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What To Remember When Ballooning

By Shawn Hunter


If you want to have a whole new experience, then consider going for a hot air balloon ride. You have to prepare yourself really well before you go for the ride, though. That way, you can experience the ride better. For you who plans to go Colorado ballooning some time soon, here are some of the basic tips to take into account.

First, you have to prepare your wallet. You might think that this is just one ride but it is actually quite expensive. It will definitely into your budget. You need to pay about 200 dollars to send one person up into the air. You will not be able to find a safe yet cheap alternative to the experience you can get from this.

The weather has a big impact on whether your flight will get canceled or not. You have to prepare yourself for a cancellation notice at a drop of the hat, especially when the location always have changes in the weather. You might also need to prepare yourself to ride the basket at a moment's notice, especially when the weather suddenly becomes clear.

For his experience, you would most likely be riding together with a few strangers. You may be able to book it solo or just for your whole family only when one books for it privately. You must pay a lot just to get this private flight, though. If you cannot get a private flight, then prepare to mingle with the other strangers in this basket.

Some people might be afraid of getting motion sickness when up in the air. However, that should not be a fear anymore since anyone who is okay with a car ride can go for a balloon ride with no problems. No more need for a sea-sickness treatment then. This basket will hardly sway so sea-sickness is next to impossible.

Try to steady yourself for a landing. Landing during ballooning can be an unexpected experience. After all, you can either land as smoothly as silk or be jostled harshly. There are even times when the basket gets tipped over. It is all part of the adventure so you better prepare yourself for a landing.

It is recommended that you dress properly. What you should wear include pants and shorts, avoiding skirts. Skirts, together with kilts, are actually very impractical with this, especially with the probability that it might get chilly up there. You may also want to wear sweater and gloves when you are high up. You have to keep warm for the whole experience.

A camera is needed to preserve the moment. You must make sure that you bring a good camera with you. You might want to leave your DSLR at home though since you do not want to step on your lens during something unexpected. Capturing the scenery with just a simple camera should be okay.

Be prepared to talk to other people. Others who are in the basket with you will most likely be nicer since they are riding this balloon with happy feelings. This ride, for them, is in celebration of something special. It can be for an anniversary, graduation, or birthday. Engage with them in a happy conversation then.




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