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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.

When you inquire you will find that there are very few restrictions placed on clients who wish to experience hot air ballooning. Obviously, you must be able to get into the basket unaided and you will not be admitted to the basket if you are pregnant. There are also age requirements that ban children under five and seniors over eighty. Other health issues include difficulty breathing at higher altitudes and anyone who requires supplemental oxygen.

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.

You will be aloft for up to an hour when you take off. There is rarely any sign of motion sickness and any fear of heights appears to be alleviated by being in a basket. You may be allowed to watch while they inflate the balloons if you arrive earlier than scheduled. You should land approximately ten miles from the spot you took off from. Wind speed can cause a variance in distance.

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.

The passenger baskets come in a variety of sizes and the larger ones can hold up to twelve passengers. There are smaller baskets that are designed for smaller groups of two to four. The larger baskets feature compartments that allow the guests a small amount of individual privacy during the flight. The baskets generally make two flights a day and the day is complete no later than noon.

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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