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Come for a Ride!
2023 - Details to come
Experience the thrill of the skies at the Medicine Hat Hot Air Balloon Festival! Soar above breathtaking landscapes and check an exhilarating ride off your bucket list. Sign up now for an unforgettable adventure in the clouds. Don’t miss your chance—spaces are limited (Details below)! Or, if you have accessibility concerns, check out the "Erika Project"
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For the first time at Rise Up, rides are NOW available to the public!!
"Embarking on an adventure in a hot air balloon begins with the simple act of purchasing a ticket, but it unfolds into an unforgettable experience of soaring above the earth, suspended in a wicker basket beneath a billowing canopy of vibrant colors. As you secure your ticket, anticipation builds, fueled by the promise of breathtaking views and the gentle thrill of floating effortlessly across the sky. Each ticket becomes a passport to a world of wonder, where the horizon stretches endlessly, and the landscape below transforms into a patchwork of beauty.
Witha ticket in hand, you're not just purchasing a ride; you're investing in a journey of awe and serenity, where the mundane fades away, and the extraordinary takes flight."
What do I need to know?
Due to the unpredictable weather conditions and limited scheduled times for rides, each ticket is specific to that scheduled flight.
There are limited number of spots available. If your scheduled flight is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, your ride can not be rescheduled.
Cost = $350.00 per person
- Minimum age onboard the balloons is 16.
- $350.00 CASH and photo ID will be required on the morning of the flight.
- EXACT CASH is the only accepted method of payment.
- Check in at the check in table and pay only if the weather permits a flight.
- If the weather does not permit a flight, no make up flight will be available.
- If you do not have the money on the morning of my flight, you will not fly.
*All other details such as check in location and time, physical/medical concerns, proper flight attire, is thoroughly explained in the disclaimer during registration via the website. You will be required to fill out the disclaimer.
Rides are being provided by 2 professional hot air balloon organizations. Explore their sites to learn more about each organization: Kiss The Sky Balloons, and Sundance Balloons.
You can read their FAQ pages to learn more about a hot air balloon ride!
**Rides for "Rise Up" CANNOT be booked through their websites**
Accessibility ballooning... The Erika Project!
Air-ristocrat Balloon Rides, Western Canada's only all-accessible balloon will be in attendance and providing rides.
Unlike traditional balloon baskets that require passengers to climb in and out over the basket wall, Erika Project incorporates a door.
This design allows less able-bodied individuals, including those with serious physical disabilities, to enter and exit the basket with ease.
This unique balloon also features custom seating and harnesses, ensuring safety and comfort for all passengers.
Cost = $350.00 per seat
- $350.00 CASH and photo ID will be required on the morning of the flight.
- EXACT CASH is the only accepted method of payment.
- Check in at the check in table and pay only if the weather permits a flight.
- If the weather does not permit a flight, no make up flight will be available.
- If you do not have the money on the morning of my flight, you will not fly.
IMPORTANT
Submissions are now closed for the Erika Project. Thank you to all who made submissions!
