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Choosing A Balloon Ride Colorado

By Sally Delacruz


There are many land marks and national monuments and parks to be seen and explored when traveling in the North Western states in America. This area contains a number of locations that hold special sites and activities available for the public to enjoy. A very popular and widely available activity is 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 an activity for everyone in your family to enjoy. There are very few things that will keep you from being allowed in a basket. The first rule is that you must be able to get into the baskets of balloons. Next you cannot be pregnant or suffer from breathing issues at high altitudes or require supplemental oxygen. The only other restriction is age. You must be older than five and younger than eighty.

All pilots who fly the balloons have years of experience flying and training others. The entire business is regulated by the FAA and the balloons and baskets as well as the mechanics of the ride are inspected regularly. Safety is one of the highest priorities for the owners of rides.

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.

As an added treat many companies will offer a toast at the end of the ride. They also supply breakfast in many cases and one supplies a commemorative bottle of champagne for their clients. The meals are normally only for the clients who participated in a ride but other family members can attend for a small fee.

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.

For an experience you will remember for years taking flight in hot air balloons may be just what you are looking for. When you are aloft you cannot feel the wind because you are part of it and because you are part of the wind you may not be able to tell if you are moving. You will enjoy the tranquil silence of being over five hundred feet above the ground while viewing the wonders of open range while recording everything you see with your camera.




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