Margaret – Pilot
Margaret Rose Breffeilh spent her childhood summers riding in balloons with her uncle all around the state of Wyoming. While in college she was offered the opportunity to chase for him in Jackson Hole, Wy. and quickly became enchanted. In 2003 she began her journey to becoming a commercial balloon pilot while completing her college degree in Chicago for Choreography. She received her private rating in 2005 and commercial certificate in 2008. Margaret then opened Elevated Ballooning in 2011 in Jackson Hole. In that same year she also took on the roles of organizer and balloonmeister for the Teton Valley Balloon Rally. After enjoying the small town of Driggs, she moved Elevated Ballooning to Teton Valley as well. Margaret has flown in numerous balloon events all over the west and has experience flying in the tiniest of balloons (cloud hoppers) to some of the largest (passenger ride balloons which can take up to 20 people). In the winter (the local off season for ballooning) she spends time with her family and dotes on her feisty Chihuahua. She loves sharing her passion for ballooning and looks forward to meeting new people through flying.
Alisa – Pilot
Alisa started her balloon career in Phoenix, Arizona chasing balloons through the iconic Sonoran desert. Her love for balloons has only grown from there and coupled with her love of travel, has taken her to many incredible places. Flying over the Black Hills in South Dakota, participating in the worlds largest balloon festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or spotting wildlife while flying near Saguaro National Park are some of her favorite ballooning highlights. Alisa has been enjoying her first season flying in Teton Valley and is excited to share the experience with others! If you want to swap travel stories, Ask her about her adventures backpacking though South East Asia or driving to Alaska.
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