Aamodt's Hot Air Balloon Rides

06/04/2026

Ron, one of our pilots will be at Balloons Over Brookings! If you’re looking to attend a balloon event this summer - this one is a must-see!!

We’re excited to introduce Ron Oppold of C**n Rapids, Minnesota as another pilot for Balloons Over Brookings.

Ron’s journey into ballooning began on the ground, crewing for a friend of a friend. After two years as crew, he purchased his own balloon and began pilot training in 2010. A native of Harrisburg, South Dakota, Ron built deep roots in the Sioux Falls ballooning community while working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Avera, earning his private pilot certificate.

Now retired from the medical field and living in Minnesota, Ron flies with Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides out of Stillwater. He’s excited to be part of this inaugural Brookings event and to fly again with friends from his home area.

We’re glad to have Ron as part of Balloons Over Brookings. 🎈

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Thanks for the beautiful aerial shots of our opening night! Ballooning season has officially started!

05/21/2026

POV- You decide to celebrate your birthday with homemade cookies while flying over the St. Croix River.

05/06/2026

04/11/2026

Anne Susko and Bethany Reuter got the winter dust off the burners today! Beautiful flight. Let the season begin! Email [email protected] for pricing and general info.

03/20/2026

First day of spring means the ballooning season is right around the corner! We’ll be launching from in no time.

Call 651-351-0101 or e-mail [email protected] to book your bucket list experience today.

02/13/2026

I got to help set up her balloon for a beautiful flight over the river this morning! It made me look forward to getting our flying season going this spring...which is coming soon!! Still time to get the sale price on a gift certificate for Valentine’s Day. Email [email protected] or call 651.351.0101 for details.

02/13/2026

I got to help Bethany Reuter set up her balloon for a beautiful flight over the river this morning! It made me look forward to getting our flying season going this spring...which is coming soon!! Still time to get the sale price on a gift certificate for Valentine's Day. Email [email protected] or call 651.351.0101 for details.

02/06/2026

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Sale prices if your balloon ride gift certificate is purchased by Valentine's Day! Email [email protected] or call 651.351.0101 for details.