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Stage 9 of the tour continues the journey through the natural beauty of the western USA and takes us back up to Canada, exploring the stunning Idaho wilderness and the beautiful Columbia River valley on the way to the famous volcanic peaks of Mount Hood, Mount St Helens and Mount Rainier. The final part of the stage will feature a look at the city of Seattle and a trip along the Fraser River in British Columbia, before finishing in Vancouver.<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1216 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 43 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KSLC(KSLC) to Great Salt Lake(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.92NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over the Great Salt Lake, passing Antelope Island on the way<\/p>\n

Great Salt Lake(POI1) to Willard Bay(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.95NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the smaller Fremont Island, turn northwest towards the Wasatch Mountain range. When you reach the large freshwater Willard Bay Reservoir, turn north<\/p>\n

Willard Bay(POI2) to KBMC(KBMC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.63NM Bearing: 344\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brigham City lies next to interstate 15, at the foot of the tall and narrow Wellsville Mountains<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBMC(KBMC) to Plymouth(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.54NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff, past the Wellsville mountains, then turning slightly west to meet up with I-15 as it heads north<\/p>\n

Plymouth(POI3) to Malad(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.82NM Bearing: 339\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-15 north past the town of Malad<\/p>\n

Malad(POI4) to I-15(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.68NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it passes through the hills<\/p>\n

I-15(POI5) to U58(U58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.79NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the hills, head northeast to the airfield on the east side of the town of Downey<\/p>\n

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

Flying from U58<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U58(U58) to Inkom(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.57NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-15 northwest along the valley. At the end of the valley it will turn west<\/p>\n

Inkom(POI6) to I-15(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.57NM Bearing: 265\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway west through the hills<\/p>\n

I-15(POI7) to Pocatello(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.45NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn northwest and pass to the east of Pocatello. Stay with the railway line through the western side of town<\/p>\n

Pocatello(POI8) to U36(U36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.16NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the railway rounds the mountain, head west across the reservoir to Aberdeen airport 4 miles past the western shore.<\/p>\n

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

Flying from U36<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U36(U36) to Water Tank Road(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.84NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west following the &quot;crop grid&quot; to the last irrigated field before bare land, then turn northwest<\/p>\n

Water Tank Road(POI9) to Lava Field(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.65NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over the Craters of the Moon lava flow. You should be heading in the direction of the tallest peak in the distant mountains.<\/p>\n

Lava Field(POI10) to Craters of the Moon(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.51NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still heading northwest, travel along the cinder cones of the Craters of the Moon National Monument, as they mark a path towards the base of the mountains.<\/p>\n

Craters of the Moon(POI11) to US-93(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.12NM Bearing: 230\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and follow US highway 93 southwest along the base of the mountains<\/p>\n

US-93(POI12) to U65(U65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.74NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will lead to the town of Carey, with the grass airstrip on the town&apos;s eastern edge<\/p>\n

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

Flying from U65<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U65(U65) to US-20(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.43NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow US highway 20 southwest from Carey as it cuts through the mountains<\/p>\n

US-20(POI13) to ID-75(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.53NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwest and fly along the base of the hills until you reach the highway, then follow it northwest into the Wood River valley<\/p>\n

ID-75(POI14) to ID-75(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.2NM Bearing: 329\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway northwest. After passing the ski resort towns of Ketchum and Sun Valley, the road will start to climb into the Boulder Mountains<\/p>\n

ID-75(POI15) to Cathedral Pines(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road as it turns southwest<\/p>\n

Cathedral Pines(POI16) to Galena(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.15NM Bearing: 301\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn back to the northwest to the end of the valley at Galena<\/p>\n

Galena(POI17) to Galena Summit(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.86NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn west to follow the highway as it descends into the Sawtooth Valley from Galena Summit<\/p>\n

Galena Summit(POI18) to U87(U87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.17NM Bearing: 310\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple of miles into the valley is Smiley Creek airfield, next to the highway<\/p>\n

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

Flying from U87<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U87(U87) to Redfish Lake(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.79NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the valley, past Redfish Lake<\/p>\n

Redfish Lake(POI19) to Cape Horn Mountain(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.46NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the valley, following state highway 21<\/p>\n

Cape Horn Mountain(POI20) to Bear Creek(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.07NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a junction of valleys where the highway turns away to the southwest, turn northeast and follow a smaller road climbing through another valley. After a few miles there will be a fork – take the right fork (northeast)<\/p>\n

Bear Creek(POI21) to Beaver Creek(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.95NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After just a mile or so, take the first valley to the left and head northeast<\/p>\n

Beaver Creek(POI22) to Beaver Creek(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.91NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, after just a couple of miles, there will be another junction where the small road turns north. Take the right valley to the northeast<\/p>\n

Beaver Creek(POI23) to Trail Creek(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.57NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A short leg continuing northeast will take you to a small mountain pass, and then down into another valley<\/p>\n

