Overall, we had a great time! My son and I bonded by jumping out of a plane. The instructors were very polite and no-pressure, the experience was thrilling, and we were safe, so five stars. I wish they sold t-shirts! I do recommend it. But here are some caveats to consider before you go: 1. The liability waiver is nuts. There's no insurance and you cannot sue. If you do sue, then you have to pay THEIR legal fees. Wowza. Fortunately the instructors have thousands of jumps of experience each. They're very confident and have never had a fatality. 2. No bathrooms, just a porto potty. 3. The plane is tiny...think of a flying tunafish can. Two jumpers per flight only. (Plus a pilot and the tandem instructors.) 4. This place is in Minden. You DO gets views of Lake Tahoe from the plane, but you're mostly looking at mountains and valleys (beautiful) while decending. 5. Because Minden is at 4,700 feet (and your jump is from 12,000 or 14,000), it's a shorter freefall than starting a sea level. Also, the landing is faster because you're landing in thinner air then if you were lower. This was noticeable compared with the jump I did a long time ago from a spot that's near sea level. 6. The video/photo package is worth it. The pics are so/so because they're from a GoPro and distort images, but the video is an incredible memory! Again, it was a great 5 star experience, but it's important to have an accurate view of what to expect. read more

We had the best experience! Great communication beforehand and they answered all my questions. They are timely. There wasn't a lot of waiting around. The instructors were really nice and helped make you feel comfortable and the view was phenomenal. I'd highly recommend them! read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

Seriously the most amazing first sky-diving experience ever! They make you feel safe and comfortable. The whole team was amazing and gracious and funny! Highly, highly recommend. PS the jump was ridiculously beautiful & exhilarating! read more

I had never been skydiving before and wanted to challenge my fear of heights, so I felt excited but nervous. Jen and Jules were so kind and reassuring, the team very competent and the view... honestly, I can't imagine a better place to skydive. I could see mountains, valleys, lakes and it was just the most intense, amazing, exhilarating experience. The skydiving instructor was very professional and made me feel safe and relaxed, as was all the team really. I must say that after this experience and having conquered my fear, I felt so proud, confident & excited for weeks after this. I can't recommend skydiving enough even (especially?) for someone who is feeling afraid, it's such a mood and self-confidence booster. And especially in this family-sized, personal and really sincere environment. Thank you for this EPIC life-changing experience! read more

The entire staff at Skydive Truckee Tahoe is amazing! They are professionals and strive to ensure you have safe and fun skydiving experience! I highly recommend Skydive Truckee Tahoe for a first time or repeat jump. Thank you! read more

SUPER SICK!!! If you're ever in the Truckee/Tahoe area whether you're visiting the lake or if you're a local, go to these guys. They're super nice and fun people to be around, always cracking jokes with you and making the experience something you'll never forget. If it's your first jump, GET THE PHOTO/VIDEO PACKAGE. They do a great job at filming the whole thing for you, and they turn it into a little edited movie for you at the end. Whenever I go again, it'll 100% be with the guys/gals at Skydive Truckee Tahoe. read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

Yelped on Friday morning, booked on Friday afternoon, jumped out on Sat morning. Jules was amazing throughout the process and when I got there, made it a point to come out and find me to put me at ease. The tandem divers were highly experienced, knowledgeable, and just helpful. I rarely write reviews but they totally deserve all the 5-star rating :) read more

I'd say the jump itself was fun. Here are the things that were not: 1) There was spotty communication between the pilot, instructors, and the people working the base. Before the jump, up in the plane, the wind conditions were sketchy (going above 10 knots, unsafe to dive in), and the pilot kept radioing the base, who was unresponsive. After landing, one of the instructors was chewing out the base for not being more communicative about the unpredictable conditions. Not great to hear when you're about to plunge 10,000 feet... 2) We were a group of 4, and they didn't make it abundantly clear that the plane can accommodate 2 skydivers at a time. 3) The only restroom option was an outhouse that hadn't been serviced in a long time. Really gnarly and dirty. The instructors were pretty cool, which was a plus, but I'd only recommend this place to friends with a couple of caveats. read more

This was my first time skydiving and they made it awesome! Everyone was super friendly and made me feel at ease as I was slightly nervous! I highly recommend sky diving with them!! read more

