Welcome To The Adventures Of The Clutch Crew!

There was a time ...... A long time ago on some old forgotten hot air balloon launch field the Clutch Crew came into existence and became a family.  It was actually a couple of years later in 1986 that we formalized as a Hot Air Balloon Chase Crew. Since then, the heart and soul of the Clutch Crew has been based on having fun and at the same time getting the job done to the best of our abilities. As a result, we developed the reputation of always being there to catch the balloon when it returns to earth.

Through the years we have always invited anyone who is interested in learning about crewing for Hot Air Balloons to join us and as a result our ballooning family has grown and is now a diverse collection of peoples that gather from all over the world to join in the magic that is Hot Air Ballooning. Some are new comers to the group while others are 2nd and 3rd generation and together we are The Clutch Crew.

This site is a collection of stories, photos, and videos of some of our adventures.  Come join us in the fun.