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GuideInside the Basket Interview Archive
Inside the Basket - Marissa Vereb, Pilot
June 17, 2025
Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes pilots from all over the world and launches 500+ balloons, making the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® the largest gathering of hot a…
Inside the Basket - Dylan Winn, Balloon Fiesta Navigator
May 15, 2025
It has been said that the volunteers of Balloon Fiesta are the heart of the event! Each year, hundreds of Navigators volunteer their time to guide guests and ensure a great event experience. I…
Inside the Basket - Nate Herrera, Balloon Fiesta guest, and Visual Storyteller.
April 29, 2025
For Albuquerque locals, the Balloon Fiesta is an integral part of life in October, as hundreds of balloons fill the skies each morning. In this month’s Inside the Basket, we hear from N…
Inside the Basket - Zack Griego, Pilot
December 10, 2024
Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes pilots from all around the world, launching 500+ balloons, making the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® the largest gathering of hot air balloons…
Inside the Basket - Doug Hinebaugh, Photographer and Social Media Manager
November 19, 2024
Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes and works with members of the media during the event from all media platforms including broadcast, print, photography and digital media. These members embark…
Inside the Basket - Becky Wood, Social Media Influencer and Travel Blogger
October 28, 2024
Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes and works with members of the media during the event from all media platforms including broadcast, print, photography and digital media. These members embark…
Inside the Basket - Alain Bard, Balloon Pilot
September 10, 2024
There will be 106 Special Shapes balloons flying in the 52nd event, and 16 making their Balloon Fiesta debut this year! In this month’s Inside the Basket, get to know pilot Alain Bard fr…
Inside the Basket - Triston Garcia, Official Balloon Fiesta Photographer
August 13, 2024
Capturing the splendor of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is no small feat. Each year, our dedicated team of Official Balloon Fiesta Photographers embarks on the exhilarating chal…
Inside the Basket - Balloon Pilot Andrew Strang and his team Sky Adventures
July 15, 2024
Adventure seekers travel from across the world to attend Balloon Fiesta. In this month’s Inside the Basket interview, we hear from pilot Andrew Strang and his team at Sky Adventures, who…
Inside the Basket - Kyle McConahy, Balloon Fiesta Navigator
June 13, 2024
The phrase “it takes a village” comes to mind when creating a successful Balloon Fiesta event. Each year, hundreds of Navigators volunteer their time to guide guests and ensure a g…
