What Is Skydive Snohomish?

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Skydive Snohomish is a skydiving center in Washington State, located about 20 miles from Seattle, that has been operating over the Snohomish River Valley since 2000. It offers tandem jumps for first-timers, a learn-to-skydive path, and services for experienced skydivers, and it describes itself as "Seattle's Premier Skydiving Center." If you're looking for a place to make a first jump near Seattle, or you're an experienced jumper seeking a drop zone in the region, this is the operator the page is describing.

Where it is and who it serves

The center sits roughly 20 miles from Seattle, with the site listing nearby distances that make the location practical for much of the Puget Sound region:

City Distance
Everett 9 miles
Marysville 15 miles
Redmond 18 miles
Seattle 20 miles
Bellevue 24 miles
Kent 40 miles
Tacoma 58 miles
Bellingham 69 miles
Olympia 86 miles

The page frames the location as convenient and the setting as scenic, citing views over the Snohomish River Valley.

What it offers

The site organizes its services around three main audiences:

  • First skydive (tandem) — the entry point for people with no prior experience, jumping with an instructor.
  • Learn to skydive — a progression path for those who want to move beyond a single tandem jump.
  • Experienced skydivers — services for licensed jumpers, alongside aircraft lease and private events.

It also lists facilities, services and amenities, photos and video, gift cards, and charitable donations among its offerings.

The team and experience behind it

The page emphasizes staff experience as a differentiator. It states the team has:

  • 100+ years in skydiving
  • 31,250+ hours in the sky
  • 75,000+ combined skydives

One team member highlighted is Bill Kelly, described as an S&TA (Safety and Training Advisor), USPA Coach, PRO-rated demo jumper, and tandem instructor, with a first jump in 1995. The site says the team handles nearly 20,000 tandem students and experienced skydivers each year.

What to expect as a first-timer

The site points first-time jumpers toward a "What to Expect" section, tandem class status, and FAQs. One instructor's advice quoted on the page for nervous first-timers: "Breathe in and breathe out. Try to take it all in but know you will miss something." A customer review from Leo Cohen describes the facilities as "top of the line," the training as great, and the instructors as "awesome."

Practical next steps

If you're deciding whether to jump here, the page directs you to check tandem class status, review prices and discounts, and read the FAQs before booking. Booking is handled through a "Book Now" option on the site, and the center can be reached at 360.568.7703. For current rates, availability, and any requirements, check the site's prices and class status pages directly, since those details aren't specified in the material summarized here.