! We will spend 5-10 minutes on the ground walking you through the experience and briefing you on all you will need to know to successfully and safely complete your skydive!

We kindly ask you to arrive to our facility 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your jump. This gives us enough time to walk you through your waiver and brief you on all you need to know to successfully and safely complete your skydive!

Be sure to bring your ID, payment for your jump (if you haven’t paid in full online), and cash if you decide to tip your instructor or pilot. Otherwise, bring anything you may want if you were to be at our facility for a few hours (in the case of a weather delay). For you that could be snacks, water, sunglasses, etc.

We recommend comfortable clothing, full-length pants, closed-toe shoes, and hair ties for those with longer hair. If you are wearing any kind of jewelry or are carrying items in your pockets, we will ask you to remove them and leave them at the dropzone before you get on the plane. We would hate for you to lose any personal items!

Absolutely! We have a very spectator-friendly landing zone just a few hundred yards from our hanger. Invite as many people to come as you like and we’ll be sure they’re kept entertained while you’re up in the sky! Don’t tell them but with your help, we may even convince them to jump themselves!

Unfortunately for the sake of your safety and the safety of our instructors, we don’t allow tandem skydive passengers to bring their own cameras. We want to ensure the safest possible skydiving experience, so to eliminate snag hazards, additional distractions, and for you to fully immerse yourself in the skydiving experience, we ask that you leave the media capturing to our professionals so you can enjoy the moment distraction and worry-free!

While we typically have better weather conditions than any dropzone in Colorado, there are rare occasions that factors outside of our control prevent us from getting you in the sky. If you book a jump and weather shifts to the point that we can’t safely operate, we have two options: You can either wait at the dropzone for a few hours in hopes that the weather clears, or you can reschedule your jump for another day. Rest assured, whichever you choose, we’ll make sure you get to experience your skydive soon!

Walk-ins are always welcome at Rocky Mountain Skydive, however we can’t guarantee we will have an open slot when you show up so be prepared for the potential to have to wait a little bit longer than you might with a reservation! Don’t worry, our fun jumpers will keep you plenty entertained as you wait!

The combined weight of the instructor and passenger affects the speed and descent rate of our parachutes, which directly impacts the safety of the landing. For this reason, we have a weight limit of 220 pounds (lbs) to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for both you and our instructors.

Skydive participants over the weight limit of 220lbs, may still be able to be accommodated, but there will be an additional fee of $1.00 per pound over 220lbs. Please note that the final decision will depend on the instructor’s assessment as well as current weather conditions to ensure a safe landing. We appreciate your understanding!

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) requires all skydivers to be minimum 18 years old in order to skydive. There is no upper limit, though, and the oldest skydiver to date jumped when he was 106! That said, if you are above 65 years old, we ask that you provide a doctor’s note ensuring you are in good health!

Benefits of Jumping at RMS

Industry-Leading Reputation

The Colorado Skydiving Club was the first commercial skydiving organization in Colorado and since taking over from them, RMS has been at the top of rankings for best dropzones in the area!

Straight-Forward Pricing

RMS exists because we love the sport of skydiving. Period. You won't find the "business-first" attitude here, just a community of skydivers looking to make your first jump the best experience it can be!

Unmatched Weather

The airport RMS operates out of exists in a twilight zone of ideal weather. We can't always explain it but even when every other DZ in Colorado is shut down, we're still up there enjoying the skies.

Benefits of Jumping at RMS

Industry-Leading Reputation

RMS was established in the original location of the Colorado Skydiving Club - the first commercial skydiving organization in Colorado - and quickly earned a top spot among the best dropzones in the state!

Straight-Forward Pricing

RMS exists because we love the sport of skydiving. Period. Here, you're never just a number - you're part of a community of skydivers dedicated to making your first jump an unforgettable experience!

Unmatched Local Weather

The airport RMS operates out of exists in a twilight zone of ideal weather. We can't always explain it but even when every other DZ in Colorado is shut down, we're still up there enjoying the blue Colorado skies.

