Quake120

Hi all! Been reading the forums for a little while and decided that I'd join. Just a week or two ago, me, my brother, and some friends all decided we'd like to skydive. We're going in the early summer to Skydive Utah. I'm stoked, but slightly nervous (mostly about that door opening and staring at a desert floor 14,000 feet below, haha.). Just have some questions for all of you experienced divers:(a lot of these assume I am going to love it and continue in the sport, which I'm sure I will) What is the average temperature at jump altitude? Did you ever feel like backing out and not jumping on your first time? How much does a good rig cost? Is packing hard? Do you really notice the acceleration immediately after jumping from the plane before you hit terminal velocity? Anything you'd suggest? Maybe to quell any nervousness I'll have when flying to altitude or during jump etc? I've heard that you really aren't supposed to look down at the ground. Anybody know why that is? I'm excited... I can't wait to join your ranks and experience this!