Wild West Balloon Adventures

Steamboat Springs, CO | leisure | 3 to 4 hours

753 Dougherty Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA


Overview

Wild West Balloon Adventures has flown the Yampa Valley since 1998 and is run today by owners Bud and Stacia Whitehead. Morning flights launch just after sunrise and drift over ranch land, aspen groves, and the Steamboat Springs ski mountain, landing roughly an hour later for a celebratory toast. The full experience runs about three hours door-to-door, with meet-up, flight, landing, and return transport. Flights are weather-dependent and run spring through fall. Reserve at least a few days ahead in summer, and dress in layers for the cool morning air.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: See website for details
Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Masterful Flying

    Pilot Bud's artistic control over the burners feels like a choreographed sunrise dance.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Valley Wildlife Views

    Groups routinely spot moose, elk, and the full Yampa Valley during the smooth sunrise ride.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Book Early Morning

    Flights launch at dawn when winds are calm, so reserve for your first full day in Steamboat.

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