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Stage 4 of our trip takes us through parts of Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago and Inside Passage, before heading into British Columbia and the stunning beauty of western Canada<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 25 Total Distance: 1425 Total Time(125kts): 11 hours 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAJN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAJN(PAJN) to Admiralty Island(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.82NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest after takeoff and head across the channel and across Admiralty Island beyond it. Fly between the two peaks and you will be over a bay at the opposite side of the island<\/p>\n

Admiralty Island(POI1) to Icy Strait(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.05NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest across the waters of Lynn Canal and Icy Strait. Aim to overfly the tip of Point Couverden which juts out into the water ahead, and then towards the flat area of land to the left of the headland across the strait<\/p>\n

Icy Strait(POI2) to PAOH(PAOH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.93NM Bearing: 239\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning slightly to the right as you approach the land you should see Hoonah airport ahead at the base of the mountain<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAOH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 73.23 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAOH(PAOH) to Port Frederick(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.33NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest into the channel of Port Frederick, then turn left and follow it to the south<\/p>\n

Port Frederick(POI3) to The Narrows(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.48NM Bearing: 196\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the point where the channel narrows, turn left to the southeast and along the land valley ahead<\/p>\n

The Narrows(POI4) to Tenakee Inlet(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.59NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast along the valley until it reaches the waters of Tenakee Inlet at the other end<\/p>\n

Tenakee Inlet(POI5) to Moore Mountains(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.61NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once over water, head directly south and gain enough altitude to pass over the Moore Mountains ahead<\/p>\n

Moore Mountains(POI6) to Peril Strait(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.99NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once over the mountains, you will be flying over Hoonah Sound. Continue ahead to the south, there should be a large bay which narrows into a channel at its south end<\/p>\n

Peril Strait(POI7) to Kakul Narrows(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the channel as it widens out to the southwest. We will continue past a large inlet to the left before the channel narrows again. As the channel opens out into the open waters of Salisbury Sound, there will be another channel to the left. Fly southeast along this channel<\/p>\n

Kakul Narrows(POI8) to Neva Strait(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.34NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along Neva Strait as it passes to the left of the large island in the center, Partofshikof Island<\/p>\n

Neva Strait(POI9) to Neva Point(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.68NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following Neva Strait as it curves slightly to the right around the island before entering open waters at the other end<\/p>\n

Neva Point(POI10) to Olga Strait(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.94NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahead and slightly to the left you will see another channel cutting through the mountains. Fly southeast along this channel<\/p>\n

Olga Strait(POI11) to Kasiana Islands(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.4NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass through the channel, turn south over the open waters of Sitka Sound. Fly over the low lying islands, keeping the larger, hillier Middle Island to your right<\/p>\n

Kasiana Islands(POI12) to PASI(PASI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.11NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass most of the smaller islands, you should see Sitka Airport sitting on a flat island to your left<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PASI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PASI(PASI) to Sugarloaf Mountain(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After clearing the islands to the south of Sitka Airport, turn east you should see the volcano shaped Sugarloaf Mountain poking out of the water ahead. Pass to the right (south) side of the mountain<\/p>\n

Sugarloaf Mountain(POI13) to Bear Cove(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.15NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing east, you&apos;ll enter another small channel with some imposing mountains on the other side. Start climbing as you head for the gap in the mountains and then turn northeast into the narrow valley<\/p>\n

Bear Cove(POI14) to Mount Bassie(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.15NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue climbing as you fly towards the mountain pass ahead, and between the two peaks<\/p>\n

Mount Bassie(POI15) to Baranof Lake(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the mountain pass, descend as you fly northeast along the valley towards the large lake at its end, Baranof Lake<\/p>\n

Baranof Lake(POI16) to Chatham Strait(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.03NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass Baranof Lake and emerge from the valley into open water, turn to the right and across to the thin slivers of land that form the southern end of Admiralty Island<\/p>\n

Chatham Strait(POI17) to Frederick Sound(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.18NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the series of inlets and islands, continue east across the waters of Frederick Sound towards the western shore of Kupreanof Island<\/p>\n

