I had such a great experience training with Jonathan and Hal. They are both so extremely professional and knowledgeable. Safety is their number one priority, but make every training session fun and engaging. Looking forward to making it back out there to fly soon.

We loved our tandem flight with Johnny and Hal, unfortunately the wind would not completely cooperate and I was only able to get a small flight very low, but they were very understanding and gave me a full refund. Sometimes that just happens and can’t control nature and they are really kind about it! Definitely recommend

Jonathan and Hal are awesome. I recently did my training with them and they have been fantastic to learn with and to fly with. They are always willing to give advice and tips and their way of teaching just works. I would highly recommend you take lessons from Utah Paragliding!

So, we took a beginners class today. Weve never flown. We are both in our 50s and were a bit jittery about trying it. The communication and training our two instructors gave was excellent and they were really nice. We flew many times on the training hill. Utah Paragliding is excellent - especially for newbies.

The owner of this company is amazing! I last minute decided I wanted to get my husband a gift certificate to go paragliding for Christmas, and he drove out to my house to hand deliver it in time for Christmas today! thank you so much!

A lot of fun and they are willing to put up with my constant question. They dont favor one brand over another just use what they think is the best at the time.

Jonathan, Hal, and the crew at Utah Paragliding are outstanding! I had a great experience with them and would highly recommend them to a friend. They game me excellent coaching and really helped my development as a new paragliding pilot. Outstanding professionalism and communication with a strong safety orientation.

I generally do not write a review unless i am not satisfied, All i can say is Jonathan is an amazing guy with lots of patience. If you have ever had the itch to fly and do it safely this is the place to do it, thank you Jonathon .

Johnathan is a great teacher! I didnt realize I was going to learn and do so much in so little time.

Jonathan and Hal are fantastic instructors! I Started the P2 program with Utah Paragliding, and was extremely thankful for their knowledge and interest in watching their students succeed. They go above and beyond to match your course progress with your skill level and abilities, so you get the absolute most out of your training. Even after receiving the P2 Certification, I will keep be going back to Utah Paragliding to further progress in my paragliding abilities! 100% would recommend!

Its always a fun experience

We had an amazing time. Johnathan was so accommodating. We will definitely go again.

I cant wait to take my first lesson on January 2nd 2021!! I spoke with Jonathan on the phone and he treated me like royalty, giving me time and answering questions during his off hours. I can’t wait to soar like an eagle 🦅Follow up addendum of my experiences with Utah Paragliding School. My 1st lesson was the beginning of January and it was absolutely mind blowing! (In an amazing way.) Hal, again treated me like royalty and really showed me the ropes (no pun intended😂). I actually flew 8 mini flights lasting 20 to 120 seconds.First lessons are generally so packed with information that your mind feels too blown to recollect much detail; but I tell you my 2nd lesson, which was yesterday February 5th, I couldnt believe how much I recalled! Hals patience and excellent teaching skills really came through.This time I was instructed by all 3 instructors at various times including, Jonathan, Hal and Dom. I love Doms comparison of the control/brake lines to a telegraph wire, With a gentle enough hand, you can feel the communication from the wing through the line, giving you real time feedback. Each of the instructors are amazing👳‍♂️🧙👨‍🎓 and bring their own experience and perspective to the lessons.In my 8th flight of the day, I flew for more than 30 minutes continuously at a height of greater than 500 feet; this because of Hals constant radio communication through my shoulder walkie and the perfect wind and thermal conditions. Thank you Utah Paragliding🙏. I will be certified in 8 more wonderful lessons!!

Utah Paragliding is the best! My family was traveling in the Salt Lake City area for vacation. My husband and I had paraglided previously in the Swiss Alps. Now my adult children wanted to experience tandem paragliding for their first time. The problem was my daughter is partially disabled, so I didnt know if she would be able to do it. A month in advance of our vacation, I contacted a different paragliding company (not Utah Paragliding) to inquire if tandem paragliding was even an option for her. I attempted every means of communication with them countless times, but they never even had the courtesy to reply. So I assumed it was a lost cause.Fast forward to vacation. At the last minute, I took a chance and tried a different paragliding company, Utah Paragliding. Wow, I am so glad I did! The owner, Johnathan Jefferies, couldnt have been nicer in trying to accommodate my request. We only had one day left, and he tried his best to make it happen for my kids. Unfortunately, the wind conditions didnt cooperate which was beyond his control. But we were happy to meet Johnathan and appreciate the level of professionalism he provides to his customers. If we are ever back in the area, we will fly with Utah Paragliding.

