The Hot Air Balloon Experience Forum - Recent Topics https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/ The Hot Air Balloon Experience Discussion Board en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:24:34 +0000 wpForo 60 Take Off!! https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/the-hot-air-experience/take-off/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:23:18 +0000 A gentle lift off!

45]]> Jodi Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/the-hot-air-experience/take-off/ A Special Flight https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/the-hot-air-experience/a-special-flight/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:12:42 +0000 A Special Flight

]]> Jeff Thompson https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/the-hot-air-experience/a-special-flight/ Tom https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/tom/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:52:05 +0000 Tom is a wonderful example of how crewing is a perfect way to stay fit and active in retirement!  We are grateful to have him - even though his energy level is a tough one to match!!!

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]]> Jodi Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/tom/ Valerie https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/valerie/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:44:55 +0000  

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As an aspiring pilot herself, Valerie spent a year crewing for us.  now that we she owns her own hot air balloon, we cheerfully let her go in support of her pursuing her dream of earning her pilot's certificate!

]]> Jodi Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/valerie/ Cole M. https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/cole-m/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:40:01 +0000 Cole spend a solid year crewing for us.  He has had a couple of hot air balloon rides and one even landed him at the Lake Elmo Airport! 

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]]> Jodi Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/cole-m/ Chris https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/chris/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:45:09 +0000 Chris made it clear that he wanted a hot air balloon ride before his significate birthday! It took him all summer to crew 5 times and he earned his flight!! He respectfully stopped crewing after that and that's a-ok with us!! Grateful for the summer we had with him!!

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]]> Tim Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/chris/ Mary https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/mary/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:52:51 +0000 This foxy grandma has earned many flights after traveling great distances to crew for us!

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]]> Tim Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/mary/ Katie https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/katie/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:38:05 +0000 Katie crewed when she could and finally got her flight!

34]]> Tim Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/katie/ Cay https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/cay/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:58:13 +0000 Cay has been crewing for us for a year. She is local to our flying community so showing up is easy for her.  Her first flight was with Scott, a short one landing at the airport.  So we look forward to giving her more well-deserved

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rides as we move into our next season!!

]]> Tim Markert https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/cay/ Scott https://minnesotaballoonrides.com/community/flying-our-crew/scott/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:52:01 +0000 Scott's first flight was a short one that landed us at the airport. We launched later than expected and had to land before the sunset. My favorite thing about Scott is that he is so personable and pleasant with our passengers.  More well-deserved flights in Scott's future!!

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