Welcome to Canyonlands Ballooning. My name is Lou Bartell. I have spent the last 17 years flying everything possible, including hot air balloons, sail planes, hanggliders, ultralights and airplanes. My FAA license allows me to instruct and fly commercially in both hot air balloons and airplanes. I have flown hot air balloons in Utah, Nevada, California, Mexico and primarily in Napa Valley for several years as chief pilot of one of the leading operations, Bonaventura Balloon Company. Having spent the last 20 years exploring the Canyonlands, I have become familiar with the many beautiful intricacies of this delicate landscape. Starting Canyonlands Ballooning is a dream come true, allowing me to blend my love of flight, the Canyonlands and meeting people from around the world all while sharing a custom adventure. It is my great pleasure to fly over the Canyonlands in our beautiful balloons and I look forward to sharing a safe, unique and memorable ride with you.

Maps of the Meeting Site

We'll be meeting at the Archview campground, 8.6 miles north of the Colorado River crossing on Hwy 191.

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Here's a higher zoom map of the same point. Drive past the fuel island through the opening on your right to the old school house.

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This is a link to the Alternate Meeting Site

This is a link to the Moab Airport