December 26, 2020
Skydiving is set to resume on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
Greetings! We hope you are well and enjoying the Holiday Season!
After careful consideration of the current public health information, we are planning to resume skydive operations on January 23rd, a few weeks after the end of the holiday season. We are hopeful that the delayed opening will allow any potential COVID exposure that may occur during the holiday season to be recognized and addressed responsibly. The COVID Safety Plan we developed in accordance with State Health Department guidelines was implemented July 2020 through October 2020 and was well received by thousands of first-time jumpers. We are pleased to confirm that there were no cases among our staff or any reported by our customers. While there is nothing we can do to completely eliminate the risk from the virus, our experience from this past summer gives us great confidence as we plan to reopen skydiving operations on January 23rd. Please review the posts below for more detailed information regarding our Covid protection plan…
July 10, 2020
BACK IN THE AIR AGAIN!
We have been skydiving now, weather permitting, since June 27th, and over 250 tandem skydivers, as well as many recreational licensed skydivers, have taken to the skies and re-booted their 2020! Our COVID Safety Plan, which is adapted from Phase 2 Outdoor Recreation and Personal Services guidelines, has been well received and appreciated.
Here is one example from Drew H on July 6th: ”I dropped in and made a few jumps yesterday and with the COVID situation you had a great setup and I just wanted to say Kudos. Thanks for being so professional. See you again soon! Thanks for keeping us all safe in these strange times.”
Safety is our number one priority, and we are looking out for our staff and customers! Below you will find our COVID procedures currently in place:
What we are asking of our guests…
• Illness:
Self-screen at home for any Covid-19 symptoms. If you are experiencing any symptoms, call and reschedule your skydive. During the current public health situation, we will waive the advance notice requirement for rescheduling, and your deposit will remain on your account for a future date.
• Additional Items to Bring: The following items will help keep you warm at higher altitudes, and will elevate health conditions for you and others:
1. Face covering: Please bring a secure face covering for your nose and mouth. While indoors, and where social distancing is not feasible (i.e. In the aircraft), staff and customers will be required to wear a face covering.
2. What to Wear: We recommend wearing outdoor or athletic clothing, and to bring an extra layer for added warmth. Due to health department regulations, we will not be offering jumpsuits at this time. Jumpsuits are an optional piece of skydiving equipment, and jumping without one does NOT impact safety.
• Friends and Family:
To maximize physical/social distancing we request that only guests who are skydiving enter our building to complete the check-in and pre-jump process. Spectators are 100% welcomed but we ask that they support and spectate from our outdoor patio and observation area.
What we are doing…
• Physical Distancing and Face Covering Use:
1. Facility layouts have been changed to promote greater social/physical distancing measures.
2. While indoors, and where social distancing is not feasible (i.e. In the aircraft, on the skydive, etc.), staff and customers will be required to wear face coverings.
• Cleaning and Protective Measures:
1. Handwashing stations and hand sanitizer dispensers have been strategically placed throughout our facilities for customer and staff use.
2. Skydiving gear and equipment are receiving additional cleanings between use.
3. Jumpsuits will not be used as an additional protective measure.
4. Additional cleaning of high-touch surfaces in the aircraft, office, and restrooms will be performed on a regular basis.
• Illness:
Staff members are being directed to utilize their sick-leave benefits and not to report to work if they experience ANY flu-like symptoms.
Best wishes, stay healthy, and Blue Skies!
June 17, 2020
FREEDOM!
Skydiving will resume on Saturday, June 27th, and we’re ready for you!
Additional Safety Measures: Although we are very excited to begin skydiving again, we recognize that great care is necessary, and we will be taking the following steps to promote the safety of our staff and visitors:
What we are asking of our guests…
• Illness:
Self-screen at home for any Covid-19 symptoms. If you are experiencing any symptoms, call and reschedule your skydive. During the current public health situation, we will waive the advance notice requirement for rescheduling, and your deposit will remain on your account for a future date.