Trail Creek(POI24) to Trail Creek(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.01NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north down the new valley to where it will turn east. Pinyon Peak dominates the skyline ahead<\/p>\n

Trail Creek(POI25) to Diamond D Ranch(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.38NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east while descending along the valley to another valley junction at Diamond D Ranch<\/p>\n

Diamond D Ranch(POI26) to U72(U72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.13NM Bearing: 14\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading north from the ranch, you should see the airstrip a few miles ahead along the right hand curve of the valley<\/p>\n

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

Flying from U72<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 16.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U72(U72) to Loon Creek(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.1NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast along the valley, following Loon Creek<\/p>\n

Loon Creek(POI27) to Loon Creek(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.37NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Loon Creek(POI28) to Loon Creek(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.38NM Bearing: 308\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley around to the northwest, overflying the small Falconberry Landing Strip along the way<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 3.46NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the creek and valley as it turns to the north. The next airfield is just around the corner at the end of this valley so you will need to be low and slow<\/p>\n

Loon Creek(POI30) to C53(C53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.9NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A turn northwest around a large hill will reveal the airfield ahead. Beware of the short 1200ft runway<\/p>\n

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

Flying from C53<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 16.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

C53(C53) to Salmon River(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.84NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first leg of this flight is to the southwest, along the middle fork of the Salmon River, but you may need to first fly northeast to have enough room to turn around in the valley<\/p>\n

Salmon River(POI31) to Salmon River(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.47NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After overflying a dirt airstrip, follow the valley around to the west where you will pass another dirt strip before a sharp turn north<\/p>\n

Salmon River(POI32) to Salmon River(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.29NM Bearing: 310\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest over the river&apos;s switchbacks before it continues in a more orderly fashion along the valley<\/p>\n

Salmon River(POI33) to Salmon River(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.42NM Bearing: 291\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river valley northwest. The next airstrip is around the next corner so watch your speed and altitude<\/p>\n

Salmon River(POI34) to S81(S81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.09NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A tight turn to the southwest will point you to the US Forest Service&apos;s Indian Creek airstrip<\/p>\n

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

Flying from S81<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 16.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

S81(S81) to Pistol Creek Ranch(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.62NM Bearing: 212\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest along the valley, past another landing strip next to the river<\/p>\n

Pistol Creek Ranch(POI35) to Greyhound Campsite(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.87NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn south after the landing strip and continue following the Salmon River<\/p>\n

Greyhound Campsite(POI36) to Big Bend Campsite(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the next junction, follow the Salmon River to the southwest. Gain some altitude so you can cut the river&apos;s many corners<\/p>\n

Big Bend Campsite(POI37) to 02ID(02ID)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.58NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn south and lead you to Morgan Ranch airfield<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 02ID<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

02ID(02ID) to Sulphur Creek(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.27NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff head west along the valley, climbing along the way so you can leave the valleys and head directly west over the mountains<\/p>\n

Sulphur Creek(POI38) to Cascade Reservoir(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.94NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over the mountains until you meet the eastern shore of the large Cascade Reservoir, then turn north<\/p>\n

Cascade Reservoir(POI39) to KMYL(KMYL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.84NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you meet state highway 55 on the northern side of the reservoir, follow it to the town of McCall, and the airport at the town&apos;s southern edge<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 73.46 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KMYL(KMYL) to Wallowa Mountains(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 48.75NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 23 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head directly west after takeoff. This long leg will take you over the Snake River and to the southern area of the Wallowa Mountains. A large valley along the south of the range will lead you into the mountains. You&apos;ll be crossing over the higher parts of the range at about 8000 feet<\/p>\n

Wallowa Mountains(POI40) to Minam River(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passing by some of the taller peaks in the area, continue west over some higher terrain into another large valley which is heading northwest<\/p>\n

Minam River(POI41) to Minam River(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.33NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Minam River Valley and descend as it heads northwest<\/p>\n

Minam River(POI42) to Minam River(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.52NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Minam River(POI43) to 7OR0(7OR0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.37NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a left-right kink in the valley, you&apos;ll see two airfields. Land at the second one where the river turns north (Minam Lodge)<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 7OR0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

7OR0(7OR0) to Minam River(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north along the valley, gaining enough altitude to turn to the west out of the valley<\/p>\n

Minam River(POI44) to I-84(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.11NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you are able to, turn west and head out of the valley. You will cross the Grande Ronde River before crossing the Blue Mountains where you will meet Interstate highway 84 heading west to Pendleton. Follow the highway<\/p>\n

I-84(POI45) to KPDT(KPDT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.26NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport lies northwest of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 59.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPDT(KPDT) to Columbia River(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.85NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff to meet up with the interstate, then follow it west to the mighty Columbia River<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POI46) to Columbia River(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.55NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Columbia River southwest<\/p>\n

