I went paragliding with Todd yesterday on a whim, and it was such a wonderful memory. I had just…read morefinished my hike up and sat down to watch the paragliders for a bit when Todd came up and asked me if I was interested. I was really nervous, but he was so cordial and did his best to make me feel at ease the entire time. It was such a precious experience and I know I will always think back to that day. If this is something you've always wanted to do, don't hesitate to go with Todd, it will make your experience even more worthwhile =)

I had such a great time with Todd. Because it was my first time I was a little nervous but he made…read moreme feel very comfortable. I will definitely be recommending him to my friends, a must have experience!!! Thank you Todd.

Had such a great experience with Steve! The entire experience was smooth and easy. Booked with…read moreSteve the night before and he was very prompt, and super easy to deal with. The flight experience was great. He explained how things worked and I watched him as he helped other paragliders as well. It gave me a great feeling, knowing that I am flying with an expert. I will definitely be back, and I will be bringing some friends along next time!

A friend and I went paragliding, each for the first time, on August 2nd, with Parafly Paragliding…read moreLLC. What a fantastic experience from start to finish. I'll detail it here: 1. From our very first e-mail correspondence, Steve was great at answering questions. All the basics were covered: Times/locations/shuttle options et.. He was timely and accurate in his responses to me, which was much appreciated. 2. Steve was very flexible and people oriented. Due to the fact I was setting up this trip for not only myself, but someone out of town, I had to have the schedule pretty flexible. Steve was very easy to work with and appreciated our constraints. We never felt pressured to hammer down a date/time in stone. Once we did select a flight day/time, we were a bit late getting up the mountain (we hiked it). Once again, we never felt pressured to "make up time" or "get back on schedule". Steve took a lot of time to explain the basic concepts and how things would feel once airborne. 3. The expertise that Steve has was pretty clear, and that confidence comes through when flying. We were up at a particularly bumpy/rough day/time, and despite bouncing around a bit, his ability/experience ensured it was still a safe/enjoyable experience (he was happy to explain what was going on, and why it wouldn't be a problem). The experience itself is fantastic. As someone who has done about all of the thrill stuff you can do (base jumping, crazy rollercoasters, skydiving, hot-air ballooning et.) paragliding ranks very high up there. It is in many ways a relaxing and cerebral experience (at least flying tandem) because you're is a sitting/relaxing position most of the time (stable enough to take pictures). It's not a steady downward glide (as I thought it would be), you're searching for thermals to ride up and then gradually falling until you find another to ride. This is probably something I'll do again--and when I do, it'll likely be with Parafly Paragliding LLC. Regards, -AC

Mark at Seattle paragliding was great! Awesome site with awesome people all around. I also got to…read moreshoot the potato cannon!

Mark couldn't have made the day more fun! We got the paraglide for my husband's retirement gift…read more Not only did he have an amazing trip of a lifetime but the rest of the family had loads of fun with all of the activities offered, not to mention free lunch! Bravo!

You really can't do any better than Boat Tech when it comes to service, information, and general…read moreboat service and support. We have a 20 year old Chaparral that runs perfectly thanks to them. Matt always takes care, he's quickly trouble-shot and fixed things on our boat, and has been clear about what's not worth fixing. Unlike some other mechanics I've had experience with, everything Matt's fixed has stayed fixed. Ann and Angela in the office will keep you up to date and squared away. If you're looking for a spot for maintenance, trailer storage, or other boat needs, look them up.

I found a great covered boat storage facility staffed with really nice people. Boat Tech, just off…read morethe ship canal near SPU,offers marine services, boat repair and detailing along with covered storage. After going there to look at a boat for sale I got to know the staff. Ann, Angela and Matt will go out of their way to work with you and make boat ownership a more enjoyable experience. I did buy a boat and now have it stored at Boat Tech. They are very open to working with the owners and doing what they can do to accomodate your boating needs.