• Additional Items to Bring: The following items will help keep you warm at higher altitudes, and will elevate health conditions for you and others:
1. Face covering: Please bring a secure face covering for your nose and mouth. While indoors, and where social distancing is not feasible (i.e. In the aircraft), staff and customers will be required to wear a face covering.
2. What to Wear: We recommend wearing dark-colored, athletic clothing, and to bring an extra layer for added warmth. Due to health department regulations, we will not be offering jumpsuits at this time. Jumpsuits are an optional piece of skydiving equipment, and jumping without one does NOT impact safety.
• Friends and Family:
To maximize physical/social distancing we request that only guests who are skydiving enter our building to complete the check-in and pre-jump process. Spectators are 100% welcomed but we ask that they support and spectate from our outdoor patio and observation area.
What we are doing…
• Physical Distancing and Face Covering Use:
1. Facility layouts have been changed to promote greater social/physical distancing measures.
2. While indoors, and where social distancing is not feasible (i.e. In the aircraft, on the skydive, etc.), staff and customers will be required to wear face coverings.
• Cleaning and Protective Measures:
1. Handwashing stations and hand sanitizer dispensers have been strategically placed throughout our facilities for customer and staff use.
2. Skydiving gear and equipment are receiving additional cleanings between use.
3. Jumpsuits will not be used as an additional protective measure.
4. Additional cleaning of high-touch surfaces in the aircraft, office, and restrooms will be performed on a regular basis.
• Illness:
Staff members are being directed to utilize their sick-leave benefits and not to report to work if they experience ANY flu-like symptoms.
We are monitoring the constant flow of information coming from the Governor’s office, the CDC, and Dept. of Health. All guests with reservations will receive an email 3 days in advance of their reservation with the most up to date information.
We are currently taking reservations, and looking forward to getting our skydiving season off the ground with you! If you have an existing reservation and would like to move to an earlier date, call us at 360-568-7703! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Best wishes, stay healthy, and Blue Skies!
June 5, 2020
One step closer! On June 5th, Snohomish County was approved to move to Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Plan. We have been busy making preparations aimed at keeping our guests and staff safe, and will be ready to fly as soon as Snohomish County enters Phase 3, which we are anticipating near the end of June or first of July. We are taking reservations now for tandem skydiving starting July 1st or later. We look forward to “jump-starting” the season at that time!
Best wishes, stay healthy, and Blue Skies!
May 2, 2020
On May 1st, Governor Inslee announced his “Washington’s Phased Approach” to reopening businesses. Skydive Snohomish appears to be in “Phase 3” of the plan, allowing for a reopening date of approximately early July. Although we are disappointed about this timeline, we are encouraged by the significant progress that has been made in reducing the Covid-19 cases and that steps are now being made to reopening businesses. We are closely monitoring the implementation of this Phased Approach and recommend those interested in skydiving make a reservation for early July. Due to our 3.5 month closure, the July schedule will likely fill up early so we recommend reservations be made as early as possible.
For the hundreds of guests with reservations between May 1st and June 30th, we will be contacting you within the next few days to assist in finding your next best reservation date.
In these uncertain times we are very grateful that skydiving can provide so many with an encouraging “light at the end of the tunnel”. We can’t wait to be able to celebrate freedom again and take to the skies with you all as soon as possible!
Thank you for your business… stay healthy, and Blue Skies!
April 23, 2020
On April 21, Governor Inslee presented an outline for a safe return to public life in Washington. He stated, “We also hope we can begin to let people take part in more outdoor recreation that is so much part of our identity as well as our physical and mental health.” While he did not state exactly when these measures would take effect, we are planning to start skydiving again on May 6th.
We are excited to begin skydiving once again, however, we recognize that great care is necessary, and we need to remain committed to the protection of our customers and staff. As such, we will be taking the following steps to promote public health safety:
What we are doing…
Physical Distancing and Face Covering Use:
- Facility layouts have been changed to promote greater social/physical distancing measures.
