Getting The Best Hot Air Balloon Colorado Experience

By Gregory Meyer


Colorado is made of very scenic landscape. This landscape can best be appreciated from a high point of view and to achieve this one has to get the best hot air balloon Colorado for a memorable experience.

Colorado is a very scenic place making it popular for ballooning rides. The lofty Colorado Rocky Mountains, valleys, rivers, evasive grasslands, dips and splashes in rivers, picking of souvenir leaves from trees and native wildlife are some of the thing one can appreciate from a high point or low level ride. Hot air balloon festivals in Colorado provide a great experience for ballooning. Balloons are inflated and fastened close to the ground while some are let up for rides.

Most flights in Colorado take about one to four hours. The ballooning takes place in the morning hours because winds are more stable then. There are a number of launch sites for rides in Colorado. They include the Front Range cities such as Denver, Boulder, Longmont and mountains towns such as Aspen, Ouray and Estes Park among others.

Companies strive to make the ride a personal and unique experience. To achieve this they give special treats such as the traditional champagne toast, a continental breakfast inside the basket, gift certificate and personal framed photos. Unique to Colorado, is that ballooning is possible during winter. This is due to weather effect where by temperatures are high above the ground but cold on the grounds.

All rides start by the pilot and crew pumping air into the balloon until it is inflated. Passengers can help in this process if they want to. Next the passengers get in as the air is heated by the pilot and then the ride starts by a smooth take off and a slow drift through the morning breeze. The morning light creates an even more peaceful environment. The pilot guides the balloon through different altitudes and searches for a good landing site. There should be a follow up vehicle waiting at the landing site for them to carry the Passenger back to their first destination and pack the equipment up.

There are many companies in Colorado that claim to offer ballooning flights. It is up to a person to find a reliable company for safety and good experience. Begin your search by asking for recommendations from trusted people around you. A thorough internet search is also helpful.

After choosing a company, be sure to ask them several important questions. Ask about their working experience. The company should provide you with a real physical address and should not insist on sending your certificate via mail. If you cannot go to the address, verify it using Google locations. Inquire about the name and experience of the pilots of the company. Ensure the pilots are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. A pilot with more hours of flight is highly experienced and the best.

The company should have a verifiable insurance cover and have no record of accidents with FAA and National Transport Safety Board. The crew is usually well trained and courteous. They should have good accreditation from Better Business Bureau and other local organizations.




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