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Soaring & Sky Sports, Boulder County

Looking down on Boulder from a balloon or glider is one of the best ways to experience the town’s raw beauty. As they say around here, “When in doubt, go higher.”


Hot-air Ballooning in BoulderFAIR WINDS HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS
P.O. Box 4253, 303-939-9323

Daily year-round flights from the Gunbarrel area offer spectacular views of mountains, plains and wildlife. Available for private parties, large groups, and promotional and instructional flights. Included are complimentary Champagne (adults only), deluxe continental breakfast, a Fair Winds T-shirt and a personalized flight certificate with photo. Gift certificates are perfect for any occasion.

MILE HIGH GLIDING INC.
5534 Independence Road, 303-527-1122

Provides a variety of scenic flights over Boulder and beautiful nearby terrain (Flatirons, Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park) in high-performance sailplanes with FAA-certified commercial pilots. The "Mile High" lasts 40 minutes and tours nearby hills and canyons. The "Mountain" is only 25 minutes to the ridge and back. The "City" is about 15 minutes over the airport. Also offers balloon, warbird and aerobatic rides, glider rentals and lessons. The introductory lesson package includes one hour's use of a training glider and two hours of instruction for would-be pilots. The intensive five-day course includes 30 flights and prepares the candidate for FAA glider licenses. Gift certicificates are available. Open 9am-5pm.

PARASOFT PARAGLIDING
4310 9th Street, 303-494-2820

Parasoft has been offering tandem flights and paragliding instruction for 17 years as a USHGA certified school. Visit the website or call for details.

PEAK TO PEAK PARAGLIDING
303-817-0803

Soar like an eagle above the beautiful Rocky Mountains when you take a tandem flight with a rated tandem pilot from Peak to Peak Paragliding in Boulder or Golden, the school for paragliding instruction on the Front Range. Peak to Peak’s school will prepare you for a long, happy life in the sky. Free beginner class March 15, April 19 and May 17. Visit the website or call for details.



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