Had a great time on my first tandem jump with Mark! He was great and made us feel so comfortable. The views were amazing and everybody was so nice! I would definitely recommend!! read more

The staff is super friendly and fun to dive with. The instructors that go with you are very experienced and easily explain the process very well. A very easy going, friendly atmosphere. Would 100% dive with them again. read more

As a professional skydiver I have been around the country jumping in all sorts of places, Tahoe is an incredible location, stunning visuals and that lovely mountain environment! The staff at this location as literally some of the best jumpers I've ever known or had the pleasure of working with! Mike, Steve, and Mikey are pleasant and professional as well as STOKED on life and jumping. Do you want to experience a skydive with some of the most stunning visuals and the strongest and most talented jumpers in the US?! You can fly high above views of Lake Tahoe here in safety :) I was able to jump with my friends and receive a completely family style operation that is full of passion and care, THANK YOU MIKE!! I was just visiting in the area and he made a distinct point of helping me get into the air. Come to Truckee and make a jump with these top notch pros like I did and make a great set of memories! read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

Best day I have ever had!! Not only do you get to jump out of a plane and see some of the most beautiful views, but you also get to meet the Skydive Truckee team and they are awesome. You feel like part of the family and nothing but safe from start to finish. Made my first jump a memorable one and I will be back. read more

Absolutely amazing time, everything felt super safe and the staff is incredible and talented. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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Jules and the whole crew were awesome - especially Marky Mark and Aaron! Thanks for a great experience. definitely recommend.

One of the most beautiful DZ's in the world, with a world class staff. Thank you guys so much for hospitality. Checked a life box jumping over my hometown! Jen, Jules, and Mike.... you guys rock! read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

100% an experience you won't regret! I am so glad that I chose to jump here. First of all, Jules was an absolute sweetheart on the phone when trying to schedule a jump. It made me that much more excited to show up and meet her and the rest of the crew in person. From the moment I got there, I was greeted with a big smile and a warm welcome from everybody. If that isn't comforting for someone about to jump out of a plane, then I don't know what is. Even the fun jumpers that I got the chance to meet and jump with were AWESOME (Alex and Kip)! I was for sure entertained the entire time. By the time I got there and left, three hours had flown by. Time flies when you are having fun. Thanks to Mark for being my tandem instructor! He keeps you engaged the entire time with his great energy and sense of humor. Wish I had gotten the names of all of the other beautiful people that I got to meet, but that does not make them any less amazing. Thanks to the pilot too for bringing us up. :)) Overall 10 out of 10! read more

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Absolutely the most amazing experience I've ever had. I am one of those casual adventure guys who has tried bungee jumping, whitewater rafting/kayaking, mountain biking, cliff jumping, parasailing, snowboarding, caving, rock climbing and rappelling, etc..... this was by far the best experience of my life. I love and admire so many Red Bull or adventure athletes, and for a day, I got to pretend I was on their level. literally a kid in a candy store! And to jump with a company started by Mike Swanson and his wife and family was an absolute nerd out moment for me. If you are considering taking the jump, you HAVE TO GO FOR IT!! You will not regret it. All the staff was absolutely amazing! Oh, and views from the plane and fall were spectacular. I loved it soooo much, I'm already going again a second time within a week!! I've had a rough last few years, but skydiving is just the treatment I need. my only complaint, is that now I am addicted!! Thank you all for the most amazing experience of my life, and can't wait to make many more memories with you all!! read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

What a great experience. Fun from the minute we walked in. My wife and a friend had never jumped before and the staff made them feel at ease throughout the entire time. This was my fourth jump and by far the best. For anyone who wants to experience the thrill of a lifetime and the beautiful scenery of Lake Tahoe and surrounding area, Skydive Truckee Tahoe is outstanding. A five star operation from start to finish! read more

This was my first time skydiving ever, and I am sooooo glad that my sister and I decided to do it with Skydive Truckee Tahoe!!! For years I've been looking for a skydiving place that has a great view and a female instructor but it was almost impossible to find a place with a female instructor! Skydive Truckee Tahoe is probably the only place near the Bay Area that has an AMAZING female instructor (Christine). Plus they have the best view! Also everyone there is very nice and super welcoming. Jen, Jules, and Christine make you feel very safe and comfortable! My sister and I jumped with Christine and she was AWESOME!!! The plane ride itself felt like a private plane tour of Tahoe!! Christine was pointing out all the major landmarks and interesting facts. She also took some outstanding pictures and a video! My sister and I both LOVED every second of our experience and would recommend everyone to try it here!!!!!! Thank you Skydive Truckee Tahoe for an unforgettable experience read more

