First Time Pointers Of Balloon Rides Colorado

By Mattie Knight


There is nothing quite memorable like an early morning hot air balloon ride. Looking towards the horizon, the sun is rising and displaying its bright orange rays. Looking down you see the majestic scenery below that will astound you. If you are planning to board a hot air balloon, prepare yourself psychologically and enjoy balloon rides Colorado. The experience is nice and one that will not be easily forgotten. The journey is smooth and gentle. It has no turbulence. Winter Park, CO, has some of the best scenery. Below are some hints on what to expect.

Cost varies depending on the type of ride you book. Private ones are more expensive. These will see you part with about seven fifty to eight hundred dollars. A public one costs between two hundred and three hundred dollars. Added costs include tipping the crew.

Hot air balloon rides are a no go during bad weather. Extreme windy conditions and rain will affect the scheduling of the flights. Due to this reason, planning and booking are subject to constant cancellations and postponements. Do not start complaining and posting negative reviews online due to an unavoidable situation. Instead, be grateful that your safety is valued more than money.

The basket size is usually small. There are two types of flights, private and public. Private ones are subject to which package is booked. Public ones usually hold ten to twelve passengers depending on weight. This is exclusive of the pilot. The flight may seem crowded. The basket offers only standing room. There is no sitting in the balloon. For this reason, wear a good pair of comfortable shoes.

Choose what you are going to wear carefully. The burners and flames, inflating the balloon, make the whole basket hot. Due to this, make sure to wear something light. You do not want to start undressing in front of kids or pass out from the heat. The ride should be an enjoyable one.

The actual launch from the ground is surprisingly calm, gentle and graceful. It normally feels like you are slowly floating off the ground as in an elevator. Passengers must be safely onboard before the launch is initiated. A pilot, mainly controls takeoff and the landing, is in charge of the flight. The balloon is dependent on the wind direction. You can walk comfortably inside. Make sure your cameras and phones are strapped to either your wrist or neck. This is to limit losses.

The landing is not as graceful as takeoff. It can be bumpy when the basket touches the ground as it is still under the whims of the blowing winds. Follow all instructions issued by the pilot. If there are kids or elder people on board take care not to hurt them by falling on top of them.

Upon returning safely back to the ground, the excursion is celebrated with a champagne toast. This has long been the standing tradition. The ride is worth every penny paid for. Capture as much as you can on camera.




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