Frederick Sound(POI18) to PAFE(PAFE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.1NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right upon reaching the shore and the town of Kake with its airport should be ahead, just near the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAFE(PAFE) to Hamilton Bay(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.76NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast along the coast from Kake and you will shortly come to a bay narrowing to a river at its east end<\/p>\n

Hamilton Bay(POI19) to Duncan Canal(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.13NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the bay and the river to the east, fly across the lowlands between the hills towards the small lake. From here, turn to the southeast and head for the bay which leads to Duncan Canal<\/p>\n

Duncan Canal(POI20) to Duncan Creek(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.86NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you start along the bay, a valley on its left shore will quickly open up to the east. Head down the valley<\/p>\n

Duncan Creek(POI21) to PAPG(PAPG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.53NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass through the valley, the town of Petersburg and the airport should be visible straight ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAPG(PAPG) to Horn Cliffs(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across Frederick Sound to the opposite shore<\/p>\n

Horn Cliffs(POI22) to Mallard Slough(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southeast and follow the shore. Continue over the small island and then over the marshlands of Mallard Slough<\/p>\n

Mallard Slough(POI23) to Dry Island(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.84NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn slightly more south and continue on over the river entrance and then some more river wetlands between the two mountain islands of Dry Island and Farm Island<\/p>\n

Dry Island(POI24) to Kadin Island(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.67NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you pass between the mountains, turn south and head for the left side of the island that sits in the middle of the bay ahead<\/p>\n

Kadin Island(POI25) to PAWG(PAWG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.56NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you pass the island, the town of Wrangell will be just to your left, with the airport running along the shoreline<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAWG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAWG(PAWG) to Woronkofski Island(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 221\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest from Wrangell across the bay and past the northern end of the large island ahead<\/p>\n

Woronkofski Island(POI26) to Stikine Strait(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.54NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south as you round the island and follow Stikine Strait to its southern coast. You should be heading towards a large &quot;W&quot; shaped valley entrance due to the hill at its center. Continue south into the valley<\/p>\n

Stikine Strait(POI27) to Mosman Inlet(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.8NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the mountains steepen on the sides of the valley, the waters of Mosman Inlet will appear – continue following until the inlet opens out into the bay<\/p>\n

Mosman Inlet(POI28) to Luck Lake(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.67NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you enter the bay, turn southwest over the group of small islands and across the bay. You will see another valley ahead with a lake at its center<\/p>\n

Luck Lake(POI29) to Luck Creek(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.38NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enter the valley and follow the lake as it makes a dog-leg turn to the left. At the end of the lake the valley will fork, take the right fork<\/p>\n

Luck Creek(POI30) to Prince of Wales Island(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the fork, there will be another choice of valleys. Ignore the one heading west and fly southeast down the narrower valley<\/p>\n

Prince of Wales Island(POI31) to Big Salt Lake(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.28NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you clear the valley, turn to the southwest and across the lowlands to meet the small highway ahead which will lead you to another inlet called Big Salt Lake<\/p>\n

Big Salt Lake(POI32) to PAKW(PAKW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.21NM Bearing: 209\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just ahead and to the left you should see the airport, just to the other side of a group of hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKW(PAKW) to Klawock Lake(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.25NM Bearing: 115\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast from the airport and fly along the length of Klawock Lake, then follow the road from the lake&apos;s end<\/p>\n

Klawock Lake(POI33) to Harris River(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.29NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east where the road forks and follow it as it leads through the small valley alongside the Harris River<\/p>\n

Harris River(POI34) to Grindall Island(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.26NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the river empties into the waters of Twelvemile Arm, continue east over the mountain and the lower terrain beyond. Once you&apos;re over the water again, head for the outcrop of land ahead, and the small island at its south end<\/p>\n

Grindall Island(POI35) to Tongass Narrows(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.16NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading east across Clarence Strait, then once you get closer to the coast on the other side you will see the waters of Tongass Narrows to the right. Turn southeast and fly along the right edge of the water<\/p>\n

Tongass Narrows(POI36) to PAKT(PAKT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.53NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ketchikan Airport is ahead on the right side of the bay, with the town across the water on the left<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 80.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKT(PAKT) to Mountain Point(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.81NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Takeoff, head southeast along the island at the centre of the narrows.<\/p>\n