John, Hal, and the whole staff are supremely friendly and great people. They instruct very with great information and really help you reach your goals in a timely manner. Would recommend them to anyone.

Great customer experience! Weather didnt want to cooperate, but Jonathan warned us with enough time for us to adjust our plans. Definitely going to try again through Utah Paragliding!

This was the most amazing experience! I took 5 friends and went up, this company was professional and explained everything in a fun way. They were pleasant and were able to get some more tandems for us all to go in a timely manner. The guys were funny and entertaining and we had a great time flying! I also learned a lot about the air and the wind currents! Fascinating! I would recommend Jonathon, dom, and Blake and the others anyday! Thank you!

Didnt go here... phone told me to rate this soooo... looks fun

Hands down the best flying and training experience.I have to say that both Jonathan and Hal went above and beyond to deliver the best flying experience to me starting from picking me up at 2.00 am at the airport till the last day of training. Both Jonathan and Hal focuses on the fundamentals- taking off, landing, kiting/ kite handling and huge emphasis on safety. Unlike the other schools who keep trying to sell you the gear, these guys focus on actual training which was a pleasant relief to me. Within two days of working with Hal I got so much better at kiting that I was able to keep my kite stable for almost 10- 15 mins at any given time.Jonathan made sure that I was not only getting the flying experience from the South Side and North Side but also from other flying sites. We made a trip to West Mountain, the V and even practiced the Tow method. Oh and I forgot to mention that Jonathan never missed a training day even though his wife was due anytime during that week. Incredible work ethic I have to say!! Overall in 9 days I flew from 5 different flights, benched up on north side (2+ hr flight), completed about 45 flights in total and got my P-2 certification.I would highly highly recommend that you take lessons with Jonathan and Hal as they will make sure not only you learn the ropes but also learn to enjoy the sport responsibly. I thoroughly enjoyed my training and flying with Utah Paragliding and cant wait to visit these guys again for some more flying action.Huge Thank You to both Jonathan and Hal!

Jonathan and Hal with Utah Paragliding helped me fulfill a life long dream of flying. I finally got the courage and gumption to go for it. After talking with some local flying friends and reading many reviews, I enrolled with Utah Paragliding. I was not disappointed! Both these gentlemen have a wonderful teaching style and instill confidence in their students. They also put safety as the highest priority. What really sets them apart are the field trips they take students on. On my 4th lesson I was soaring 1,700 feet above the Randolf valley floor for almost 2 hours! It was amazing. We also took a trip to Strawberry which is an awesome flying site. If you are trying to decide if to do it and who to learn from, look no further. DO IT with Jonathan! :)

Johnathan and his team are excellent instructors, and life long mentors! This company will provide the most care and keep you under their wing as you fly with them, or train for certification. I purchased my gear through Johnathan and he helped me find the most reasonable pricing around. Would recommend

We had a blast! I took my kids ages 17 and 15 and they loved it. The instructors were so nice and we felt completely safe the entire time. I would love to do it again. It really made me want to take lessons and get my own wings!

I took a group of 4 of us out for Labor Day weekend. Our youngest in our group is 15. We had no problems. Instruction was professional and friendly. They were very patient with all our questions. We had a wonderful time on our first lesson we hope to be able to do more as soon as our schedules permit. We highly recommend Utah Paragliding. A great experience!!!

My wife and took an introductory class today. I had flown before about 10 years ago but she hadnt. We are both in our late forties and she was a little apprehensive about trying it. The service and training that our two instructors, Hal and Jonathan, provided was exceptional and they were super nice. We both flew multiple times on the training hill with gentle flights lasting up to several minutes. I would highly recommended Utah Paragliding to anyone interested in getting into this as a hobby. Great fun for the investment.

I was so fortunate to find Jonathan at Utah Paragliding for my instructor. He is the best! He is the most patient and knowledgeable man I know. Utah Paragliding has a low student to teacher ratio so you are able to get lots of one on one time. I can honestly say that, if it were not for Jonathan I would not be flying today. I love flying so much, I moved to the point of the mountain so I could be close to the hill. Thank you Jonathan! If you are looking for a great instructor Jonathan is the man.

