We’re pleased to announce we have finalized our 2022 dates for the Steamboat Pilot & Today Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. Our morning launches will be at Bald… Read more “Save the date: July 2022 dates finalized”
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Don’t wait to get your lodging and event tickets
By Logan Molen Publisher, Steamboat Pilot & Today As Steamboat Springs and Routt County ease out of the pandemic, I’m thrilled to see a full slate of… Read more “Don’t wait to get your lodging and event tickets”
Lessons learned from hosting first balloon event; 2020 dates set
Logan Molen Publisher, Steamboat Pilot & Today STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — I’ve tackled many daunting projects in my nearly 40 years in local media, but none prepared me… Read more “Lessons learned from hosting first balloon event; 2020 dates set”
Molen: Balloon Festival unites community in celebration of Steamboat scenery and more
Tim Taylor’s Dee 3 hot air balloon gets warmed up for the main event at the 2018 Hot Air Balloon Rodeo at Bald Eagle Lake. Logan Molen… Read more “Molen: Balloon Festival unites community in celebration of Steamboat scenery and more”
Balloon Meister: Welcome to the 2019 Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — First, let me say that I have thoroughly enjoyed flying in the Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival for many years, and it is… Read more “Balloon Meister: Welcome to the 2019 Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival”
Meet the pilots: 2019 Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival
Staff report Steamboat Pilot & Today Mike Bertetto Albuquerque, New Mexico Adams A55S balloon — Nerfer Mike Bertetto’s first balloon ride was in 1978. He crewed for… Read more “Meet the pilots: 2019 Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival”
Top 8 tips for enjoying the Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival
Staff report Steamboat Pilot & Today Here are some tips to help maximize your enjoyment of this weekend’s festival. 1. Getting around: Downtown Steamboat Springs will be… Read more “Top 8 tips for enjoying the Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival”
Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo under new management
John F. Russell jrussell@SteamboatPilot.com STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo has a long history dating back to 1981, and now, Steamboat Pilot &… Read more “Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo under new management”