All around great experience! The staff was amazing. The views here are incredible. And Jules was super helpful/ easy to get a hold of when I had a schedule change. I had been skydiving before (w a different company) but this experience was so much better just because the staff was so great! (And the plane was much nicer than where I went my first time). 5/5 recommend and I'll definitely be going back sooner than later. read more

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Thank you Jules, Mark, Aaron and staff! We had a fabulous day on Monday, after rescheduling again and again due to the smoke. Thank you for being so accommodating and for making my retirement jump with my family so extra special! It was truly a retirement flight that I will never forget. You guys are the BEST! We ALL had the best first jump ever! Thanks and we hope to see you again for another jump! Jeanne L read more

Wow.... Where to start! Y'all are next level! I lived in Lake Taco for 4 years before relocating to Colorado in 17'. I was put on a fire assignment in Sacramento this week along with 3 other Wildfire engines, when my fire fighter brought up skydiving on our day off... So I naturally did what any adrenaline junkie would do, and reached out to an adrenaline junkie Contact JT Holmes, he highly recommended your outfit! Jules and Jen took care of 5 of us like we were your own! Christine and Aaron #2 lol... jk jk #1 in our hearts, were amazing instructors!!! Every single one of us left with a massive smile and one hell of a story! Thank you so much for being such professionals! Offering something so fantastic in such a gorgeous place! It was a great way to skydive for the first time for 4 of the 5 of us! I can't say thank you enough! Cheers read more

These guys were exceptional from start to finish. They handled my first skydive with the perfect amount of helpful information, and guided me through every step of the process. If you're going to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, do it at a breath-takingly gorgeous place like Lake Tahoe, and have these guys jump with you. Best decision I ever made. read more

Just had the experience of a lifetime this past weekend jumping for the first time with Steve-o and Mikey. After a couple reschedules which the team was very accommodating with, we were able to jump with our group of 4. Everyone there made us all feel super comfortable even though we were all there for our first jump. We got ready and hit the plane rather quickly and after instructions from our jump partners, we were ready to fully send it. The guys laughed and joked with us on the way up which calmed us down and built our excitement. After getting back to the ground I had tears of joy streaming down my face and immediately wanted to strap up again for another jump. The views of Tahoe and the Sierras are beautiful and made for an incredible jump. Once back in the office, we were able to get our videos and pictures uploaded to a personal thumb drive and watch it right there! Now we have the memories forever. We were so happy we chose this drop zone for our first time and we will be back soon. Thanks for all your help and never forget to Send It! LikeCommentShare read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - First ever jump - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

We had a great time skydiving with Mark and Aaron! Everyone was very nice and Jules was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend using them if you want that beautiful view of Lake Tahoe! read more

Skydive Truckee Tahoe - Skydiving Near Me - Truckee, California

This was my first time jumping and they made it really memorable! Not only is it a beautiful view, the staff is amazing. My sister and I were feeling very nervous but they helped us relax and have fun! I would definitely recommend this dive! I hope to come back again! read more

Possibly my favorite skydiving center in the world in my favorite place in the world !!! Amazing views of Lake Tahoe and Truckee and hands down friendliest staff ever!! If you are wondering where to make your first Skydive this is the place !! Trust me ! I have over 20,000 Skydive's and been all around the world. I've jumped in 43 of the 50 states and this is #1 read more

First time skydiving we choose Truckee, SO glad we did!! Run by the sweetest, friendliest family who made us feel right at home. Very knowledgeable, answered all my crazy questions!! I was very nervous & they made me feel safe. Riding up in the tiny plane was probably the most scary part but we jumped out at 10,000 ft and the views from all around were stunning!! Views of all the local mountain resorts, Tahoe plus many more lakes. The guys we jumped with were so fun & were able to point out all the cool stuff to see. Free fall was amazing, did a flip out of the plane. After we pulled the chute I was able to actually steer us which felt cool & we landed perfectly, no issues. We had 2 other friends who jumped after us & they had the same experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat, only from Truckee. BEST SPOT TO JUMP!!! Check them out, 2 thumbs up! read more

