Above Reality Inc. Hot Air Balloon Rides

10/18/2025

We put a litte spin on apple picking at Chapin Orchard 🍎 last night with a slightly different approach. Our flights always conclude with a champagne 🍾 celebration (and non-alcoholic options). Our fall flights also include fresh-pressed apple cider from Chapin Orchard.

10/11/2025

Who wore it better? Jeff (right) or Jason (left).

10/10/2025

Great having you in the basket Jack!

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Absolutely stunning: This hot air balloon tour over Vermont showcases the Green Mountain State's incredible foliage from an angle few people get to see.

Our Jack Thurston My NBC5 takes viewers soaring through the sky for a unique experience: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/above-reality-hot-air-balloon-fall-foliage/68858578

10/08/2025

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Foliage is prime and leaves 🍁 🍃 are Check out the story did about fall foliage.

10/06/2025

Two morning perspectives. West shows our shadow on the foliage of Prospect Hill, framed inside of some rigging used for launch. East view show the idyllic Lamoille River with mist, sun, and Mt. Mansfield. 🍁

10/05/2025

Colors are here! Get out and see the leaves 🍂 🍃 🍁

10/04/2025

Is your dog a balloon pilot? Riggins can fly with the best of ‘em! 🐕 🍁

10/03/2025

Take off - Bye Felicia! 👋

10/02/2025

Autumn 🍂 is here. (And I think this is where it’s still trendy to say. ). Photo: John Raville

09/26/2025

Inside the belly of the beast 🐉 🔥. New season, new perspective.

09/24/2025

Reflecting on fall colors that are about 7+ days earlier than normal for our flying area.