Jonathan and Hal at Utah Paragliding are great instructors, very experienced pilots, and just all around nice people. Taking lessons from them was an awesome experience and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to try flying. Pricing is reasonable and they put in the extra time and effort with every student to make flying the amazing and safe experience that it should be!!

Utah Paragliding is simply the best paragliding school in Utah, and definitely one of the top schools in the world in my opinion and many others. The beautiful mountains that are your training grounds offer a picturesque background to complement the world-class instruction that you get from Jonathan and Hal. They are the only school I would recommend for women or people traveling from out of town. You learn immediately how much they care about their students and want help you to progress as quickly as YOU are both ready and able. Jonathan and Hal instill a strong sense of conservatism (this is good) and patience in all their students when teaching best practices, and as a result their students literally come from all over the world to learn at Utah Paragliding. From a cost perspective you cannot beat the value you get here! You are not set on a schedule of two weeks and you are done, unlike other schools. Here you learn at your own pace with Jonathan and he considers you his student for life! When I was ready for my P-3, Jonathan signed me off at no extra cost. Jonathan and Hal are always willing to answer questions and offer insight after you have graduated. Their knowledge and experience is indispensable, additionally anywhere you travel to fly they almost always have a former student that is able to be your local guide. The Utah Paragliding Family is a global one and I am grateful to be apart of it. Thanks Jonathan and Hal for many fun adventures and many more to come!

First of all, you will absolutely love paragliding. Second, I guarantee you will love it even more if you go to Jonathan at Utah Paragliding. He is the most passionate, dedicated, patient and fun instructor out on the hill. He always teaches on the latest gear, and in the safest way possible while still allowing you to move as fast as your ability and desire will take you. Plus, he is out there every morning and evening as long as the weather holds up so you can really move at your own pace. Not being tossed around between instructors like at the bigger schools gives you a HUGE advantage as it saves you frustration, time, and money. When the inevitable day comes to buy gear, he is definitely the guy to find you the best gear for the best deal. Everyone loves Jonathan. You will too!

I recently got my P2 from Utah Paragliding and cant say enough about how great the instruction was. They focused on truly teaching me how to fly rather than just treating it as checking off the boxes for the required skills. Patient, knowledgeable and they have the ability to cater to a variety of skill levels and learning styles. I will definitely be back for more flying and continuing education. Learn to fly with these guys and youll be psyched with the results!!!

Hal was amazing. Very encouraging and helpful. While walking up the training hill I was watching and listening to the other instructors and they were not as attentive. I would recommend this place to anyone. When I decide to get my p1 I will be going back to them

My husband and I started taking paragliding lessons 4 years ago. We started on a whim, needing something more exciting to do for our anniversary. Being afraid of heights my entire life, I didnt expect to fully engage the sport, that was until our first lesson with Hal. You start off at the bottom of the hill, learning about the equipment, and running to get a feel for the glider when it comes up. Gradually you work up the hill, hiking a little higher each time until that blessed launch lifts you a few feet up in the air. Ill always remember Hal, double checking every bit of equipment as he looks me in the eye with a smile of excitement before that first flight and asks, are you ready? That excitement continues after several successful mini flights from the bottom, until you launch off the top of the south side, and on through spectacular field trips to new, much larger sites. The patience these two have with beginner pilots is remarkable. Always calm and never showing frustration, they really work with you and are truly excited when you succeed. I expressed my fear of heights multiple times to Jonathon, and felt he always spent a little extra time with me in the air on the radio, and on the ground. Ive never met a couple of guys as genuine as Jonathon and Hal. Its so important to choose someone you trust when learning to soar thousands of feet above ground and I felt completely confident and safe with them. Even after completing lessons, we still enjoy flying with these two. We were lucky enough to fly Randolph with them, my highest flight to date at 3,000 feet. Not too shabby for a girl afraid of heights. Thanks guys! Much love and deep respect, Julia

Utah paragliding provided some of the most helpful and useful instruction and assistance I have ever received from a paragliding school. I havent flown a lot in the past year and they helped me re learn some things I had forgotten and helped me to progress tremendously as a pilot in the short time I was there. Jonathan loves to see people fly and just have fun and will do anything he can to help you progress. All around a great experience with a grade A instructor and one of the best people I have ever met. So go get some air time at the point of the mountain with him!

Jonathan and Hal are amazing people and teachers. From their slick website, to the incredible first lesson, all the way through to a field trip to Randolph Utah, these guys deliver some awesome memories. My wife and I are probably over half way through our P-2, and have enjoyed every bit of the experience. It really sticks out in my mind the approach they have to both safety and fun! You will walk away from that first lesson not only having had a blast, but with just a taste of what is to come.

