Above All Balloon Rides invites guests to experience the Albany area from an unforgettable new perspective. Led by owner and FAA-certified pilot Scott Griswold, this trusted local team combines a deep passion for ballooning with a...
Above All Balloon Rides invites guests to experience the Albany area from an unforgettable new perspective. Led by owner and FAA-certified pilot Scott Griswold, this trusted local team combines a deep passion for ballooning with a...
This was my first time flying in a hot air balloon and I am thrilled that my first time was with Scott and his crew. They were professional, knowledgeable, safe and extremely friendly! We landed after about an hour of flight and I wanted to go back up into the air to do it all over again! The coolest experience ever! If you’re looking for a unique experience to see the sunrise over the fall foliage of the Hudson Valley or any of season, you need to call Scott immediately and book this experience. We met early in the morning and got to witness them fill up the balloon. Myself and three friends loved being able to be apart of that process! It added to the fun and excitement of going up in the sky. When in the air, it was pure magic to watch the sun rise over the landscape! Scott was so knowledgeable about the area. Words and pictures do not do justice to the landscape! I was pretty nervous about the landing since I’ve never experienced a hot air balloon ride. I was assuming the landing would be kind of rough, similar to an airplane landing. It was so light. Scott is definitely a professional! After landing, we packed up the balloon, drove back to our launch location together and celebrated with a beverage! So grateful to Scott and his team for making the most magical and memorable experience for us! I cannot wait to go back in the air with my family!
Sarah Mogliazzi
October 23, 2026
This was my first time flying in a hot air balloon and I am thrilled that my first time was with Scott and his crew. They were professional, knowledgeable, safe and extremely friendly! We landed after about an hour of flight and I wanted to go back up into the air to do it all over again! The coolest experience ever! If you’re looking for a unique experience to see the sunrise over the fall foliage of the Hudson Valley or any of season, you need to call Scott immediately and book this experience. We met early in the morning and got to witness them fill up the balloon. Myself and three friends loved being able to be apart of that process! It added to the fun and excitement of going up in the sky. When in the air, it was pure magic to watch the sun rise over the landscape! Scott was so knowledgeable about the area. Words and pictures do not do justice to the landscape! I was pretty nervous about the landing since I’ve never experienced a hot air balloon ride. I was assuming the landing would be kind of rough, similar to an airplane landing. It was so light. Scott is definitely a professional! After landing, we packed up the balloon, drove back to our launch location together and celebrated with a beverage! So grateful to Scott and his team for making the most magical and memorable experience for us! I cannot wait to go back in the air with my family!
Sarah Mogliazzi
October 23, 2026