Balloon rides of South Dakota    

South Dakota Hot air balloon rides

Hot air balloon trips are all the rage in South Dakota, and you can delight in this spectacular and calm sport whenever the weather conditions are favorable. While many persons have never seen a balloon, those who have floated away in one remember this marvellous experience the rest of their life!

Competition pilots have become quite skilled in reading the winds aloft and using them to their advantage to get where they want to be (the target!). Competitors have gotten so good that the difference between first place and third or fourth can be fractions of an inch.

Hot air balloon trips can be accomplished by anyone. Most trips last up to an hour, nevertheless check with your ride company to find out what they offer. Several have several trips to choose from.

Why can't I get a balloon ride in the middle of the day?

Balloons fly early in the morning, right after sunrise and late in the day, right before sunset. This is when the wind is calmest since the sun is low in the sky. The wind is generally too unpredictable, with severe up-and down-drafts, during the middle of the day. It isn't safe to offer balloon rides when the wind is unstable.

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