Mountain Point(POI37) to Bold Island(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.35NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast, past the small town of Mountain Point to your left and over the lake filled island of Bold Island. Then continue southeast towards the outcrop of flat land ahead and slightly to the left<\/p>\n

Bold Island(POI38) to Revillagigedo Channel(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.99NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast across the water to towards the coastline ahead<\/p>\n

Revillagigedo Channel(POI39) to Cape Fox(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.09NM Bearing: 146\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the flat coastal area south to its southern most point of Cape Fox<\/p>\n

Cape Fox(POI40) to Dundas Island(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.89NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Cape Fox, turn slight south and head across the water to the tip of Dundas Island, the large island to the south<\/p>\n

Dundas Island(POI41) to CYPR(CYPR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.74NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After reaching Dundas Island, turn slightly back to the left and head across the bay where you should soon make out the town of Prince Rupert ahead, with the airport sitting on the outer edge of the large island to it&apos;s west<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYPR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYPR(CYPR) to Lelu Island(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast from Prince Rupert and you will shortly pass the industrial area and shipping terminal of Port Edward. Just after there, still continuing southeast, you will see the Inverness Passage cutting its way between the mountains<\/p>\n

Lelu Island(POI42) to Skeena River(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.34NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass through Inverness Passage you will enter a larger bay which is the head of the Skeena River. Turn left and follow it northeast<\/p>\n

Skeena River(POI43) to Skeena River(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the wide river valley northeast<\/p>\n

Skeena River(POI44) to Skeena River(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river as it turns to the east<\/p>\n

Skeena River(POI45) to Skeena River(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.95NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn to the northeast as it narrows<\/p>\n

Skeena River(POI46) to CYXT(CYXT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.47NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will continue winding its way through the valley northeast, eventually opening out before the town of Terrace. The airport is just to the south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYXT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYXT(CYXT) to Zymoetz River(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.64NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, meet up with the river north of the airport and follow it northeast where it will head back into a valley. As you pass the first mountain to your right, a smaller river valley will lead to the east. Turn right into this valley and follow the smaller Zymoetz River<\/p>\n

Zymoetz River(POI47) to Zymoetz River(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.16NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it twists southeast through the valley. There should also be a power line clearing following the valley<\/p>\n

Zymoetz River(POI48) to Zymoetz River(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river as it turns to the northeast and heads towards the larger mountains<\/p>\n

Zymoetz River(POI49) to Limonite Creek(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.49NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn sharply north. Follow it briefly until you see a smaller creek (and the powerlines) heading through a steep valley to the east. Turn right through the valley<\/p>\n

Limonite Creek(POI50) to Telkwa River(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.31NM Bearing: 52\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the creek through the valley where it will pass through a couple of lakes before the valley opens out and follows the Telkwa River, heading northeast<\/p>\n

Telkwa River(POI51) to Telkwa River(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.92NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river (or the powerlines) until they cross paths where the land flattens out more<\/p>\n

Telkwa River(POI52) to Smithers(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.46NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the intersection of the river and the powerlines, you can now turn northeast directly towards the town of Smithers, as the land between has lowered in elevation<\/p>\n

Smithers(POI53) to CYYD(CYYD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.98NM Bearing: 333\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from the town and the airport is just a couple of miles ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYYD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYYD(CYYD) to Babine Mountains(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.74NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading east from Smithers Airport, you will be heading towards the southern peaks of the Babine Mountains. Gain enough altitude to negotiate your way through these, after which you can descend to meet and then follow the highway heading northeast<\/p>\n

Babine Mountains(POI54) to Babine Lake(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.61NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will take you past the south edge of Chapman lake before heading towards some hills in the distance. As the road turns away, continue over the hills and towards the large quarry at the other side of the much larger Babine Lake.<\/p>\n

Babine Lake(POI55) to Takla Lake(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.34NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the quarry you should see a smaller L-shaped lake ahead. Follow the lake as it points the way east to the larger Takla Lake<\/p>\n