I could not have asked for more, learning to paraglide with Jonathan and Hal. They were very patient, easy to understand and made the whole experience fun! Amazing field trip! They make sure the whole experience is safe and fun. Im SO happy I chose Utah Paragliding on my trip to learn this amazing sport. I purchased a used wing and harness as well, and they gave me a very good price, finding just the right fit for my skills! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Jonathan and Hal are two of the best teachers Ive had in any discipline of learning. Not only are they patient and optimistic, these guys are funny, well versed in their craft and maintain a very productive atmosphere for learning. Mistakes were learning opportunities and successes were celebrated. Add that to the thrill of learning to fly. If youve ever had the dream to fly, paragliding is flight in its purest form, youre under your own wing, you launch and land on your own feet and theres no sounds of motors or hydraulics, just you. Paragliding is the way to fly and Utah Paragliding is the place to learn. Even after my lessons Im still in touch with my instructor and can still come to him for advice. Very personable, very flexible, very fun.

AMAZING. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Jonathan was super helpful especially with a complete newbie like me. I could tell he knew what he was talking about but was able to break down everything so I could understand it easily. He had me flying in less than an hour! I felt very comfortable and he made sure we were super safe while having an amazing experience.Can not wait to get back to Utah so I can go back and fly some more!This is a MUST DO if youre near the SLC area.

I had to opportunity to go paragliding for my first time the other day with these guys in Juneau, Alaska and it was amazing! An experience I will never forget. Great group of guys with lots of experience. I strongly recommend flying with them!

I recently completed my P-2 with Jonathan and Hal and couldnt be more pleased with their instruction and attitude toward flying. They operate a fantastic school and I would recommend them to anyone interested in learning. I came from out of town for a limited amount of time and they squeezed in as many lessons as possible in that time. We visited multiple sites around the area and experienced a nice variety of flying conditions, with nearly double the required number of flights, all in just over a week!

This is the best place to go from my experience and I would never go anywhere else. I watched other instructors and felt like I made the right choice in choosing Utah Paragliding. I dont ever write reviews but felt compelled to after my experience. I havent been able to fly lately because of knee surgery (completely unrelated, for those of you worried about safety) but now Im ready to go back to earn my rating and this is the best place to do it.

It was a pleasant experience to learn paragliding with the guys from Utah Paragliding. A group of five guys and I started taking our first lessons in early September. Our instructors, Johnathan and Hal, were always very nice and professional. They kept us safe and helped us progressively-learn by always remaining calm and encouraging us. If we didn’t do things right, they were correcting us in a positive, polite way in the air or on the ground. By the end of the course they had taught us the skills to enjoy the sport but also to seek a high level of awareness and safety. Johnathan and Hal not only love paragliding but they also love to teach it to others.Thomas Huber

One of the most exciting thing we have done.

Patient, thoughtful, and fun! Johnathon and Hal Were both uber patient through my five days of training that featured ridge soaring on the Point of the Mountain and was capped by a 1:45 minute flight above the beautiful Bear River in Randolph, UT. It was great to watch the two of them use their encyclopedic knowledge of all the local flying sights to evaluate flying conditions. This thoughtfulness ensured the we were flying only in safe conditions. And lastly, what a great time!

My brother and I went to Utah from the UK to learn Paraglide on a whim - Id never done it before and my brother had done one tandem flight. We were told Utah is the best place to learn so we bit the bullet and went out there, not sure what to expect.From the moment we arrived we couldnt have had a better experience - Jonathan was ridiculously friendly and welcoming, as were all the pilots and other students that used the same flight parks as us. Jonathan got us flying as soon as he could and we were up in the air morning and evening pretty much every day we were there (barring a two day stretch when the weather was inclement - but then we just visited South Utah which was awesome!).Jonathan and Hal are probably two of the best instructors of anything Ive ever been taught by - they are both relaxed and totally sympathetic to your flying ability and risk aversion/lack thereof. Theyll get you flying as soon as youre comfortable with it and push you on to new skills and abilities at a pace thats right for you. Their love for the sport comes across immediately, so its really easy to get into it as much as they are from day one.I honestly couldnt recommend learning with Jonathan enough - even coming from the UK it was cheaper to come out the US and learn there than to learn in Europe. The weather is mostly very reliable so you can fly very regularly, and, as Ive said, the instructors are second to none.And if youre unsure of whether or not Paragliding is for you - do it! As I said I wasnt sure what to expect, but its one of the most amazing things Ive ever done.

