- Where and how far do we fly?
- Our launch sites vary, however we generally fly and land in the
valley where the balloon can be accessible to roads upon landing.
Depending on wind, we may cover anywhere from one to ten miles of
ground. It is possible to fly back to the launch site, however this is
not common and a chase vehicle follows the balloon.
- Is it cold in the basket?
- No, a fifteen foot flame two feet above you keeps you rather warm
anytime of the year. You’ll feel comfortable if you’ve dressed as
advised. You will have no sensation of wind since the balloon flies
with the wind rather than against it.
- Can you steer the balloon?
- There is no device with which to steer, but our highly skilled and
professional pilot is remarkably adept at using the variation in wind
direction at different altitudes to frequently rudder the balloon.
- Is there a feeling of motion during the flight?
- No, there is nothing that makes the basket sway during flights.
The basket hangs motionless in the air mass in which it is suspended,
and if you were to hold a candle in your hand as you fly, it would not
flicker.
- How many people can go up together in the balloon?
- This will depend on the weight of passengers, but generally six to
eight people will fly together. We are able to book larger
groups in Crested Butte by flying in "hops".
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