I got injured a few weeks out from a Glacier Peak climb. I asked if they would work with me and…read moreroll my fee into a class or another climb after I recovered through PT. They took my whole fee as the contract states that if you cancel within 90 days you forfeit your payment. I'm a local business owner and understand how much leeway they have in enforcing these rules. It's a money grab. I've also been on climbs with Alpine Ascents and RMI. I'd absolutely recommend both of those over Mountain Madness.

I went on the Snowman Trek in Bhutan in Oct/Nov 2024. First let me say that the Snowman Trek is an…read moreepic adventure, the people of Bhutan are amazing and with the correct local team you will have an experience of a life time. My recent trek with Mountain Madness (MM) left me deeply disappointed and compelled to share my experience to prevent others from facing similar frustrations. You will read other reviews from my fellow trekers extolling the virtues of Mountain Madness and what they say about the trek, the scenery and the local guides is absolutely correct. My warning has to do with MM and their business practices. Remember that they are a marketing aggregator, there is nothing unique about the path the trek took and that the quality of the trek itself relies soley on the local operator. In this case is was provided by ' Sacred Himalaya Travel' who were excellent. In the build up to the trek, MM consistently misrepresented the size of our group (some being told it was to be limited to 3, others 7 and the website stating 10 max (the cap that I was told), pressuring trekkers to commit under false pretenses of capped numbers and "last spot" availability, only to reveal the actual size (17 hikers) well after non-refundable payments were collected. In fact the last addition was made in September. This lack of transparency created unnecessary stress and left trekkers unable to explore alternatives. Despite paying for a premium experience, we faced the logistical chaos and safety concerns that inevitably arose from managing an oversized group with insufficient resources. The inflated group size disrupted the trek's flow, with poorly coordinated stops and unsafe gaps between hikers, leaving some without guide supervision for hours. The group was split into two camps and with only one international guide, the physical separation of the camps (up to an hour) added further risk, as the international guide would have been unable to respond quickly to emergencies. Additionally, MM failed to honor pre-trek arrangements, including private tours and accommodations, despite the extra fees paid. These decisions, seemingly driven by profit over customer satisfaction, reflect a disregard for ethical practices and trekker safety. While MM did refund a small amount for the private tour portion (we asked that they donate it to a local school), I cannot recommend MM and would actively discourage you from booking with them.

Thanks to a fortuitous change in plans, I was lucky enough to go on a retreat with RAW and cannot…read morespeak more highly of the experience! Upon arriving, the lodging we were staying at was rustic and tucked away in nature, a true "get away." It felt like we were sleeping in a tree house! Tracey left us little welcome notes, which was a very nice touch to make us all feel welcome. Throughout the weekend there are multiple activities to choose from - bike rides throughout the beautiful island, as well as yoga sessions in the morning and afternoon. The cycling is great for experienced riders and newcomers alike as it is geared towards sightseeing, but still a very good workout! I was nervous as I hadn't ridden in months, but everything is optional so if you choose to stay behind at the lodge or head into town, there is that option as well. No one is competitive and while our group varied in athletic ability, I still felt able to enjoy the riding despite being less experienced. The yoga is equally amazing - the instructor mirrors the energy level of the group well and makes adjustments for all levels! By the end, I fully decided to do yoga regularly - her classes got me hooked! The food is AMAZING - I cannot speak more highly about how fresh, organic and healthy it is, as well as how creative the chef is in making things that thrill your pallet. YUMMY! Every meal was a surprise and an absolute delight. From the presentation to the variety, I loved it! She also made special adjustments if you didn't eat something (meat, cheese, etc.) so the meals were custom to you. I could go on about how wonderful the weekend was but I'll sum it up so I don't get too wordy - this retreat is a great chance to spend some time reflecting, enjoying nature and connecting with other women. We laughed, shared stories, drank wine, ate great food, exercised and by the end, I felt like a million bucks! I can't recommend this more - everyone walks in a little shy and walks out good friends. You can do as much as you'd like or as little as you'd like and it is a great way to recharge your body and mind! And lastly, Tracey (the owner) is an amazing leader - she is warm and friendly and immediately makes you feel comfortable. She really brings out the best in people and I am glad I got to know her over the course of the weekend!

