Safer at home this week became “safer at home and in the vast, great outdoors” when COVID-19 restrictions were loosened by Gov. Jared Polis.
The newest step in reopening businesses gave Longmont’s Mile-Hi Skydiving Center the opportunity to once again spread its wings.
The business submitted a limited reopening plan to Boulder County Public Health, BCPH, and will resume activities on a limited basis, beginning June 6. Jumpers will be limited to experienced persons only and no tandem jumps will be permitted at this time. Additionally, facial coverings are expected to be worn during all interactions between customers and staff and the standard rules for social distancing apply. Other conditions may be in place, so jumpers should consult Mile-Hi Skydiving Center for a full list of restrictions and requirements.
After receiving approval from BCPH, the skydiving company requested a drop zone permit for Fridays through Mondays. The permit was granted by the city of Longmont with language that “Mile-Hi may operate in accordance with applicable state and local public health orders,” Sandi Seader, assistant city manager, said in an email.
“The city will continue to work closely with (the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) and BCPH to monitor Mile-Hi’s operations, and ensure Mile-Hi’s compliance with the public health requirements established by those two agencies,” Seader said.