Takla Lake(POI56) to CAH5(CAH5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.45NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the Y-shaped Takla lake, you may see a small airstrip ahead at the join in the Y, but turn southeast and head across to the lake&apos;s far shore where it will shortly lead us to the larger Leo Creek airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CAH5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CAH5(CAH5) to Trembleur Lake(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.34NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast along the length of the lake, where it will soon narrow into a river. Follow the river southeast until it reaches the large Trembleur Lake<\/p>\n

Trembleur Lake(POI57) to Stuart Lake(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.17NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking southeast across the lake&apos;s opposite shore, you will see another river continuing the journey in the same direction towards the next large lake, Stuart Lake<\/p>\n

Stuart Lake(POI58) to CYJM(CYJM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.36NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the length of Stuart Lake where it will end at the town of Fort St James. Another river will lead south from the town and towards the airport, a couple of miles from the lake&apos;s southern shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYJM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYJM(CYJM) to Stuart River(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.81NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the river south, then southeast as it meanders through the countryside<\/p>\n

Stuart River(POI59) to Isle Pierre(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.03NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the point where the river turns sharply and disappears south, cut southeast and you should pass the medium sized Saxton lake, before meeting up with the Nechako river as it continues southeast<\/p>\n

Isle Pierre(POI60) to Prince George(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river as it twists and turns its way east towards the town of Prince George<\/p>\n

Prince George(POI61) to CYXS(CYXS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.29NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, the airport sits just to the southeast on the other side of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYXS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYXS(CYXS) to Willow River(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.63NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast from Prince George and you will meet a road and river heading into a shallow, wide valley<\/p>\n

Willow River(POI62) to Stoney Lake(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.63NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeps following the river as it winds its way to the southeast, where eventually it will lead you to a long lake, called Stony Lake<\/p>\n

Stoney Lake(POI63) to Two Sisters Mountain(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.28NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along to the other end of the lake and its two smaller companions, then turning slightly to the right, head for the tall twin peaked Two Sisters Mountain roughly 15 miles ahead. As you get closer to the mountain, aim for the valley to it&apos;s right side<\/p>\n

Two Sisters Mountain(POI64) to CAS3(CAS3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.84NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying along the valley for a few miles, you should see a small quarry area ahead. From there, Barkerville airstrip is directly south, hiding between the hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CAS3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CAS3(CAS3) to Matthew Valley Road(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.72NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast from Barkerville and follow the road which winds its way along the valleys southeast<\/p>\n

Matthew Valley Road(POI65) to Ishpa Mountain(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.73NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will soon take a tight turn to the east. When it does, turn east towards the tall peaks ahead<\/p>\n

Ishpa Mountain(POI66) to Matthew River(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.37NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you reach the mountain, you will see a lake valley to its left (northeast), and a valley with a river and road to the right, heading southeast. Turn southeast and follow the river valley<\/p>\n

Matthew River(POI67) to Quesnel Lake(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.58NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and road southeast, keeping the taller mountains to your left. The river will eventually turn south and meet Quesnel Lake<\/p>\n

Quesnel Lake(POI68) to Quesnel Lake(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.55NM Bearing: 156\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the point where the river meet the lake then start a left turn for the airfield<\/p>\n

Quesnel Lake(POI69) to CYWB(CYWB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.82NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airfield sits about half way up the mountain slope, tucked in behind a hill<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYWB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.41 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYWB(CYWB) to Quesnel Lake(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.83NM Bearing: 207\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the southwest and follow the lake<\/p>\n

Quesnel Lake(POI70) to Horsefly Lake(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.02NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach Quesnel Lake&apos;s T intersection, head south directly across the lake. You&apos;ll pass a small airstrip on the south shore before flying over land for another few miles where you will reach another long lake, Horsefly Lake<\/p>\n

Horsefly Lake(POI71) to Horsefly Lake(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.81NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and follow Horsefly lake west along its length. When you near the end of the lake, turn back to the south<\/p>\n

Horsefly Lake(POI72) to Murphy Lake(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.03NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south you will soon come to the end of another long lake which leads off to the left. Turn to the southeast and follow the lake<\/p>\n

Murphy Lake(POI73) to CDC5(CDC5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.72NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should soon be able to make out the airstrip, sitting at the southern shore of the lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CDC5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CDC5(CDC5) to Lang Lake(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.8NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just southeast of the airport is a smaller elongated lake called Lang Lake. Head to its eastern end<\/p>\n

