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Skydiving Near Lake George

Skydive Saratoga
Gansevoort, NY
Skydive Saratoga caters to first-timers and provides a scenic plane ride and jump in the Lake George/Saratoga area.... [+More]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skydiving Near Lake George

No prior experience is needed for a tandem skydive, since you jump attached to a certified instructor who handles the technical aspects of the dive, including deploying the parachute.

The primary skydiving location in the area is about 25 minutes from Lake George.

Yes, it is. Wind, low cloud cover, and storms can delay or reschedule a jump.

You need to be at least 18 years old and under 220 pounds, and be heigh/weight proportionate. So a 220-pound person needs to be 6 feet or taller.

It should be about three hours, including check in and prep, the flight, and the jump. The jump itself is about 30 seconds of freefall followed by 5 to 6 minutes of a parachute ride down.