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New Beginnings for Adirondack Balloon Flights
Monday, April 14th, 2014
As the seasons start to change, new beginnings are springing up for Adirondack Balloon Flights. As we prepare for the 2014 flying season we’d like to make a few special announcements as well as introduce you to the new owners of Adirondack Balloon Flights, Brooke and Kiersten Owen.
Brooke and Kiersten have over 30 years combined experience within the ballooning industry. Brooke has flown over 3,300 hours and over 20,000 passengers. He has flown in over 30 states, 3 different countries, and is a nationally ranked competitive pilot. Brooke has been the chief pilot for Rainbow Ryders, Inc., the largest balloon company in the United States, for the past 13 years. Kiersten was an elected board member of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, a member of the National Concierge Association, and nominated to the Board of Directors for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. In addition, she held the position of Director of Operations at Rainbow Ryders, Inc for 8 years. Brooke and Kiersten Owen have tremendous depth of experience about the commercial balloon industry, and are looking forward to their new beginning as the owners of Adirondack Balloon Flights.
The 2014 flying season will begin on April 25th. We will be offering two flights a day, sunrise and sunset. Click here for more information about our flights.
Our online reservation system is now open for bookings. You may reserve your flight online, or call (518) 793-6342.
We are looking forward to a beautiful season and hope you consider Adirondack Balloon Flights whether you’re vacation planning or just looking for a new way to experience New York State’s Adirondacks, Albany, Lake George & Saratoga Springs Region.
Memorial Weekend Weather Forecast for Balloon Rides
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013The Albany National Weather Service forecast for the Adirondacks, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Albany, The Capital District region is stormy until Friday, with improving weather by the Memorial Holiday Weekend. The weather for doing a hot air balloon ride looks best on Sunday and Monday. I have availability so give a call to 518-793-6342 if interested in flying this Memorial Day Weekend, or contact me thru my Adirondack Balloon Flights web site.
The view from the balloon, looking toward the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Flying Weather for this Week
Monday, May 20th, 2013The weather forecast for Adirondack hot air balloon rides this week in the Adirondacks, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Albany, The Capital District region does not look very promising until the coming Memorial Holiday Weekend. I have space available on my Adirondack Balloon flights this Memorial Day Weekend, so give a call to 518-793-6342 to book a balloon ride with me or contact me through my web site – AdirondackBalloonFlights.com.
The view of the early morning mist in the mountain valleys from our balloon.
Recent Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunday, May 19th, 2013Saturday was a beautiful day for going on an Adirondack hot air balloon ride. On my Saturday PM balloon flight, I had a proposal by a young couple from the Hamilton, Ontario Canada area.
Tanya and Jeremy
Airborne over the Argyle, Washington County area.
The proposal begins.
The question?
On goes the ring.
The ring!
The engaged couple enjoying an apres-flight champagne toast, cheers!
Balloon Ride Weather Forecast for Weekend and early next Week
Friday, May 3rd, 2013Our weather continues to be beautiful for outdoor activity, including going on a hot air balloon ride. The National Weather Service forecast for the Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Albany – The Capital District region, continues to be dry, under the influence of a blocking high pressure area, parked over the northeastern part of the United States. If anyone is interested in going on a balloon ride during a pretty time of spring, now is your opportunity – we have space available on most flights right through next week. So, give us a call @ 518-793-6342 and/or check out our web site, and fill-out the reservation form to book your balloon flight.
The view from our hot air balloon
The view inside our hot air balloon
Our hot air balloon
Best of Spring
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013We were chosen as one of the “Best Places to Celebrate Spring” by the Albany Times Union Explore Magazine. I feel honored to be chosen by the major print media outlet for the Capital District of New York, as one of the best attractions in their readerships “backyard”. So blog heads, here’s your opportunity to schedule a hot air balloon ride with one the best in the Albany, Capital District Region of New York State. Call me @ 518-793-6342.
The Balloon
The View
The Pilot
New York Post Article
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012Recently, I flew the New York Post’s theater columnist/critic, Michael Riedel, and a Post photographer, Alexander Michael. Michael was doing an article on fall things to do that appeared this past Saturday in the Post’s Pulse section. Click the link to read Michael’s article that featured his hot air balloon ride with us. It was a fun experience working with Michael and Alex. Here are some of the photos from the morning flight with Michael Riedel and Alexander Michael.
Alex’s pic of the Post’s Michael Riedel holding the test balloon that will show us our direction of travel for our morning flight. Michael has a funny take on this in the article.
Alex and Michael
Getting ready for lift-off
Taking notes
Here is a selection of photos taken by Alex during the flight.
