The Hot Air Balloon Ride Colorado

By Sally Delacruz


In the United States there are few areas that can compare with the North Western territory. There are canyons and national monuments to visit as well as enjoying some of the best skiing and hunting available in the West. If you are traveling in this area you will find that taking time to visit some of the tourist places is well worth the time spent driving there. One of the more exciting activities offered can be found by reserving a balloon ride Colorado.

Ballooning is a seasonal activity that can be accessed between the months of May and October. Rides are available seven days a week during these months and generally take place in the early mornings. They are restricted to mornings because of high winds that develop in the afternoons. Early starts offer a two or three hour window when the winds are below five miles an hour and the sky and weather is clear.

This is something that virtually anybody can participate in. There are few restrictions applied to customers prior to booking a flight. You must be capable of climbing into the basket beneath the balloons, you must be over five years and under eighty years old, you may not be pregnant and should not suffer from chronic breathing issues or be dependent upon oxygen tanks.

You can feel safe when you are aloft because the pilots are highly skilled and have licenses the same as those required of commercial pilots. The FAA controls the safety factors of this business and inspect the equipment and balloons regularly. Safety is a major component of this business.

The rides last between forty five minutes and an hour and the actual mileage covered varies from three to ten miles. Some companies encourage their clients to arrive early so they can observe the inflation of balloons. Many people remain on site afterwards to watch the deflation and stowing of all components of their ride.

Many reservations include a breakfast at the end of the flight. Champagne is served to the clients either with their breakfast or at the end of each flight before breakfast. Generally the meal is intended for clients only but non-fliers can be accommodated for an extra fee. You may be provided with souvenir glasses after the toast is made.

You will find several different sizes of basket used for hot air balloons. Some hold up to twelve people and are equipped with massive balloons while others can be as small four people. Most companies offer two flights a day to their clients weather providing. There are specialty flights for occasions such as weddings or birthdays. The larger baskets may contain dividers between groups as a means of providing privacy.

One of the best aspects of ballooning is the quiet beauty and tranquility that can be found during the flight. The panoramic views that are experienced encompass the natural scenery from a point of view that some say cannot be described. You will see wildlife as well as hills and valleys and you will be able to record everything by camera or video from an altitude of five hundred to three thousand feet above the landscape. It may turn out to be an experience you will not soon forget.




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