Lang Lake(POI74) to Canim Lake(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the next large lake, Canim Lake<\/p>\n

Canim Lake(POI75) to Mahood Lake(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.11NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the length of Canim Lake, then to the next lake, Mahood Lake<\/p>\n

Mahood Lake(POI76) to Mahood River(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.26NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along the length of the lake as it heads east. At it&apos;s end it will meet up with the river flowing to the southeast. Turn to the left and follow the river<\/p>\n

Mahood River(POI77) to Clearwater River(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.88NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will meet with the Clearwater River and curve its way around to the south<\/p>\n

Clearwater River(POI78) to Clearwater River(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.63NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river as it heads south towards the town of Clearwater<\/p>\n

Clearwater River(POI79) to CCW1(CCW1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.31NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the town appears at the valley junction, the river will lead you southwest straight to the airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CCW1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 56.67 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CCW1(CCW1) to Vavenby(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.63NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the town and into the large valley beyond, where the river, highway and railway will all lead the way<\/p>\n

Vavenby(POI80) to North Thompson River(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.2NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the valley as it turns northeast<\/p>\n

North Thompson River(POI81) to North Thompson River(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.93NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

They valley will continue east<\/p>\n

North Thompson River(POI82) to Avola(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.52NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the valley as it turns to the north and past the town of Avola<\/p>\n

Avola(POI83) to North Thompson River(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north along the valley<\/p>\n

North Thompson River(POI84) to CYCP(CYCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.33NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will open out at the town of Blue River. The airport is just at the other side of town, running alongside the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYCP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYCP(CYCP) to North Thompson River(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.97NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest, then continue along the valley as it curls around to the north<\/p>\n

North Thompson River(POI85) to CA-5(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.95NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north along the valley. The North Thompson River will disappear west in to another valley, continue following the highway north<\/p>\n

CA-5(POI86) to CA-5(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.64NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway through the valley as it turns to the northwest<\/p>\n

CA-5(POI87) to Valemount(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.17NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn north again towards the town of Valemount, which sits in a wider valley<\/p>\n

Valemount(POI88) to CAH4(CAH4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you see the town, turn to the left and you should see the airfield at the edge of the valley<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CAH4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.41 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CAH4(CAH4) to Kinbasket Lake(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.95NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the town towards the lake<\/p>\n

Kinbasket Lake(POI89) to Kinbasket Lake(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.73NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast along Kinbasket Lake, which is a reservoir created by the Mica Dam and runs over 100 miles in length<\/p>\n

Kinbasket Lake(POI90) to Kinbasket Lake(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.76NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the lake as it heads southeast<\/p>\n

Kinbasket Lake(POI91) to Kinbasket Lake(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You eventually come to an open area of the lake where all of the arms of the lake meet<\/p>\n

Kinbasket Lake(POI92) to Mica Dam(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.83NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and head southwest over Mica Dam. The river will continue south from there<\/p>\n

Mica Dam(POI93) to Columbia River(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.13NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south through the valley<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POI94) to CA28(CA28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.2NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn to the southwest just before it narrows at a wedge shaped point of land which houses the airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CA28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CA28(CA28) to Columbia River(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.59NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the Columbia River south through the valley<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POI95) to Columbia River(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.91NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the river<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POI96) to Lake Revelstoke(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.95NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay along the river as it widens out at Lake Revelstoke and continues south<\/p>\n

Lake Revelstoke(POI97) to Lake Revelstoke(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake as it turns to the southeast<\/p>\n

Lake Revelstoke(POI98) to Lake Revelstoke(POI99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.05NM Bearing: 115\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the lake as it turns back to the south<\/p>\n

Lake Revelstoke(POI99) to Lake Revelstoke(POIA0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.64NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the lake<\/p>\n

Lake Revelstoke(POIA0) to Revelstoke(POIA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.87NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The lake will eventually turn southwest and narrow back into the Columbia river just north of the town of Revelstoke<\/p>\n

Revelstoke(POIA1) to CYRV(CYRV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.39NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will lead you past the town and to the airport at its south<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYRV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYRV(CYRV) to Illecillewaet River(POIA2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.07NM Bearing: 20\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just north of the airport, before the main part of town, you&apos;ll see a small river heading east into a valley along with the railway and highway. Head east into the valley<\/p>\n

