Project XRW: Phil Peggs
Jeff an JT take a dock on a beautiful day!
I have been skydiving for a while now. I have been to incredible places, I have been on incredible jumps. So its not very often that I can walk away from an event and truly say, “Wow!”
Its really hard to put into words just how special this weekend was for me. So many amazing things came together to produce this wonderful event. We had amazing jumpers, amazing scenery, and an amazing cause that could tie this event together and make it a success.
I’ll admit it, I still have heros in this sport. So imagine how special it is when I get to jump with two of them, all while doing something new and exciting for both disciplines. Its such a thrill to see Jonathan fly his small fast canopy. Its amazing to see how much range Jeff can have on his suit. Its amazing to see them both flying together, one in freefall and one under canopy.
In addition to the amazing jumpers, we also had amazing scenery. I have long read about Moab and its beautiful scenery, but I had never quite appreciated just what that could add to a skydive. I remember the 182 screaming down the Mineral Bottom Canyon, twisting and turning as we followed the river…It was incredible! I remember opening over Mineral Bottom, taking in the cliffs, and then following Jonathan down as we swooped one of the finger cliffs…amazing! Finally, I remember our last jump over Sorrel River Ranch, complete with cliffs and spires all lit up in the golden hour of sunset…breath taking! I had never considered coming to Skydive Moab before, but now I will never consider missing a Skydive Moab moment!
Lastly, we had an incredible event to which we wanted to support and raise awareness, Operation Freefall. Raise the Sky met SOAR and Operation Freefall, and an idea was born. Project XRW and Miss Nevada teamed up for a special weekend of jumping. We have some amazing video, some amazing photos, and an amazing story to tell. This all was thanks to many people. Special thanks to Skydive Moab, Sunpath, Tony Suits, Raise the Sky, and Operation Freefall. As always though, I want a very very special thank you to go out to our lead organizer, Taya Weiss. Taya dedicated (as she always does) countless hours of free work, all for good skydives and great causes. Thanks Taya!