When you meet Tracey.. you just want to keep talking to her…read more.. From the first time I heard her speak in front of hundreds of women cyclists at a bike shop... I knew then I wanted to go to her retreat, get to know her better, and just keep talking to her, listening to her... Truly there is not a more genuine, happy and bright sunshine of a person... She is a special part of the gift of your RAW retreat....!!! The other "gifts" include all the women that this great idea brings together... the laughter, joys, stories shared on all the moments in between yoga sessions, lunches on picnic tables or wineries, bike riding beautiful roads, challenging moments of going up hill where you band together to help your fellow woman up a steep climb.. to the sections of downhill that make you go "wwwweeeee" :)))) I can't think of something I want to do more.. I've already done one retreat.. but I'm ready for another.. and now I really also want to share this retreat time with my friends!!! I honestly can't believe how much I loved the weekend!! Do this for YOU, and if you bring a friend- wonderful.. but if no one you know is going.. you must still GO and meet other amazing women...!!! The weekend was such a treat!!! :)

We have had the pleasure of working with our Broker, Jon Heisel for 2 boat transactions now and we…read morecan't say enough great things about Jon and the team at Irwin Yacht Sales. Jon is a life long boater and as a Broker has been helping folks buy and sell their boats for many years. His knowledge, and expertise of boats of all sizes is second to none. His follow through is impeccable and his knowledge of Pudget Sound truly helped us in making the right purchase for us. We found Jon to be genuinely interested in our boating needs and is about the nicest person you'd ever meet. Whether you're buying or selling a boat we highly recommend you call Jon first. You will be glad you did.

Jon Heisel is a true professional and a great human being to boot. My wife and family recently…read moremoved back from the East Coast and promised ourselves that we would get a family cabin cruiser when we got to Seattle. Well considering it was the peak of pandemic boat buying frenzy and I had been trolling classifieds for months....our prospects look bleak to get one before summer. But a great friend strongly recommended Jon and low and behold he delivered boating gold in the form of a 270 Sundancer in Bristol shape. He did an excellent job helping not only decide what kind of boat - moving up from a 23ft, but most importantly found us the perfect boat. In addition, he made the whole buying process full transparent and super easy. His Irwin team is just awesome too! Wish I could give him 6 stars :-)

Scott from Deadmans Island Kayak + SUP is a GIG HARBOR WA TREASURE!!!…read more https://www.facebook.com/share/1G9e5QKmJv/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/scott_deadmanskayaksup?igsh=MW04dXRmYjFxZWQ1NQ== I have rented paddle boards all over the world and my experience with Scott was nothing short of spectacular! I called him from my layover in Oakland, California and told him I was gonna try to get a paddle in that same evening,if possible, he started describing it and said, "Man you just gotta get here, I'll drop you a pin!. You're not gonna believe what an amazing experience you're gonna have!" We both had goosebumps, he was so pumped and excited, and so was I!!! He was so right, Everything was perfect, and my goosebumps had goosebumps. It was such a beautiful Paddle. A few days later, I had a little more time on my hand, so I gave him a call, once again blew me away. My final night before I was to fly home opened up and once again he went above and beyond. I record my paddles with a GARMIN watch that synchronizes with the RELIVE app to show your video Trail on a satellite map and any pictures and videos you take and geo-stamped along your trail. It also allows you to edit pictures that were taken of you while you're paddling. And you guessed it, Scott took pictures of me out on the water. The guy is just amazing, his passion has no limits and it's infectious. I've never experienced such good service. Not sure if these RELIVE links will be clickable, but the short videos will give you a good sense of the type of experience I had: 1st WA Deadman's Island https://www.relive.com/view/vYvEG2W1PG6 2nd Gig Harbor Sunset https://www.relive.com/view/vPv4ZdRLN36 3rd FOX TANGLEWOOD https://www.relive.com/view/vrqojwBAkK6 Scott's Face book post of my experience: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bet8kW4ri/?mibextid=wwXIfr Scott's Instagram post of my experience: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DInXLXWp5ll/?igsh=MTExdXpuZDMxZDl4bQ==