Spent a lot of time and research determining which paragliding company to use for my sons graduation present. So glad I chose Utah Paragliding. Professional and safe from start to finish. The wind was weird the day we went, and 90% of those going tandem couldnt make it up the ridge, but Jonathan (the owner and operator) figured it out and got my son up. In the end, they went higher than everyone else that day, and stayed up about 20 min longer than we paid for. Due to factors out of Jonathans control, taking my son up that day was about the most inconvenient thing he couldve done. But rather than cancel, he kept his commitment and took us without ever mentioning the hassle (we found out afterwards from others). He loves the sport and his passion comes through in his service to the extreme benefit of his customers. Youll be lucky if youre one of them. Thanks again, Jonathan. Hope to fly again next time were in Utah!

Best paragliding school in Utah. Jonny and Haul are awesome! I did my P1,P2 here. I flew with them 2 weeks and had the best time ever! What a live changing experience... PS. stay in the Wolf Den guesthouse if you take lessons! It is 1 min from the flightpark.

I contacted Jonathan at Utah Paragliding on referral from a paraglider friend for my P2 instruction and I am so glad that I did!Not only is he a genuinely great guy, Jonathan is an incredible teacher with passion and enthusiasm for paragliding and instruction. Both him and Hal went out of their way to provide the best experience and instruction, even if that meant meeting me at a moments notice because of an opportune weather window or putting time in to get me to a site where wind conditions were ideal. Hal even drove me to West Mountain just to see if conditions were right for a flight when conditions at the flight park werent ideal. The conditions were great and the flight turned out to be awesome!Utah Paragliding puts utmost emphasis on safety and doesnt push their students outside of their ability level. I always felt safe in the air because of Jonathans calm radio communication and expertise.I strongly recommend going to them for a positive paragliding experience or lessons. You will get a lot for your money!

I recently completely my P2 certification with Jonathan and Hal. The entire learning experience was fantastic - a safe comfortable progression from 10 second flights off the practice hill to hours-long soaring flights at more remote locations. I was directed to Utah Paragliding by no less than three friends who all had glowing things to say about Jonathan. While there are many great options for PG instruction in the area, the experience with Jonathan and Hal is something special. Their deep knowledge and experience base, enthusiasm for flying, and enthusiasm for teaching is top notch. I cant think of a better introduction to the sport. Safe flights!

I could not be happier with my decision to take lessons with Utah Paragliding. Jonathan and Hal are top notch instructors who love what they do, and their enthusiasm for the sport is contagious. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone, without reservation.

Jonathan, the owner, taught me to fly and certified me 3 years ago. Great instructor, patient, safe, super friendly. He has taken me to some really cool places other than just the Point of the Mountain. Whats more, UP wont just certify you and then leave you on your own, which is what Ive heard some companies do. Hell help you to continue your progression. Ive made friends with other students that have been certified through UP, and we fly regularly together around the wasatch and outside Utah. Would highly recommend.

Jonathan is a super instructor - calm and patient with great manner. He will always try to get you flying at different sites when others may give up. Cant recommend him enough

Paragliding with Jonathan at Utah Paragliding was easily the best holiday Ive ever had! Jonathan and Hal are phenomenal instructors - they really instill confidence that they know what theyre doing and that your safety comes first to them; something that is an absolute must for such a sport. Theyre also patient and brilliant at explaining exactly how the techniques should be performed and walking you through every step of the way to being a pilot. Whats more its very clear that theyre more interested in making sure that you have a good experience and become a competent pilot than they are just making money off you- theyre super friendly and make you feel really more that theyre your friends than just instructors. The atmosphere at point of the mountain is also awesome and by knowing Jonathan and Hal you get to meet a load of great guys who are also learning to fly and really become part of the paragliding community. Also when you think about it 80/100 dollars for a four hour lesson is an astonishingly good rate for private tuition when hes letting you use top of the line gear for free! At the end of the course I couldnt afford to buy a new paraglider so Jonathan worked with the budget I had and got me an amazing deal on some second hand equipment - I would never have felt comfortable buying equipment without guidance since I wouldnt know where to begin deciding on what wing is right for me but he helped me through every step of the way. Couldnt recommend Utah Paragliding more! 10/10

