Awesome experience with amazing views of the mountains and Boulder. Our pilot was both funny and informative, and Ben is the GOAT!

Gave a glider ride for my wife's bday. She is still flying high even after landing!! What a great group of professionals!! A super experience - I'm coming back as I want to go!! And I'm taking the whole family with me!!! read more

Mile High Gliding - Flight Instruction Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Apparently plane gliding is a thing in boulder... and it is a must do for any 1st-time visitors or even long time residents. My pilot was Doug Ball. He was extremely friendly and professional over the phone when booking the appointment as well as in person. Gliding can be a scary thing... you're going up pretty high... but Doug spent a good amount of the time on the introduction to gliding, going over what's going to happen, the safety features, as well as some helpful tips here and there on what to expect and what to do. This was very reassuring for a first time glider. The actual take-off was very quick and not bad at all, perhaps I got lucky with the wind but I'd say Doug as the pilot had a lot to do with that. We flew over all of boulder where Doug pointed out some landmarks and random facts about the town. Also pointed out some good places to eat/drink. (This was a great introduction to the town we were going to visit by car and foot later). We flew over the Flat Iron Mountains which was an amazing sight. I don't think I could have asked for a better intro to boulder or pilot for this experience. Me and my girlfriend had a blast! Thank you Doug, you really help make our trip really special. Highly recommend! read more

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I took an extended journey over the rockies that towed us to 12,000 feet before cutting us loose. I was already taken back by the absolutely gorgeous mountains on the way up that I forgot the fun part was coming back down! The views of Boulder and the surrounding rocky mountains were more breathtaking than Keanu Reeves and we could see so far! We saw all the way to the top of Pikes Peak from Denver! The ride down was a quiet, smooth journey. I did ask the pilot if he could add a few bumps and tight turns which he was totally willing to do. Mile High Gliding was the highlight of my summer and by far my favorite thing in Denver. 10/10 would glide again. read more

Mile High Gliding - Flight Instruction Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I had a one hour gliding flight with Jason at Mile High Gliding that was just awesome. This was a bucket list experience and it turned out even better than anticipated. The Boulder area has exceptional views and our flight covered the city/campus, Flatirons and foothills from Coal Creek to almost Nederland. The weather was perfect and there were additional thermals off the flatirons and under some puffy clouds Jason read perfectly that took us back up for more fun. The flight was smooth and full of adrenaline (but not scary). It's not as quiet as I thought it would be as there is a fair amount of wind noise (it's like riding down the highway with the windows down). I'd highly recommend the experience and Mile High Gliding. All the staff at MHG were professional, helpful and friendly. Jason is a fine pilot and interesting/fun person. I'll be doing it again some day. read more

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This was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience (although I might have to go again)! Everyone at MHG was friendly and easy to work with. My pilot, Luke, was very competent and made the entire flight special. A glider flight was on my list of things I have always wanted to do and Luke made it an even better experience than I could have imagined. I felt like a bird flying above Boulder and enjoying the gorgeous views on a sunny, peaceful day. If you're considering this, do it! read more