Illecillewaet River(POIA2) to Trans Canada Highway(POIA3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.11NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the valley as it turns northeast<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIA3) to Albert Canyon(POIA4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.5NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will turn more to the east as it opens up at the town of Albert Canyon, then continue northeast<\/p>\n

Albert Canyon(POIA4) to Trans Canada Highway(POIA5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.92NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northeast through the valley<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIA5) to Glacier(POIA6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.13NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway all the way to the end of the valley, where the railway will disappear into the Connaught Tunnel, and turn north along with the highway<\/p>\n

Glacier(POIA6) to Rogers Pass(POIA7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.34NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will briefly head north before turning east near Rogers Pass<\/p>\n

Rogers Pass(POIA7) to Trans Canada Highway(POIA8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.17NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will head east before turning north into another valley<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIA8) to Heather Mountain(POIA9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.79NM Bearing: 329\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road as it heads north, with the summit of Heather Mountain to the right<\/p>\n

Heather Mountain(POIA9) to Kinbasket Lake(POIAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.22NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it turns right and curves around the base of Heather Mountain<\/p>\n

Kinbasket Lake(POIAA) to Columbia River(POIAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.54NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will head southeast where it will soon be met by the Columbia River and turn further to the south<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POIAB) to CYGE(CYGE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river down to the town of Golden. The airport is wedged in between the river and the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYGE(CYGE) to Kicking Horse River(POIAC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.1NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Golden, head east and follow the small river into the valley, which will then turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

Kicking Horse River(POIAC) to Trans Canada Highway(POIAD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.69NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and the Trans Canada Highway as they head southeast along the valley. It will soon open out into a larger valley where the highway will take a sharp turn to the north. Turn north with the highway<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIAD) to Trans Canada Highway(POIAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.16NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north with the highway and follow it as it turns northeast where the valley widens<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIAE) to Field(POIAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.42NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will cut northeast across the open valley before entering another valley along with the railway and river<\/p>\n

Field(POIAF) to Trans Canada Highway(POIAG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.84NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will pass the town of Field, and be dwarfed by the peaks of Mount Burgess, Mount Field and Mount Stephen as it travels northeast<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POIAG) to Lake Louise(POIAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southeast with the highway, It will be joined by the Icefields Parkway coming from the north and pass the famous hamlet of Lake Louise, with the world famous lake just to the west<\/p>\n

Lake Louise(POIAH) to Bow River Valley(POIAI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.19NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the highway as it heads southeast along the Bow River valley, until the river and highway will turn east towards the town of Banff<\/p>\n

Bow River Valley(POIAI) to Banff(POIAJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.68NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head towards the town of Banff and the small mountain behind it. To the south of the town you might see the grand Banff Springs Hotel<\/p>\n

Banff(POIAJ) to CYBA(CYBA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.16NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the northeast from the town and back towards the Trans Canada Highway as it also turns northeast. The airstrip is just to the left of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.15 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYBA(CYBA) to Canmore(POIAK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.82NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Banff, head southeast along the highway as it heads through the town of Canmore before turning east<\/p>\n

Canmore(POIAK) to Morley(POIAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.93NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads east, then northeast where you will emerge from the mountains and onto the great plains of Alberta<\/p>\n

Morley(POIAL) to CKY8(CKY8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.4NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road straightens out, start following the river to its left. The river will lead to waters of Ghost Lake, which has an airfield half way along on its north side<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CKY8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CKY8(CKY8) to Cochrane(POIAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.39NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east and follow the Bow River as it heads towards the built up area of Cochrane<\/p>\n

Cochrane(POIAM) to Crowchild Trail NW(POIAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.98NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave the river at Cochrane and follow the highway running east. It will turn gradually to the southeast and become a dual carriageway. Just after it enters the outer suburbs of Calgary it will meet a large freeway interchange<\/p>\n

Crowchild Trail NW(POIAN) to CYYC(CYYC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.16NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head directly east from the interchange and you will pass over the northern suburbs of Calgary before the destination airport<\/p>\n

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