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Every year, people flock from all over the world to attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ®. While they all have their own stories and special occasions for attending this unique bucket list event, one in particular stood out. …
Read MoreAt Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. we can elevate your events…literally! We are able to accommodate large groups in our balloons located in Phoenix and Albuquerque. Imagine flying over a breathtaking desert landscape and looking over to your right just as the sun begins to peak through the mountains. Now imagine this breathtaking…
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We at Rainbow Ryders are looking to hire commercial hot air balloon pilots on either a full time or contracted basis. We have locations in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Las Vegas year-round and a summer seasonal operation in Colorado Springs. Our company owns over 28 state-of-the-art balloons, ranging from 90,000 to 315,000 cubic foot, all Cameron…
Read MoreThe Small Business Revolution: Story #100 Rainbow Ryders is honored to be featured in the photo-article that The Small Business Revolution ran earlier this month. The article is eloquent and captures the passion and philosophies that our owner Scott Appelman has represented since the opening of Rainbow Ryders in 1984. About the Small Business Revolution Project Across…
Read MoreFrom the Albuquerque Journal: Over the bosque, we slowly descended past the cottonwoods and dipped into the Rio Grande. A little water came up through the bottom of the basket and dampened my shoes, christening me a New Mexican. Appelman gave the burner a blast, and we were back up. I waved at people walking…
Read MoreFrom KOB TV 4 here in Albuquerque: Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta draws people from all around the world here to our city. KOB’s newest member, Rachel Hackbarth, had never been up in one of the famous balloons, so we decided to send her 1,000 feet in the air to give you the perspective of a…
Read MoreThe “Business Outlook” section of the Albuquerque Journal reveals some vital statistics about what it takes to make Rainbow Ryders on the nation’s premier hot air balloon ride companies. Click the image to see and enlarged version.
Read MoreGoPro Ambassador Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla takes to the sky with world renowned hot air balloonist Scott Appelman in Big Sky, Montana! Check out the World of Adventure post.
Read MoreThe city of Colorado Springs says it is in final negotiations with a company to put on a new hot air ballooning event to replace the Colorado Balloon Classic. The company that the city is negotiating with is called Hot Apple Productions. The company’s owner, Scott Appleman, served on the board of the Albuquerque Balloon…
Read MoreWhile much of the country is battling sleet, snow and freezing temperatures, Scottsdale’s winter thermostat is set at a balmy 72 degrees, on average. Add in clear blue skies, a stunning Sonoran Desert setting and a plethora of outdoor adventures and activities and you’ve got the perfect place to get reacquainted with the sunnier side…
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