When you think of the ultimate thrill, what comes to mind? Chances are it will have something to do with facing one of your greatest fears.
Classic example - fear of heights. I literally get queasy on balconies. This may be an average human fear, as we are clearly not designed to withstand heights, but I feel (being self-centred) my fear may actually be deeper than that.
Nonetheless, being the thrill-seeking twenty-something that I am today, I decided to go skydiving.
Vernon, B.C. offers a great skydiving program that allows you to jump tandem with a professional who has at least a few thousand jumps under their belt. They offer tandem all summer long unlike the closer Kamloops partner. Another bonus is being able to take in the amazing views of the okanagan - Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake, Sun Peaks, Big White, etc.
I chose to jump tandem for several reasons.
1. I don't have to be in control of saving my own life (like that would pan over well….)
2. You jump from 10,000 feet instead of the mandatory 3000 foot jumps for solo beginners
3. You get to freefall for 30 seconds (as a solo beginner your instructor throws your parachute out of the airplane and you float down immediately)
Skydiving wasn't like I thought it would be. I expected the elevator effect of falling, but that wasn't the case. You just float. It was more refreshing than anything. The fear came from the nerves and the knowledge that you're falling toward the eart at 200 kms per hour- ok it's scary haha.
The natural high lasted all day. The adrenaline really gets pumping.
I would recommend skydiving to everyone, even the biggest of whimps. If I can do it, you can do it! I will post the video as soon as I learn how to.
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