Columbia River(POI47) to 1S8(1S8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.78NM Bearing: 200\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the large wind farm on the south side of the river, look for the small town of Arlington with the airport at its eastern edge<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 1S8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1S8(1S8) to Columbia River(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.09NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Columbia River(POI48) to Miller Island(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.87NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river southwest, past the wider section of Lake Celilo and Miller Island<\/p>\n

Miller Island(POI49) to The Dalles(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.9NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest and overfly the Columbia River Regional Airport, which sits inside a large curve in the river. One of Oregon&apos;s most recognized landmarks, the stratovolcano of Mount Hood, is in the distance<\/p>\n

The Dalles(POI50) to 6OR2(6OR2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.88NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading southwest over the airport towards a small valley ahead, which is across the river and tucked behind a hill. The airpark is next to the road in the valley<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 6OR2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.93 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

6OR2(6OR2) to Columbia River(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.92NM Bearing: 300\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest back to the river<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 18.12NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west along the Columbia River Gorge<\/p>\n

Columbia River Gorge(POI52) to Columbia River Gorge(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.73NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river as it turns southwest and passes the Bonneville Lock and Dam complex. Further along you will pass the picturesque and popular Multnomah Falls, best viewed from the ground<\/p>\n

Columbia River Gorge(POI53) to KPDX(KPDX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.16NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the river to Oregon&apos;s major airport, Portland International<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 60.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPDX(KPDX) to Mount St Helens(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 40.49NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 19 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, turn north and head for Mount St Helens, famous for its major eruption in 1980 which reduced the summit height by 400 feet<\/p>\n

Mount St Helens(POI54) to WN55(WN55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.17NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the mountain peak, continue north over spirit lake then use the valleys ahead to descend into the Cowlitz River valley. The airfield sits just to the north of the river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from WN55<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

WN55(WN55) to Mount Rainier(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.56NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to another famous peak, Mount Rainier. Along with Seattle, it serves as a symbol of Washington State. Aim for the secondary peak on the mountain&apos;s eastern side, Little Tahoma, which is just over 11000 feet in elevation<\/p>\n

Mount Rainier(POI55) to Mount Rainier(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.78NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make a left circuit around the mountain<\/p>\n

Mount Rainier(POI56) to Alder Lake(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.69NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest from the mountain to Alder Lake in the distance<\/p>\n

Alder Lake(POI57) to 2W3(2W3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.82NM Bearing: 337\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

North of the lake is the town of Eatonville, with the airport on the eastern edge of town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 2W3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2W3(2W3) to Lake Kapowsin(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.31NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to a group of lakes, then turn northwest<\/p>\n

Lake Kapowsin(POI58) to Tacoma(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.18NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to the city of Tacoma. A flyover of the industrial area at the mouth of the canal should give a good view of the Tacoma Dome and downtown<\/p>\n

Tacoma(POI59) to KTIW(KTIW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.65NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the city, turn west and head to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which is just a mile east of the airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 39.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KTIW(KTIW) to WA-16(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.83NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to meet state highway 16, then follow as it heads north<\/p>\n

WA-16(POI60) to Bremerton(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.57NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway turns back to the northwest, head straight for the city of Bremerton and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard<\/p>\n

Bremerton(POI61) to Seattle Yacht Club(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.06NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a look at the shipyard, turn northeast and head for the large marina of the Seattle Yacht Club, which is just north of Seattle<\/p>\n

Seattle Yacht Club(POI62) to Seattle(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.32NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest and follow the shore past Seattle. To the left you&apos;ll get a great view of the Space Needle and the downtown area. Some of the buildings behind the Space Needle house the corporate offices and HQ of giant online retailer Amazon<\/p>\n

Seattle(POI63) to KSEA(KSEA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.08NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning south towards Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, there&apos;ll be more great views of the city and major stadiums as you fly over the container terminal<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 33.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KSEA(KSEA) to Renton(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.81NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast after takeoff, and over Renton Airport for a quick look at the Boeing Factory, the main manufacturing facility for the 737<\/p>\n

Renton(POI64) to Bellevue(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.24NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from Renton and follow the I-405 freeway to the city of Belleview. Just north of the city is an interchange with state highway 520. Turn and follow it east<\/p>\n

Bellevue(POI65) to WA-520(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.48NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the freeway as it heads east, then curves around to the north<\/p>\n

WA-520(POI66) to Microsoft(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.07NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The freeway will head north through a large technology park belonging to Microsoft, with their corporate HQ here in Redmond<\/p>\n

Microsoft(POI67) to Kirkland(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.11NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the Microsoft business park, turn northwest and back over to the I-405, then follow it north<\/p>\n

Kirkland(POI68) to Bothell(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.51NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-405 north to the interchange at Bothell<\/p>\n