Yes its true, you can fly!! And Utah Paragliding is the best place to do it! I took lessons with Jonathan and Hal (two of the nicest guys out there) @ Utah Paragliding over the past 6 weeks and holly cannoli it was the most exciting/exhilarating and oddly relaxing activity Ive ever done. Jonathan and Hal are incredibly patient instructors who are very good at gauging your limits and ensuring you are making safe decisions during your first smooth turns. Point of the Mountain is special. No other way to put it. Its rare to find a location that has consistent flying every morning and every night. And the few days that the point was blown out, Jonathan and Hal took a couple other fortunate students and myself to remote sites that we had all to ourselves. Even after getting my P2, Jonathan and Hal were more than happy to give me a hand when I needed it and at the end of the 6 weeks I came away with 87 flights and a little over 20 hours of flying time! Basically what Im trying to say is flying is sweet, and Jonathan and Hal are the best guys out there to learn from! Thanks guys for one heck of a trip!

Can’t recomend these guys enough! Jonathan and Hal are fantastic. They are both very skilled pilots who teach their sport in a way that is easy to understand and incredibly fun. They are calm and direct and keep you feeling comfortable and confident in the air. Their instruction helped me progress wayyy faster than I thought possible. Beyond being great teachers Jonathan and Hal are great mentors as well. After finishing my P2 Jonathan helped me find deals on gear and steered me away from ones that wouldn’t have been good. He ended up selling me a lightly used demo wing that he could have sold on the market for almost double what I paid for it. These guys are honest and friendly. I wouldn’t recomend learning from anyone else.

Dear Hal and Jonathan, I just wanted to thank you both for being available and having such great energy, patience and positive involvement in my (all too brief, unfortunately) endeavor to get some cool soaring experience and valuable lessons at POTM this past week. I can honestly say I feel like I about doubled my performance knowledge, experience level and skill-set in just those 5 days. Was a pleasure hanging out on the ridge and interacting with both of you -- there are some instructors who sometimes seem to bring a short-tempered unfriendly energy out there, but you two were exactly the opposite -- a real pleasure to know and to fly with, and Hal was super comforting and encouraging on the radio for me to explore and have fun. I will definitely want to do my next lesson series with you guys, maybe P3 in upcoming months, and I plan to bring my wife down for some P2 ridge lessons in October. Cheers! TW

Talk about getting spoiled!I flew in from Canada to complete my P-3 and from very first day I knew I made the right choice. The vibes on the ground and in the air are just chilled.I got more than enough personal attention, in-flight instructions, and lots and lots of pointers on how to become a better pilot. I think the best thing this school will teach you is how to make those smart decisions; everything from choosing right equipment, conditions and how to handle bumpy situations.I also got to try brand new gear and got to join Jonathan and Hal on very nice road-trip.Thank you again!

I had a great time! As soon as Im able to move closer I will definitely be looking into lessons.

My husband and I are working towards our P-2s with Jonathan & Hal. From day one, they have been phenomenal instructors and exceeded every expectation! I have a fear of heights and an aversion to anything risky, but Jon & Hal inspire confidence, and I have always felt safe in their hands! They are true experts when it comes to equipment, conditions, safety, and techniques. We just recently finished our ninth lesson, which was a field trip to Randolph, UT. We spent a good hour and a half ridge soaring at over 2,000 and watching the sunset over the Bear River. I can honestly say it was the most fun I have ever had in my life, and it makes me wonder how few humans get the opportunity to see our gorgeous world from the perspective of a paraglider! This is probably the best hobby and investment you could ever make! My thanks to Jon & Hal - you guys are THE best!

I had the pleasure of learning to paraglide with Utah Paragliding per high recommendation from local paragliders. I would highly recommend anyone learning to paraglide to learn with Jonathan and Hal. I felt extremely comfortable learning with such experienced fliers and experienced teachers. Never do you see Utah Paragliding students struggling with these instructors. Most importantly when I finished I felt very comfortable in my launching and landing abilities. Learning from Jonathan and Hal is truly a blessing and I felt so privileged to learn under some of the most experienced, calm, trustworthy pilots. Jonathan and Hal are extremely fair priced to learn with but more importantly they are the best instructors to learn with.