Tandem Skydiving FAQs

You have questions? We have answers! For any additional questions, feel free to give us a call or get in touch! We’d be happy to help!

Tandem Skydives at Rocky Mountain Skydive start at $240, covering everything you need for a successful jump. For an additional $75, you can add a media package, which includes both photos and video captured by your instructor during the jump. To book your skydive, simply click the button below and select your preferred date! You can choose to pay a $35 deposit now and settle the remainder on-site after your jump, or pay the full amount today. Please note that all online payments are non-refundable.

Absolutely not! We pride ourselves on creating the best experience out there for first time skydivers! That said, we love to take people up who have jumped before and are looking to experience the thrill of skydiving again, as well! For those who have jumped before and are interested in learning to jump on their own, head to our Learn to Skydive page!

Your skydive itself will take around 30 minutes total! This includes a 20-25 minute plane ride up to altitude 9,000’+ above the ground, around 30 seconds of freefall, and around a 5 minute flight back to earth once under the parachute! We will spend 5-10 minutes on the ground walking you through the experience and briefing you on all you will need to know to successfully and safely complete your skydive!

We kindly ask you to arrive to our facility 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your jump. This gives us enough time to walk you through your waiver and brief you on all you need to know to successfully and safely complete your skydive!

Be sure to bring your ID, payment for your jump (if you haven’t paid in full online), and cash if you decide to tip your instructor or pilot. Otherwise, bring anything you may want if you were to be at our facility for a few hours (in the case of a weather delay). For you that could be snacks, water, sunglasses, etc.

We recommend comfortable clothing, full-length pants, closed-toe shoes, and hair ties for those with longer hair. If you are wearing any kind of jewelry or are carrying items in your pockets, we will ask you to remove them and leave them at the dropzone before you get on the plane. We would hate for you to lose any personal items!

Absolutely! We have a very spectator-friendly landing zone just a few hundred yards from our hanger. Invite as many people to come as you like and we’ll be sure they’re kept entertained while you’re up in the sky! Don’t tell them but with your help, we may even convince them to jump themselves!

Absolutely! We love when friends come out to jump together. Our planes can fit two tandem skydivers at a time, so if you’re coming with a group, you’ll be heading up in pairs. While you might not all be in the air at the exact same time, you’ll still get to share the experience and cheer each other on every step of the way!

Unfortunately for the sake of your safety and the safety of our instructors, we don’t allow tandem skydive passengers to bring their own cameras. We want to ensure the safest possible skydiving experience, so to eliminate snag hazards, additional distractions, and for you to fully immerse yourself in the skydiving experience, we ask that you leave the media capturing to our professionals so you can enjoy the moment distraction and worry-free!

While we typically enjoy some of the best weather conditions of any dropzone in Colorado, there are rare occasions when factors outside our control may prevent us from getting you in the sky. If weather conditions aren’t looking favorable and we aren’t confident that we’ll be able to operate safely, our team will notify you by 8:00 AM on the morning of your jump to save you the trip and will help you reschedule for another day when conditions have improved. Rest assured, we’re committed to getting you in the sky as soon as possible!

If you’ve already booked but something comes up and you need to reschedule, no problem! Just send us a text or reach out with your name and your preferred new date, and we’ll get you set up ASAP. We do kindly require that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance so we can keep everything running smoothly for you and all our jumpers.

Walk-ins are difficult for us at Rocky Mountain Skydive as we can’t always guarantee an open slot when you arrive. We kindly request that you schedule your jump at least one day in advance to ensure availability. If you haven’t booked and are thinking about coming out day-of, however, give us a call and we’ll see if we can’t squeeze you in!

The weight of both you and your instructor affects how our parachutes fly and land safely, so we do have a weight limit of 225 pounds to make sure you have the best and safest experience possible.

If you’re over the limit, don’t worry – give us a call! We’d love to chat about your options and see what we can do to help get you in the sky.

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) requires all skydivers to be minimum 18 years old in order to skydive. There is no upper limit, though, and the oldest skydiver to date jumped when he was 106! That said, if you are above 65 years old, we ask that you provide a doctor’s note ensuring you are in good health!

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