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Thermal Sky Sports

18234 Whitebark Ct, Reno, NV 89508
775-391-5133
Ranked #11 of 51 attractions in Reno
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes
Owner description: Come Tandem Hang gliding at the world famous Slide Mt or take a first time lesson. Just 20 from Reno&Tahoe Thermal Sky Sports is Reno/Tahoe's only...... more » Owner description: Come Tandem Hang gliding at the world famous Slide Mt or take a first time lesson. Just 20 from Reno&Tahoe Thermal Sky Sports is Reno/Tahoe's only full time hang gliding center! One of our instructors will take you tandem starting at $220 or a first time lesson $140! Come fly with us today! « less
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Acampo, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

love the river walk. Much to see. Great places to eat in and around the walk. Pretty good people watching as well. More

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Sacramento, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011
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Whether this is on your bucket list or not, it is a must do for the adventurist. While it may feel overwhelming and/or too scary (hense the appeal), Alex is someone who instills a calming confidence to the intrapersonal storm of fear and excitement that challenges our passion to experience new things. I felt completely safe with Alex. I brought... More

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Reno
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011

I had such a great time hang gliding! Alex was very helpful, professional, friendly and made the experience really fun. It starts out exciting right away when you run with Alex off the hill. Seems scary, but it is actually really easy. It is way better if you do run, and it doesn't even seem like anything being in the... More

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Grover Beach, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011

I decided to try out the tandem hang gliding on a whim, couldn't have been happier I did. Hang gliding itself is an absolutely incredible experience and you have to at least try it once. Alex and his crew are awesome, relaxed, fun and they know what they are doing! One of the best things I have done in my... More

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Roseville, California
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2011

Had a great flight with Alex today. Excellent views, instruction, and set up. MIssed the lessons, but I'll be back to get them later this summer. Alex and Jeff were friendly, accomodating, easy to talk with, and the flight was amazing! Beautiful morning, mountains in the background, and soaring like a bird. What a memory. Thanks. Scott More

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NJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011
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My teenage son and I went to Reno for the Summer Nationals Fencing Championships and while there were looking for some exciting things to do. We could not have done any better than with Alex and Jeff and Thermal Sky Sports. I called one day, and had an appointment for the next morning. Weather and wind cooperated beautifully and the... More

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MS
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2011

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting things I've ever done, and I consider myself pretty adventurous! My boyfriend and I had been wanting to hang glide for a couple years now and the perfect opportunity presented itself via a Groupon deal, so we each booked the Tandem Hang-Gliding Flight with Picture Package and one Introductory Lesson. The one thing I... More

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San Antonio, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2011

"Stepping off of Slide Mountain"-with Alex on his hang glider, was an experience that my wife says she will never forget. Alex and Jeff met us up on Slide mountain at 8 AM one day last week. We had to wait for a while for the clouds to clear, but before long, my wife was "stepping out with Alex", right... More

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Sparks, Nevada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My girlfriend bought her and I solo lessons for hang gliding for my birthday. She spent over $300 on lessons that promised: Ground Towing – multiple low and slow flights it makes learning how to fly the glider easy, as you progress the pilot starts getting towed higher and higher! Training hill lessons – After learning how to fly the... More

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South Lake Tahoe, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2011

Wow! After my amazing experience with Thermal Sky Sports, that is all that I can say. If you a thinking about reno hang gliding or going even tahoe hang gliding, this is the service for you! I love showing my friends the HD video of my tahoe tandem hang gliding flight with thermal Sky Sports! More

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