Up in the Mountains

Come experience the tranquility of flight by HOT AIR BALLOON!

Imagine sixty minutes of spectacular views from the air, and never knowing in advance your final destination!

Experience drifting with the wind, suspended in mid-air by Hot Air.

The one hour Mountain Adventure includes a flight certificate of ascension, and a champagne or non-alcoholic champagne celebration post-flight.

Note: Please schedule your flight at the beginning of your stay. Weather is always a consideration where hot air ballooning is concerned. If you schedule your flight at the beginning of your stay, you have the opportunity to reschedule for another day should the weather not cooperate and we have to cancel our flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we fly?
We fly in Park City and Heber Valley in Northern Utah all year round (weather permitting).

How high do we fly?
In Northern Utah, we are able fly low enough to see wildlife such as mule deer and elk, and high enough to see the Salt Lake Valley over the Wasatch Range if the weather allows.

I am afraid of heights. Should I go?
Unless heights put you in a state of panic, the answer is YES! We get many passengers who are uncomfortable with heights, but balloon flight does not seem to bother them. Because they leave the ground so gradually and gently, they are often 1000 feet up and comfortable before they realize they have left the ground. Most passengers with a fear of heights feel a sense of accomplishment and say they would do it again.

How many people fit in the basket?
We operate three state-of-the-art Aerostar AX-11 (245,000 cubic foot) 10-passenger balloons and one Balloon Works AX-9 (140,000) cubic foot 6-passenger balloon. We can also offer a basket that holds 2 passengers (and, of course, the pilot) for a very romantic and exclusive flight at additional cost.

Is it windy in the balloon?
No. Because the balloon moves with the wind, the only time one will feel a breeze is if the balloon is going up or down or changing from one direction to another.

When do we fly?
We fly early mornings with the sunrise, when the atmosphere is most stable and predictable. We do not operate in winds over 8-10 miles per hour because this makes ground handling of the balloon difficult.

What if it we get bad weather?
The flight is cancelled with either an option to reschedule for another available date or a full refund. The pilot gets all available weather information, including a flight briefing from the FAA, in order to determine if conditions are flyable or not.

How do we get back to the launch field or lodging facility?
We will be happy to drive passengers back in one of our trucks or passenger vans.

Is it cold in the balloon?
Not really in summer. Only at the launch site before the flight. In the north, we are in an alpine region. The nights can be cold with frost or dew prevalent in the mornings at the launch site. In the winter we dress the same as for any outdoor activity such as snowmobiling.

What should I wear?
Dress with layers on top, long pants, a sturdy shoe comfortable for standing and walking, sunglasses, and a hat for those of you who are tall.

Child rate applies to ages 6 through 12. Rates are per person and include tax. Gratuity not included. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-961-7375.