- Where social distancing is not feasible (i.e. In the aircraft, on the skydive, etc.), staff and customers will be required to wear a face covering. We request that skydivers bring a personal mask or face covering, but will provide them as necessary to ensure this requirement is met.
Cleaning:
- Handwashing stations and hand sanitizer dispensers have been strategically placed throughout our facilities for customer and staff use.
- Skydiving gear and equipment (goggles, jumpsuits, etc.) are receiving additional cleanings between use.
- Additional cleaning of high-touch surfaces in the aircraft, office, and restrooms are performed between each class.
Illness:
- Staff members are being directed to utilize their sick-leave benefits and not to report to work if they experience ANY flu-like symptoms.
What we are asking of our guests…
Illness:
- If you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, please call and reschedule your skydive. During the current public health situation, we will waive the advance notice requirement for rescheduling, and your deposit will remain on your account for a future date.
Additional Items to Bring: The following items will help keep you warm at higher altitudes, and will elevate health conditions for you and others:
- Secure face mask covering the nose and mouth
- Loose-fitting sweatshirt
- Neck warmer or short scarf
- Lightweight gloves
Friends and Family:
- To maximize physical/social distancing we request that only tandem students enter our building to complete the check-in and pre-jump process. Friends and family are 100% welcomed but we ask that they support and spectate from our outdoor patio and observation area.
April 3, 2020
Governor Inslee extended the Stay Home, Stay Healthy initiative through May 4th, and Skydive Snohomish supports the continuing effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus here in Washington State. Therefore, our skydiving operations remain suspended until Wednesday, May 6th. Phone, web, and email correspondence will continue daily from 9am to 5pm to accommodate the reservations and inquiries being made for the upcoming season.
March 24, 2020
In continuing the effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus here in Washington State, Skydive Snohomish will extend our temporary suspension of operations through April 9th. We will answer calls remotely, and respond to emails and voice messages within 24 hours.
In the meantime, please use our Facebook page and YouTube channel for countless reminders of the blue skies and adventure awaiting us all on the other side of this difficult moment in time.
March 18, 2020
In cooperation with the effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus here in Washington State, Skydive Snohomish will temporarily suspend skydive operations through April 2nd. Phone, web, and email correspondence will continue daily from 9am to 6pm to accommodate the reservations and inquiries being made for the upcoming season.
We are very disappointed at not being able to share our passion with you but feel the importance to support this effort and will be more than ready to take to the skies as soon as possible on April 3rd!
March 12, 2020
In light of the recent coronavirus concerns, we have applied Public Health Officials recommendations for businesses throughout our operation to minimize any impact to our customers or staff. Your safety is our #1 priority in all aspects of your visit, and we will continue to monitor and implement public health safety guidance as provided.
What We Are Doing…
- In addition to hand washing stations, hand sanitizer dispensers have been strategically placed throughout our facilities for staff and customer use.
- Skydiving gear and equipment (goggles, jumpsuits, etc.) are receiving additional cleanings between use.
- Additional cleaning of high-touch surfaces in the office and restrooms is being performed between each class.
- Staff members are being directed to utilize their sick-leave benefits and not to report to work if they experience ANY flu-like symptoms.
What We Need You To Do…
- In the case of illness: If you are experiencing illness of any kind, please call and reschedule your skydive. During the current public health situation, we will waive the advance notice requirement for rescheduling, and your deposit will remain on your account for a future date.
- Additional items to bring: Please bring a loose fitting sweatshirt, neck warmer or short scarf and warm gloves. This additional clothing will help keep you warmer in the colder temperatures, and support an elevated level of hygiene for everyone.
General Precautions from Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
For your protection and safety, please continue to follow everyday best practices to help prevent and slow the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay at home when you are sick.
- Cover your sneeze with a tissue and then throw tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
We support all efforts in promoting public health and safety, and encourage all to do the same to help protect themselves, family, friends and community members. Please call or reply if you have any questions.
