About Lake Tahoe Balloons

Lake Tahoe Balloons was established in 1992. The company has successfully operated flights over Lake Tahoe for well over a decade. Our Company is committed to providing Lake Tahoe Visitors and locals alike with a world class adventure by placing a very high emphasis on customer service, safety and quality.

With decades of experience in Aviation, Marine and Hospitality Operations, each and everyone of our staff offers something unique and valuable to our company. Our pilots, all FAA certified instructors, are the most qualified professionals in this region, averaging 25 years experience. All of our ship Captains hold U.S.C.G. 100 ton masters licenses. The "Tahoe Flyer", the world&##39;s only Hot Air Balloon launch and recovery vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified. Our fleet of brand new, state of the art Hot Air Balloons are the newest and safest luxury aircraft available in the world today featuring secure, high sided, separated compartments.

Tammy Hoy / Operations Director
Tammy has a degree in Hospitality Management and has spent over 15 years working in the travel and hotel/convention industries. After receiving her degree in hospitality management, she went on to manage some of the largest conventions in the nation, ranging from 10 to 5,000 people. Working for the likes of Walt Disney himself at the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida, she has studied and been exposed to nothing less than 5 star customer service and understands the importance of implementing this service for her guests during their travels. Tammy has traveled to most parts of the world including Africa, Mexico and Asia experiencing a variation of cultures and recreational activities. Bringing all of these experiences together to provide you with a remarkable adventure while in Lake Tahoe!

Harley Hoy / Flight Director
Harley has been a licensed Captain for over 30 years holding a U.S.C.G. 100 ton masters license and a licensed pilot for over 25 years of various aircraft. Aircraft are his primary hobby while boating has been his livelihood. He has spent most of his time designing, building, renovating and operating boats of many different styles. He has consulted for, designed and owned passenger boats and tour companies in New York, Michigan and Florida. He has built his own 50 passenger paddlewheel boat offering tours on the St. Johns river in Florida and most recently has been purchasing and renovating Amphibious Military Vehicles for tour company resale.

Mark Boulet / Instructor / Pilot

Aaron Dieringer, Pilot
Aaron comes to Lake Tahoe Balloons with an extensive aviation background. He began flying airplanes at the age of 15 and quickly climbed his way up the aviation ladder gaining his commercial pilots license and instructor rating. During his career he has been a flight instructor and a cargo pilot flying throughout the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Throughout the years, Hot Air Ballooning has become Aarons real passion. He has also received his commercial hot air balloon license along with instructor rating. Since joining Lake Tahoe Balloons years ago, Aaron has successfully completed training and received his U.S.C.G. 100 ton masters license enabling him to operate the Tahoe Flyer.