A Lifetime of Skydiving - Chris, JRuss & Melissa Nelson
Update: 2025-04-15
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Chris and JRuss welcome Melissa Nelson, a third-generation skydiver with over 12,000 jumps. Melissa shares her journey in skydiving, her experiences as an instructor, and her dual career as a yoga instructor and author. She discusses the impact of her family legacy, her writing process, and her accomplishments in the sport. Melissa shares her groundbreaking journey as the first female meet director for a World Meet and her experiences in redefining the role to focus on competitors. She discusses the challenges of balancing safety and competitor needs, the evolution of the USPA board, and the importance of community representation.
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