We're Celebrating 20 Years!

Big Horn Balloon Company, operated by Mark Irving, has geared its business toward families since 1986.  If you're looking for a great scenic balloon flight with an experienced pilot who gives his passengers individual attention, then Big Horn Balloon Company is for you.

• Summer and Fall
  
  
  • With a launch site at 9,600 feet above sea level Crested Butte is home to the world's highest altitude balloon operation. Nestled in the West Elk Mountain Range this historic mining town turned resort provides unsurpassed access to an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers. Views from the balloon not only give you up close and personal views of the mountains surrounding Crested Butte, but also of 14,000 ft peaks near Aspen (Maroon Bells, Snowmass, and Pyramid Peak), the Saguache Range, AND EVEN mountains in the San Juan Range over 100 miles away. The brilliant colors of changing aspens make these mountains exceptionally beautiful in September.
    
    
• Year-Round
  
  
  • Montrose, home of the Black Canyon National Park, offers flights with panoramic views of the Uncompahgre River Valley, Uncompagre Plateau, Grand Mesa, West Elks, and a closer view of the San Juans. Ouray (Switzerland of America), Telluride, and Grand Junction are minutes away. At lower altitudes you’ll enjoy views of wildflowers and wildlife in the summer with an occasional "Splash and Dash" in a local stream, river, or pond. October flights will dazzle you with golden colors of changing cottonwoods.