Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Co. - Colorado Springs

09/04/2024

What a fantastic weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Labor Day Lift Off. We loved seeing you all and hearing your heartfelt stories and memories of Scott.

In loving memory of our incredible founder, Scott Appelman. We miss you every day. 🫶

08/28/2024

We are excited to be flying at Labor Day Lift Off! 🎈

Come down to Memorial Park and find our Rainbow Ryders tent southeast of the tennis courts!

Address: 1705 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs



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08/15/2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the unexpected passing of our cherished founder, Scott Appelman. Scott, who established Rainbow Ryders in 1983, transformed the company from a small startup into a leading name in the hot air balloon industry through his visionary leadership, dedication, and passion.

Scott was more than a leader; he was a beloved mentor, colleague, and friend, known for his wit, generosity, and resilience. His legacy extends beyond business, as he was deeply committed to giving back to the community. The Rainbow Ryders family offers its deepest condolences to Scott's loved ones and vows to continue his legacy, driving the company forward with the same passion and integrity that he exemplified.

Scott Appelman
1958 - 2024

08/15/2024

We would be honored to have your vote for Phoenix New Times “Reader’s Poll Awards”! 🗳️ (link in bio)

✅ Best Family Friendly Fun (under arts & entertainment)

✅ Best Outdoor Experience (under sports & recreation)

Thank you 🙏

08/13/2024

We 🫶 our passengers!

📍 Park City, Utah

08/11/2024

We just can’t contain our excitement for Balloon Fiesta! ✨🫶🤩

08/07/2024

The champagne pour🥂🍾

08/05/2024

Nothing compares to Balloon Fiesta 🫶✨

Comment if you’re coming! 🎈

08/02/2024

Get paid to have a VIP view of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta? 🤔 I think yes!

Now hiring Balloon Fiesta Chase Crew! 🔥
Apply today on our website!

https://rainbowryders.com/about/careers/

08/01/2024

Rise and shine, Albuquerque! 🌞🎈🫶

Who is coming to Balloon Fiesta?! 🖐️

07/30/2024

Jaw-dropping perfection 🫶✨

📍 Park City, Utah

07/25/2024

Join the Team! 🎈

We're hiring ground chase crew for the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Be part of the magic from the ground up—apply now! 🥳

https://rainbowryders.com/about/careers/

07/22/2024

Thank you so much for voting for us in Albuquerque the Magazine "Best of the City 2024"! Voting ends August 1st!

https://abqthemag.com/events/best-of-the-city/

✅ Best Balloon Rides 🎈
✅ Best Place To Pop The Question 💍
✅ Best View Of The City 🌅

07/16/2024

We 🫶 Balloon Fiesta!

Have you booked your flight yet?! Limited flights remain.

✅ Bucket list 👈 link in our bio!

07/13/2024

🤩 We are excited and honored to be in the TOP 10% WORLDWIDE for TripAdvisor again!

🫶 We owe it to our fantastic team and passengers!

🙏 Thank you!
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07/08/2024

Join us; you won't regret it! 🫶✨

📍 Phoenix, AZ
📍 Albuquerque, NM
📍 Colorado Springs, CO
📍 Park City, UT

07/06/2024

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Thank you, Lynae for your review! 🫶

❝This Hot Air Balloon experience was something we will never forget!! From pulling our basket behind our tour van, to taking an active roll in blowing up the balloon, then hopping in and lifting off (such a smooth and peaceful flight)... to a fun landing and great crew and pilot it was the absolute best!! Brad was our Pilot and he was awesome!! Very knowledgeable and made us all feel extremely comfortable!!❞ - Lynae | Google

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

Rainbow Ryders hopes you and your loved ones have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

#1776

07/02/2024

Thank you so much for voting for us in Albuquerque the Magazine "Best of the City 2024"!

https://abqthemag.com/events/best-of-the-city/

Please vote for Rainbow Ryders in these 3 categories...
✅ Best Balloon Rides 🎈
✅ Best Place To Pop The Question 💍
✅ Best View Of The City 🌅

06/28/2024

Views for days 🫶✨



📷: Kelly Shodde

06/27/2024

Have we mentioned how much we love it here in Utah?

“The beauty of the valley and the idea of navigating that through with the use of a hot air balloon when it’s absolutely quiet and you’re just floating …. it’s pretty special,” said Appelman | founder of Rainbow Ryders

Park Record,thank you for the interview!

https://i.mtr.cool/lmwaplzras

Rainbow Ryders plans to operate a six-passenger and a 12-passenger balloon, using Black Rock Mountain Resort as their home base and traveling to launch sites which will vary by the day.

06/24/2024

Balloon Fiesta 🫶

Who is ready to take flight?

✅ Bucket list 👈 link in our bio!

06/20/2024

🌞😎 Happy First Day of Summer!

🗣️ Take advantage of our Ryding Local sale for a discounted flight!
💫 Use Code: RYDELOCAL
💫 $175 per person
💫 June 20th - July 20th
💫 Sunrise only
💫 PHX only

06/19/2024

“We are thrilled to now be in all four corners of the Southwest,” says Scott Appelman, founder and CEO of Phoenix-based Rainbow Ryders. “It’s remarkable that we get to offer this incredible experience in some of the most beautiful and dynamic landscapes in the country.”

Thank you Park Record!

Check out the article here: https://www.parkrecord.com/news/largest-hot-air-balloon-operator-expands-to-utah-and-daily-flights-depart-from-park-city/

Guests will enjoy a roughly 45-minute to one-hour flight amongst the beauty of Utah.

06/18/2024

We would be honored to have your vote for Albuquerque the Magazine "Best of the City 2024"!

✅ Best Balloon Rides 🎈
✅ Best Place To Pop The Question 💍
✅ Best View Of The City 🌅

https://abqthemag.com/events/best-of-the-city/

06/16/2024

Today, we celebrate the superheroes without capes: current fathers, fathers we miss, fathers-to-be, and father figures...⁠
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Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! 💙⁠
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🤫 P.S. Last-minute Father's Day hot air balloon gift cards are still available at https://i.mtr.cool/vyafcclyxl⁠

📸: Jim Allen
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06/15/2024

Today's the day! First day of the season in COS!

Have you booked your ride yet?!

✨ www.rainbowryders.com

06/14/2024

Rainbow Ryders has been awarded Best Of The Desert 2024 West Valley for the following categories:

✨Event Venue
✨Family Amusement
✨Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local
✨Wedding Venue

We recently relocated to the West Valley, and words cannot express how much we love it here.

Thank you 🙏 to our passengers, crew, pilots, staff, and new West Valley community!

L💛VE,
Rainbow Ryders