The last time I experienced the skies in a soar plane was more than half my life ago in another state. Recalling the thrill and peace from that time, I bought the S.O. an individual gliding experience for his birthday with Mile High Gliding over a year ago. He enjoyed it so much that he got us a double ride with these guys yesterday to celebrate our engagement! Therefore, this was my 2nd time dealing with this small company. Mile High Gliding is located on the north side of the runways of Boulder Airport. Drive too fast and you'll miss the run-down trailer that serves as their office. They have dirt parking right off Independence Rd. Walk into the trailer and you'll encounter a cramped space with a picnic table covered by magazines and flying paraphernalia. There probably was a bathroom stuffed somewhere inside the trailer, but I didn't look for it in this tiny "terminal," so I recommend that you should take care of business elsewhere before your appointment. The girl checked us off on the calendar and apologized that they were running a bit behind (15 min) due to the frost that had built up overnight on the canopy. Our pilot Elliot walked us out to our glider so we could help him push it onto the tarmac while keeping its wings level. Our plane was older, and because it had the double seat in the back, it wasn't one of the high performance ones. The double seat is behind the pilot; if I remember correctly in the single seaters, it's opposite so the passenger gets to sit up front and even get to pull the tow cable release. Luckily my fiancé (now) and I have small butts because this double seat was no larger than our single-seat couch: we were completely squashed in side by side! He had to put his left arm around me (awwww) for our shoulders to fit and align well inside the cockpit. Elliot showed us the air vent controls in case we got warm/cold, and then told us not to touch the brake or cable release handle. The tow plane was an old thing that looks nothing like anything I've ever seen. But both aircraft gained plenty of lift very quickly and we took to the skies in no time. The plane dragged us northwest. And oh, my love of flying returned! Commercial jets have taken the romance out of the experience, but in a soar plane without any engines, the pilot is in absolute control to find the best thermals, to determine which direction to go, and even what tricks to perform if he so desired. On my first flight many years ago, the pilot helped me experience vertical Figure 8s and plenty of barrel rolls in the sky. Though no barrel rolls happened Sunday in our 3-seater, we were still able to request what we wanted to see. My fiancé had paid for the Extended 1 hour flight, which took us over the foothills, Nederland, and towards the Indian Peaks and Longs Peak. The flight wasn't as quiet as I remembered (I think these 3-seaters aren't as aerodynamic as the high performance gliders), but it was the same gentle floating sensation as we drifted towards the Continental Divide. These views of the Rockies were from a perspective I never envisioned. Our pilot said, "I have the best job in the world!" and I couldn't disagree. Though it had been a cold morning and we were wearing down jackets, the tiny cockpit warmed up enough from the bright sunshine (I wish I had worn sunscreen), but we didn't need to open the air vents much either. We soared back north along the jagged spine of the Flatirons (and pretty close, I should say!), the CU campus and stadium, and downtown Boulder. Overall great conditions for soaring except for the fact that at this time of year, there aren't many thermals to catch. I did feel a little short-changed, though, as we hadn't been in the air for quite 1 hour. Still, the scenery was beautiful and the smooth sense of peace was astounding. These guys may appear a little disorganized, but they want to share this experience with you and are passionate about it. The do sell Gift Certificates. Great for all ages! read more

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Great Place, loved the experience. Would recommend to anyone close or far to come hear and soar a mile high!

Bought gift certificate for Goddaughter for Christmas- just used today! Staff very friendly and helpful- she had a great time on her City flight - well priced, experienced pilot. Would definitely recommend read more

Mile High Gliding - Flight Instruction Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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My wife and I did the Two Passenger City Flight (about 15-20 minutes long) and were super happy with how everything turned out. Brooks, our pilot, was very friendly and talked us through everything that was happening which helped shake any jitters we had before we took off. He clued us in on everything from our pre-flight info and getting the glider hooked up to the tow plane, to being in the air and saying that our glider was actually GAINING some elevation because of some of the wind that we were catching. Any other questions or concerns we had, whether on the ground or in the air, were answered in a way that made us feel extremely comfortable and allowed us to really enjoy the experience. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone else considering doing it! read more

I purchased a deal for a glider flight for two from Mile High Gliding last December. Mile High Gliding repeatedly rescheduled the flight (with only 3 hours notice) due to poor weather conditions. This went on every weekend for four months. Last week I had to reschedule the appointment due to a work emergency and called them with as much notice as possible (18 hours notice), but they did not receive my message until after our scheduled flight time since they do not regularly check voicemail. I even called more than once hoping they would get the message or answer the phone. They apparently didn't ever check voicemail over those 18 hours and let me know that my money was non-refundable and they are unwilling to reschedule the appointment since I did not give 24 hours notice. Mile High Gliding asked me to get in touch with Amazon Local, "get my money back and buy more flight lessons". It seems to me that they have set up a nice system of keeping people's money without delivering any flights. After four months of back and fourth with the company, I really just wanted my money back and to be able to forget about this whole negative experience. I absolutely do not recommend this company- terrible customer service and an irresponsible, dishonest company culture. read more

I just happened to stop by for my first glider flight while on a road trip across the country and I'm so thankful I did! It was a great welcoming atmosphere and everyone has been so great to me. This has been the highlight of my trip so far and I can definitely recommend the experience to everyone! If you're already a pilot, there is more to learn, if not, this is a fantastic intro into aviation! read more

I called three times to request a flight and no return phone call. Even if they were booked, at least give the courtesy of calling me back.

