# Very cool live coverage of Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 6, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504 "2013-10-06T13:45:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/1 "2013-10-06T13:45:25Z")
A mass ascension is currently underway at the [Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta](https://www.google.com/search?q=albuquerque+balloon+fiesta&safe=off&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ZWdRUsrIK5DiyAH4jIDoCQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643&dpr=1). Conditions are perfect this morning; over 500 balloons are here this year. Mass ascensions will take place every morning through next Sunday (weather permitting). All the local tv stations provide coverage: [KOB TV Ch. 4](http://www.kob.com/article/12148/index.shtml?cat=10113) [KOAT TV Ch. 7](http://livewire.koat.com/Event/Albuquerque_International_Balloon_Fiesta_Live_Updates_and_Streaming) [KRQE TV Ch. 13](http://www.krqe.com/balloon-fiesta-2013) ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/2 "2013-10-06T15:01:42Z")
Well, that’s pretty much it for today. Most of the balloons are back on the ground. Tune in tomorrow morning when it all happens again! Weather permitting, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/3 "2013-10-06T21:58:52Z")
America’s Challenge (gas balloons) launches tonight; will there be live coverage for them? ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/4 "2013-10-06T23:15:19Z")
I can’t find any definite answer right now; [here is the Balloon Fiesta website](http://www.balloonfiesta.com/). Click on the Gas Balloons tab for more info. They are saying the America’s Challenge launch is scheduled for around 6:15 pm Mountain time (about an hour from now). The KOAT link in the OP appears to have a live webcam at Balloon Fiesta Park so that may show the launch. Edit: I believe those are the gas balloons visible on the KOAT webcam. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/5 "2013-10-06T23:23:59Z")
It looks like the KRQE link also has a live webcam going. No commentary on either one. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/6 "2013-10-07T01:33:18Z")
Nope. Fiesta cams are showing hot air. I don’t know why they never repositon for gas launch. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/7 "2013-10-07T02:32:47Z")
Sorry to hear that. I drove over and watched it from a vantage point a couple of miles from the park. When I left the KRQE cam was showing a wide-angle view of the park and the gas balloons were visible. When I got back they were showing the same view. You can track their progress [here](http://balloonfiesta.com/GasTracking/2013/). ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/8 "2013-10-07T13:37:12Z")
Another mass ascension is underway this morning. Click on the links for the local TV stations in the OP to watch. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/9 "2013-10-08T02:25:06Z")
> [@Bumbershoot](#): > > Sorry to hear that.\*\* I drove over and watched it \*\*from a vantage point a couple of miles from the park. > You can track their progress [here](http://balloonfiesta.com/GasTracking/2013/). I don’t like you anymore! I wish I was close enough to go over. At least I got to play with both helium & hot air on Saturday (separate events, both somewhat locally) Like the rest of Fiesta, you can get (fairly) close to the inflation/launch of these balloons, I suggest watching up close next year. 4/5 are going for their second night. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/10 "2013-10-08T03:11:02Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > I don’t like you anymore! > I wish I was close enough to go over. At least I got to play with both helium & hot air on Saturday (separate events, both somewhat locally) > > Like the rest of Fiesta, you can get (fairly) close to the inflation/launch of these balloons, I suggest watching up close next year. > 4/5 are going for their second night. You know, I might have to do that next year. My biggest complaint about the Fiesta is dealing with the crowds, but since the gas balloon launch isn’t usually done when the park is most crowded, it could work out. Plus I could take the shuttle and not have to deal with traffic. Okay, it’s settled- next year I’m going back inside the park! Edit: And I didn’t know one of the teams had landed until I saw your post. Last I checked all five teams were still in the air. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/11 "2013-10-08T14:54:56Z")
Two balloons just landed in our parking lot here at work. They don’t usually come this way (NW of the park) but when the wind is right we see them go over. First time they ever landed here, though. Pretty cool! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/12 "2013-10-09T00:59:58Z")
Sullivan/White landed, then Bryant/Cayton stayed up just long enough to get a few miles further to move second place. It looks like Fricke/Cuneo are going to be the only team over 1000 miles & to maybe see sunrise over Canada! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/13 "2013-10-09T09:10:58Z")
Fricke/Cuneo are out over the middle of Lake Superior! :eek: Come on team, stay aloft until you reach Canada. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/14 "2013-10-09T09:30:14Z")
They’ve crossed the border but are still over the Lake. Water landings at night are definitely NOT advised. ---
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/15 "2013-10-09T10:56:32Z")
They are also usually avoided during the day, if possible. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/16 "2013-10-09T13:14:53Z")
No updates in almost 2 hours and they were coming in pretty often, even in the middle of the night. I’m going to guess that they landed in a remote area of Pukaskwa National Park and haven’t been found yet. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cool-live-coverage-of-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/670504/17 "2013-10-09T13:31:57Z")
Well, I was close! They landed 25-30 miles outside the border of Pukaskwa National Park.