RMR: Rick Goes Hot Air Ballooning

Rick attends the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships in High River, AB.

[@RubyNeumann]

Going on a balloon ride was always on my bucket list. I just could never justify the cost when I wanted to go. I wanted to go with my Dad when he was alive, but we never did. Now... don't know if my body could survive the landing, and I still can't justify the cost to go. But Rick Mercer went and I get to go on a ride. Not the same thing... but I have great memories of my bungee jump and skydive to fill that void. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@stitcher64]

I would love to spend a day or two with Rick. I'd be sore from laughing so much for a week.

[@skyebird3933]

Always wanted to go on a balloon ride. Thanks for the ride.

[@monaanderson4607]

My FAVOURITE Rick Mercer video. The pilot is wonderful. Rick is amazing as always, totally into the project. Love the hot dog. And the Landing was EPIC. Hahahaha

[@livelifeincolour]

Love that they show the camera man and his assistant who went to Comic-Con with him!

[@kimmariefaber4636]

That is something I have always wanted to do! I live in Quebec where St Jean sur Richelieu has an annual Festivale de Montgolfière, maybe I’ll try there!

[@55rose19]

Having Rick Mercer in High River made people laugh and feel better. His landing was close to our farmyard and I would say "yes" to welcoming a balloon landing in our yard, especially if RM was in the basket! I wonder if he knows just how good he makes people feel. He is Canada's Ambassador of Good Will and Fun.

[@MrJujitsu62]

RICK has way too much fun . Great stuff Mr. M .

[@argo12]

I would never think to bring hot dogs to cook on a balloon burner. Genius.

[@ginnielacy170]

I love hot-air balloons! Hot-air balloons are my favorite aircraft! They are so beautiful and colorful! I'd love to go in a hot-air balloon again!

[@kevinstephenson3880]

Love seeing things from Rick' perspective. Very entertaining eh?!

[@SilverSurge]

He has the best job!!!

[@txfotog]

Another great one!

[@keeperklint]

Glad he did something in High River

[@sunspot478]

I've always wondered ... When they're filling it up with hot air, how to do they prevent the flames from burning the canvas? Looks like it comes pretty close.

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

❤

[@2kzoltan]

The best one was when he went on that roller-coaster in Edmonton.

[@gagethedarkrailfan7417]

Nice video

[@mtdavidsongaming6462]

Because everyone else is saying it: Rick has the best job in Canada!

[@1eyedmonky]

HIGH River had a flood....probably should have seen that coming

[@sgtsnakeeyes11]

"High River"....that doesnt raise any alarms lol...

[@jamesarmstrong581]

But if it wasn't part of the show, he wouldn't be in character and he might not be anything like he appears on TV. Don't forget, he has a team of writers and producers, whom all contribute to make this happen. For all you know, in real life, he might be completely different from his TV persona.

[@mitchelreimer6934]

Don't blaspheme