Tom's Pre-Launch Advice: Ballooning

Climb Aboard!

I'll be the celebrity tour guide on the Albuquerque Trolley, Wednesday April 7, 2010 at11am, benefitting United Blood Services. Please come ride along! www.abqtrolley.com * This event has passed.... >read more

What About Kids?

Kids absolutely love looking at balloons so you should definitely bring them with you to the Balloon Fiesta; actually kids of all ages love the event because of the amazing colors and sh... >read more

Check Out a Balloon Glow at the Balloon Fiesta

I remember the first time I heard about a Balloon Glow. My thought was: What’s the big deal if they’re not going to launch? But when I finally saw one I changed my mind. Ther... >read more

Get There Early

Everyone will tell you to arrive at the Balloon Fiesta early and they’re not kidding. If you’re there by 5 a.m., there will be plenty of stuff to do. If you’re there by... >read more

Dress Sensibly

The temperature changes that make Albuquerque so perfect for hot air ballooning can catch you by surprise. It can be quite cold in the morning, which is something balloonists like becaus... >read more

Why is ABQ a great place to fly hot air balloons?

Albuquerque truly is the hot air balloon capital of the world, not just during the Balloon Fiesta, but year ‘round. That’s in part because of what we call the “Albuqu... >read more
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