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These two skydivers participate in a tandem jump, one of the options offered at Adirondack Skydiving Adventure, with the scenic north country as a backdrop\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

By Erin Silk<\/p>\n

Scott Smith, owner of Adirondack Skydiving
\nAdventures in Fort Ann, found a passion for skydiving
\nby way of a fear of heights.<\/p>\n

“A friend and I had been discussing how we were
\nafraid of heights while watching T.V. one day and
\ncoincidentally, the next commercial that came on
\nwas for skydiving. We both looked at each other and
\nsaid ‘We’ve got to do this,'” said Smith.
\nThat was in 1998. Three days later they made
\ntheir first jump and Smith was hooked.<\/p>\n

\n“The next thing I knew, I was selling my amps and
\nguitars for money to take lessons and become a licensed
\nskydiver,” said Smith, who is also a musician.\n<\/div>\n
\nSome 800 jumps later, this July, Smith opened Adirondack Skydiving Adventures, a “drop zone” located at Harris Airport on Route 149 in Fort Ann. Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to sunset, he offers people of all ages – and levels of bravery – the thrill of a lifetime.\n<\/div>\n

“We see all kinds of tandem jumpers – from fearless 18 year-olds to people in their 90s wanting to cross skydiving off their ‘bucket list,'” said Smith. He said some clients who “really get the bug” for jumping become licensed themselves to become steady jumpers.<\/p>\n

Smith is a multi-rated instructor which means he can offer other jumps in addition to tandem jumping. One popular experience is the static line, a jump that is similar to those performed in the military that involves six hours of training and allows the jumper more control over their parachute. While preparing to jump from 10,000 feet out of an airplane moving 90 miles per hour may cause some to second-guess their decision, Smith said he has never had anyone back out.<\/p>\n

“People come to us ready and excited to jump. And everyone always says it’s the most incredible thing they’ve ever done,” said Smith.<\/p>\n

Smith said what sets his drop zone’apart is a visual that is second to none. Skydivers are treated to stunning views of Lake George and the high peaks, and on a clear day, they can see as far as Lake Champlain. Jumpers can also choose a video and stills package that will capture their experience. “I love seeing the excitement and passion for skydiving in the faces of new people doing their first jump,” said Smith.<\/p>\n

Smith offers tours of the airspace to those who haven’t yet made up their minds. Guests can chose to take a scenic tour by helicopter or airplane. He said spectators are welcome to watch jumps and the impressive aircraft that fly in and out of Harris Airport.<\/p>\n

“We’re not just skydiving,” says Smith, “we’re a complete aviation fun park.”<\/p>\n

The cost of a tandem jump at Adirondack Skydiving Adventures is $255 cash or $265 credit. For more information or to book a jump, visit adkskydiving. com or call 791-8237.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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