Bothell(POI69) to Lynnwood(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.35NM Bearing: 309\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following I-405 northwest to Lynnwood<\/p>\n

Lynnwood(POI70) to KPAE(KPAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 337\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the large interchange with Interstate 5, head north to Paine Field which is home to the Boeing Everett Factory – the largest building in the world by volume<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPAE(KPAE) to Hat Island(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.62NM Bearing: 330\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the small island, Hat Island, after takeoff<\/p>\n

Hat Island(POI71) to Camano Island(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.61NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Hat Island, continue northwest along the length of Camano Island<\/p>\n

Camano Island(POI72) to Deception Pass(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.16NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the northern end of Whidbey Island, passing by the Naval Air Station<\/p>\n

Deception Pass(POI73) to Decatur Island(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.05NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn more to the west and head for Decatur Island<\/p>\n

Decatur Island(POI74) to KORS(KORS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.98NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn back to the northwest and pass to the west side of Blakely Island and along the large inlet of East Sound, at the end of which lies the airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 68.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KORS(KORS) to Sandy Point(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.37NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast across the Strait of Georgia to Sandy Point<\/p>\n

Sandy Point(POI75) to Chilliwack(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 35.82NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast across land and into the wide, flat valley ahead<\/p>\n

Chilliwack(POI76) to Fraser River(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.3NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet up with the Fraser River heading northeast into the narrowing valley<\/p>\n

Fraser River(POI77) to CYHE(CYHE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.4NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A right turn in the valley will lead you to the town of Hope and the grass airstrip to its west<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 76.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYHE(CYHE) to Hope(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.39NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast along the river past the town to your right<\/p>\n

Hope(POI78) to Hell’s Gate(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.64NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the Fraser Canyon to Hell&apos;s Gate, a narrow section of the river and popular tourist attraction<\/p>\n

Hell’s Gate(POI79) to Fraser Canyon(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.33NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north along the canyon as it gradually turns to the northwest and opens up. Another valley will soon open up to the west. Head down this valley<\/p>\n

Fraser Canyon(POI80) to Hannah Lake(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.32NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now heading west following the Nahatlatch River, you&apos;ll come to a chain of lakes where it turns southwest<\/p>\n

Hannah Lake(POI81) to Nahatlatch River(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.82NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it heads southwest<\/p>\n

Nahatlatch River(POI82) to Mount Widdess(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.48NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river makes a southern detour around Mount Widdess, you will come to another valley junction. Turn left and follow the smaller river southwest<\/p>\n

Mount Widdess(POI83) to Big Bend Peak(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.95NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it curves around to the right<\/p>\n

Big Bend Peak(POI84) to Big Bend Peak(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.02NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climb with the valley as it heads west to a dead end. Just before the end you will see an opening to the left leading to another valley<\/p>\n

Big Bend Peak(POI85) to Douglas Creek(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.06NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south into the next valley, then follow it southeast<\/p>\n

Douglas Creek(POI86) to Douglas Creek(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.37NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it descends southeast<\/p>\n

Douglas Creek(POI87) to CBB7(CBB7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it turns south before opening out at the mouth of the river. Tipella airstrip is on the other side running along the base of the mountain<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CBB7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CBB7(CBB7) to Lillooet River(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.79NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff, then turn southwest down the first valley available<\/p>\n

Lillooet River(POI88) to Sloquet Creek(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.76NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Sloquet Creek southwest along the valley<\/p>\n

Sloquet Creek(POI89) to Sloquet Creek(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 193\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the creek as it turns south, over a small mountain pass and into the Stave River valley<\/p>\n

Sloquet Creek(POI90) to Stave River(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.05NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Stave River southeast for a few miles. Where it turns away to the east, turn right into a smaller valley south<\/p>\n

Stave River(POI91) to Thomas Lake(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.53NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it curves around to the left<\/p>\n

Thomas Lake(POI92) to Osprey Mountain(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.88NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south, there will be a large valley opening out to the left (east). Ignore it and continue south into the higher, smaller V-shaped valley ahead<\/p>\n

Osprey Mountain(POI93) to Osprey Creek(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.38NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it turns slightly southwest<\/p>\n

Osprey Creek(POI94) to Pitt Lake(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.69NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will continue its turn to the southwest and down to Pitt Lake<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the lake to the head of the Pitt River<\/p>\n

Pitt River(POI96) to Fraser River(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.7NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Pitt River southwest to its meeting with the Fraser River<\/p>\n

Fraser River(POI97) to Annacis Island(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.51NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Fraser River southwest through the greater Vancouver area until you reach Annacis Island<\/p>\n

Annacis Island(POI98) to CYVR(CYVR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.63NM Bearing: 262\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A right turn to the west will have you lining up for an approach into Vancouver International Airport, and the end of this stage<\/p>\n

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