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Best experience of my life. There's truly no feeling like it and the people at Skydive Truckee Tahoe really made the experience all that much better. Of course there is an element of fear to skydiving, but the instructors made me and my friend feel extremely safe and secure, and never once did I feel like safety was jeopardized. I HIGHLY recommend skydiving with Skydive Truckee Tahoe, you won't regret it!! I never write reviews but they definitely were worth it and deserve all the hype! read more

10/10 experience. Couldn't have asked for more!! Had the nicest instructors, Mark and Aaron, and the entire staff had our party feeling welcomed and safe throughout the entire experience. We went for my 18th bday, and the experience exceeded all expectation. Love, Katie, Ryan, Layton, and Landon read more

Such an incredible experience!! Skydive truckee Tahoe was so professional but so friendly and kind. They were stoked for every jumper which in turn, raised our stoke level. We got to fly over Tahoe which was so fun to see our home from above. They pointed out everything that you could possibly see from above and the videos were awesome!! Thank you for giving us an experience that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives! 1000/10 recommend this small business for your skydiving needs read more

It was my first time skydiving and I am more than happy that I choose Skydive Truckee Tahoe. Me my mom and both of my sisters all had Mark as our instructor which was what made our experience so good. Skydiving was so much fun but it was even more fun because of our instructor. You can tell Mark loved his job, he made all of us so excited while we deep down we're a little scared. I would jump out of a plane over and over if I was able to have Mark as my instructor. 100/10 would recommend! read more

Awesome jump for first timers! The views were amazing and everyone extremely friendly/professional.

Me and my 5 friends had the best time here! Jules was amazing at check in and with pictures for all of us. Mark and Aaron were truly professionals taking us up in the air and made us all feel comfortable (4 of which have never jumped before). These people deserve all the business that comes their way and I recommend them 10/10 times! Best experience of my life! read more

All I can say is YES YES YES!!! If you have ever had the desire to jump out of a plane, if you have ever wondered or question what freedom feels like, or need that next level of an adrenaline rush only to have it last four weeks to come and stick in the back your mind forever, or if you are just bored and need something a little more in your life then you need to go see these guys over at Truckeeskydive. The staff will treat you like family. Not only are they some of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet, they are super experienced and full of knowledge and will make you feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. I have jumped at two other places and hands down this by far is the best group /family you will ever have the pleasure of going to the next level with!!! All I can say is thank you! And we will be back read more

My experience at Skydive Truckee Tahoe was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Between the beautiful setting and the engaging staff, I honestly could not imagine a more perfect tandem jump. All of the staff were welcoming and made us feel extremely safe. The instructors Mark and Aaron and the pilot Tyler exude experience and professionalism while also making sure their clients are having insane amounts of fun. I will definitely be back to this drop zone in the future. read more

I went today to Skydive for my first time with Skydive Truckee Tahoe, while I was on the plane, it started to show some difficulties (in that moment I didn't event knew what was happening). My tandem instructor (Christine) tried to tight me up to her and suddenly push me back, opened the door and jumped from the plane!!! While the other people from the team where shouting wait Christine wait!! She didn't care and continued with it. I was terrified. We had to land the plane while the door was open the complete way back. When we landed I calmed down and I talked with the crew, I totally understand planes are machines and they sometimes fail. The crew all were awesome and treated me well, they did a reimbursement of the payment and took me to the airport. I understand the risks that are implied in doing skydiving. From any point of view, it's not acceptable at all that your instructor that is supposed to make the jump with you, pushes you back and just jumps from the plane while the rest of the crew is shouting her to wait and while the plane is having difficulties! I'm happy I'm alive and I will do my first jump as planed but not with Skydive Truckee Tahoe. read more

Super fun and professional staff with spectacular views. What more do you want? Nothin that's what.

This was my first jump and one of the most fun/ exciting/ terrifying/ exhilarating things I've ever done in my life. These guys are super professional and made the experience everything I hoped for and more. Thank you guys so much I will be back again :) shout out to the whole crew at skydive Truckee, you guys rock! read more