Four Generations of Women Skydivers in One Family
The story began in the 1970s in a bar in Pennsylvania when Larry Trach noticed Annie Kresge across the room at the Fox. Despite his nerves, Larry introduced himself, saying, “Hello. I am Larry, and I fly airplanes.” Annie replied, “Oh really? I jump out of them.”
“And that’s how this skydiving and flying family started,” said Rosalyn Pergande, Aspen local, pilot, and master-licensed skydiver.
The New Generation: Laila Pergande
Laila Pergande, Rosalyn’s daughter, recently graduated from Aspen High School and spends entire days skydiving from sunrise to sunset. “Freefall is like a state of zen for me,” she said while sitting on rocks near a cliff on a bright day near Moab, Utah. “It makes you feel like a kid again — the sky is your playground.”
At 17, Laila began training to earn her A-license from the United States Parachute Association, a nationally recognized organization accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration. She earned her license shortly after turning 18, in mid-September.
Growing up watching her mother skydive, Laila reflected on the opportunities it offered. “I think it was cool to think about the possibilities,” she shared. “For most people, skydiving is something you never really see or hear about. You’re not in that community already.”
Family Tradition and Passion
- The family’s passion for skydiving and flying spans four generations.
- Both Rosalyn and Laila have played significant roles in continuing this adventurous tradition.
- The sport inspires a unique sense of freedom and joy, described as a “state of zen” and a return to childhood wonder.
Author’s summary: A family tradition of women skydivers from Aspen began in the 1970s and continues vividly with Laila Pergande, who finds skydiving a freeing and transformative experience.
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