My daughter's aerospace class did a glider ride through Mile High Gliding and it was an incredible experience. Everyone was really friendly and she had an amazing experience seeing the Flat Irons and mountains and all of Boulder. Peak experience. Highly recommend them. read more

This was by far the best experience I've ever had, the staff was very kind and the gliders were smooth and clean. 10/10 would absolutely do again. read more

This was hands down my best experience in visiting Colorado. All of the staff were very friendly and the glider ride was over the top great . I originally was going to take the 40 minute flight, but opted for the longer 1 hour flight. I would encourage everyone to take the longer flight. You will be glad you did. The views were just amazing. I will definitely do this again on my next trip. read more

Due to weather conditions we were rescheduled. However there was an error in rescheduling. Nevertheless, Doug who seemed like he was in charge of scheduling was really nice and professional. He accommodated us and got us on another flight before our departure from Boulder. We had a blast! read more

We had such an amazing experience on the glider ride with Doug! He was very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to recommend places nearby to check out for us travelers! He was sure we were comfortable the whole ride and explained every things very well as they happened. We were able to experience g forces and play around in the glider before landing. What an adrenaline rush! Highly recommend! read more

Not sure what else they could do better. We got there, we glided, and we didn't crash. The pilot was a nice guy and the day we went out the flight itself was amazing; smooth and enjoyable. We got towed up into the foothills of boulder, glided around them for a bit, and then over and around Boulder before coming in for our landing. Wife and I both went and it's a tight fit. She's a tiny thing at 5'2" / 105 lbs and I'm 5'11" / 175 lbs. If you're much bigger than that you'd have a rough time in there. People complaining about price and weather are dumb. They need to pay the pilots, the owner needs to pay bills (insurance!) / make money, and you can't control the weather. read more

This is good as it gets! Fantastic experience from the best operator in Colorado. Try it out. They have the best friendly staff and great soaring conditions. There are few experiences like this left. I've been soaring since 1956 and enjoyed the best. This ranks up with the top. I had a checkout with some guy named Dave who has the best ground school for pilots I've ever attended. He was on staff here part time and the best instructor on earth. Been a 747 Captain and still excited about soaring. Showed me the local area and explained the Boulder soaring conditions to the exact areas. The owner, another Dave, was helpful and interested in my previous experience. These guys are here every day and so experienced and still excited about soaring to the point that I extended my stay in Colorado for another 2 days just to be here. Great conditions most days, and the days that were not so good I learned so much having lunch with Dave Seymour that I wish I could have recorded the conversation. I've been flying for a long time and felt that I learned more in these few days that I had since I started. Here is an example: Dave took me by his car to the walk the emergency field off the end of the runway in case of rope break. No charge for this, just did it out of extraordinary care for a fellow pilot. I have not experienced such care since flying in Germany. Go here and enjoy the comradery you want from a club at a commercial operator. Thanks to both Dave's. read more

Flew on a windy and before the flight I was told the air would be smooth. The ride was bumpy and I got motion sick. Flights are pricey, which the pilots claim is due to the cost of gas. 100LL AVGAS is between $5 and $6 per gallon. If the plane burns 10gal/hr and the tow is 20 minutes that is $15 to $20 in gas, but flights cost about ten times this amount. read more

I rarely write reviews, but the service we received from Mile High Gliding today was so poor that I am compelled to do so. I purchased a one hour flight as a gift for my husband, and he was given a forty minute flight. Considering the cost of glider flights, this is a significant gouge. I understand that weather/wind conditions are critical to what the pilot is able to do, but if the service is cut THAT short, I expect a partial refund. They were willing to offer nothing, not even a respectful apology for the decreased time. The pilot was in such a hurry to run and get his lunch that he left the next customers waiting on the tarmac so he could go do so. This and the disrespectful manner in which the owner handled my complaint, leaves me questioning whether the wind and weather were even an issue. I'm guessing the pilot was just in a hurry to get his break. It's unfortunate if they schedule their pilots so tightly that it requires short-changing customers for them to get their break. I am very disappointed, and cannot recommend this company. read more