We are almost ready to head north.
Here in Phoenix, the heat is reminding us that summer is arriving. And up in Montana, the Flathead Valley has been getting the kind of rain that makes everything green, fresh, and beautiful for the season ahead.
As of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Kalispell forecast still shows cloudy weather and showers, with a flood warning affecting parts of the region due to recent heavy rainfall. The forecast begins improving later in the week, with warmer, partly sunny days expected.
That kind of rain can be inconvenient in the moment, but it is also part of what makes Montana so beautiful in the summer. The fields get greener. The valley comes alive. The mountains, lakes, and open spaces all take on that fresh early-season look that makes the Flathead Valley such a special place to fly.
We Respect the Land We Fly From
When we arrive in Montana, we will not rush straight into the fields without taking a careful look around.
After heavy rain, it is important to give the ground time to dry and to check field conditions before operating. We value Montana the way it is, and that means respecting private property, farmland, landing areas, wet ground, and the people who live and work in the valley.
A hot air balloon may look peaceful in the sky, but safe and respectful ballooning starts on the ground.
We will give things a few days, watch the weather, check conditions, and make sure we are choosing launch and landing areas responsibly.
First Stop: Telluride
On the way to Montana, we are making a stop in Telluride, Colorado for a balloon event.
The Telluride Balloon Festival is scheduled for June 5–7, 2026, at Telluride Town Park, and the official festival site describes it as the 42nd annual Telluride Balloon Rally set against the San Juan Mountains.
Telluride is one of those places that reminds you why ballooning never gets old. Mountains, cool air, colorful balloons, and a town full of people looking up — it is beautiful.
And yes, even on our vacations, we go ballooning.
That probably says everything you need to know about how much we love this life.
Montana Summer Mornings Are Worth the Drive
Once we arrive in the Flathead Valley, we will be preparing for summer hot air balloon flights near Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, Flathead Lake, and Glacier National Park.
Most of our flights happen at sunrise, when the air is typically cooler and calmer. During Montana’s long summer days, that early start still leaves plenty of time for Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Flathead Lake, Bigfork, downtown Kalispell, or whatever else you have planned.
A balloon flight can be the peaceful beginning to a full Montana vacation day.
If You See Us, Come Say Hi
As the season gets started, you may see us around the Flathead Valley checking weather, moving equipment, preparing the balloon, or getting ready for a morning flight.
If you see us, feel free to come say hi.
We love meeting locals, visitors, families, photographers, and anyone curious about ballooning. If we are not in the middle of a flight operation, we are always happy to answer questions and talk about what we do.
Sometimes people see the balloon from the road, from their porch, or while driving through the valley and wonder where we are flying, how the balloon works, or whether they could go up someday.
The answer is simple: come talk to us.
We Are Ready for Another Montana Season
The rain will pass. The fields will dry. The valley will turn green. And before long, we will be back in the Flathead Valley doing what we love.
If you are planning a summer trip to northwest Montana and a hot air balloon ride is on your bucket list, this may be the season to cross it off.
Call 602-525-4282 to talk with us personally, or use the Book Your Ride button to start planning your Montana balloon flight.