Learning paragliding from Jonathan and Hal was truly a life gift! We had been recommended to take lessons with Jonathan from several people and we were not disappointed from the stellar reviews we had heard from others. While people with other instructors struggled to take flight, Jonathan has the teaching experience and calm collected instructions to get you in the air. We took 2 separate trips to complete our p2 novice paraglider rating, which means you are certified to fly without an instructor at easier sites. In our first 4 days with marginal conditions we were able fly every day and complete 90% of our p2 rating. When we returned for our second trip with stellar flying conditions, we ended up halfway to our next p3 rating. A rating is only a piece of paper and beyond the certification we felt confident to take on flying on our own and learned skills well beyond the scope of the p2 requirements (like thermal flying). Lessons are paid for per lesson with a cap, so if you go over the cap you are not charged additionally. Many others charge a lump sum for the p2 rating. Learning with Jonathan and Hal also makes you a student for life from two of the best instructors you will ever find. If you want to try paragliding out before learning, Id highly recommend taking a tandem with Jonathon, Hal, or anyone they recommend.The Point of the Mountain is one the best places to learn in the country and well worth the trip a better chance at more consistent flying conditions at a well developed site with many experienced pilots and fantastic club support. Youre close to a major airport and minutes from the interstate. There is also free camping and plenty of amenities close to the south side site. The south point is a morning site with good soaring conditions on a mellow shorter grassy slope. Its the best site to learn. The north side is an afternoon site that is much bigger (and more intimidating) than the south side, but still an excellent beginner site for learning. While paragliding is not inherently a physically demanding sport, it did help when conditions werent perfect to be in good physical shape to hike to the upper bench on the north side for soaring and getting as many flights as possible while learning on the south side.

I usually dont take the time to write a review but this time I just had to do it.Well, I just finished my paragliding traning and it was soooo much fun. Its probably one the best things I have done and Ive been on a lots of other adventures lately before this one. But this wouldnt have been possible without the help of Jonathan and Hal who are outstanding paraglider teachers, truly to notch and gifted at teaching and transmitting their knowledge. They are so passionate about what they do that it is actually hard to explain, you have to experience it. On top of that, they are always in a great mood and they are really positive about everything that happens... And believe me stuff happens whenyou learn to paraglide :)But you always feel safe and in great hands. This is because they have so much experience and have taught so many students over the years.I have seen teachers from other schools on the flying site that yelled at their students when they did something no so correct and I was thinking that I surely choose the right school. I dont know anyone that is learning better when being yelled at or stressed more! Certainly not me.Sometimes the weather is not cooperating and the wind is not going to be in the right direction for flying at the Point of Mountain, the main flying site, so other schools will just say sorry we cant fly today but not Jonathan and Hal. They are very proactive and they see these things coming and thats when they say its time for a field trip.Yeah!This is possible because they have so much experience with and knowledge about the weather and the local flying conditions in all the available sites that they will find another great place for everyone to fly at that day. By everyone I mean the current students of course but also the previous graduates that have come back to fly and they know that the UtahParagliding team will rock the day. So they come on these field trips too. These trips are so much fun. Besides the awesome flying that day, the best part of these trips is the next day when you talk to other paragliders and say: so did you fly yesterday? The answer is usually NO because the wind was crappy here.Hehe!Then you got to say: Well we flew and soared for 2h at this other mountain site yesterday and at the end of the day we glided 2000ft down into the valley. And then you just watch they jaw drop. Then you cant stop thinking Im hanging with right crowd :)Anyway, Im rambling but if you want to learn how to paraglide while having tons of fun, this is the school to choose.Ps. There is also no pressure what so ever to buy a new paraglider like with other schools. You do it if you want to do it not because you have to do it. In case you want to, you can get new gear of course but they are also great at finding very good used gear for your level if your budget is more tight.By the way, youre also learning on the latest gear available on the market and they are in fantastic condition. I found out that other schools would want you to buy your own gear fairly quickly no just to get use to it also because their teaching gears are pretty lived in and old, to say the least.At the end of the day, you get what you paid for but when it comes to pricing Jonatan is super fair and has great integrity. You can tell that he loves what hes doing, you can see the passion.Finally the student groups are kept small (I dont honestly know how they do it because they surely have a lot of demand!). So you always feel properly supervised or watched and helped. You always feel safe.Well, not only did have fun learning how to paraglide here but also made many new friends and Im certainly going back to Utah in the near future to fly with these guys...And you can too, just give Jonathan at Utahparagliding a call!