Since Barnstormer has inspired me with his recent trip report, I am going to try and do a better job of picture taking and sharing the experience. The down side is that everyone my tire of the number of Alaska trip reports, but I'm willing to risk it.

The proposed route as of now is Escalante, UT (1l7) ->Wells, NV (KLWL) -> Pendleton, OR (KPDT) -> Kamloops, BC (CYKA) -> Burns Lake, BC (CYPZ) -> Ketchikan, AK (PAKT) -> Skagway, AK (PAGY). From past experience, I doubt that this will end up being what I actually fly, but I have never had the opportunity to fly the coast yet, so I'm going to give it a shot. Looking to head out early Friday (5/27) and shooting for RON in Burns lake and finishing up Saturday, about 16 flight hours give or take 2 weeks, we'll see how that works out.

Chris

Gotta go right by PAGS on your way. Always welcome here...food, bed, whatever. Justin 907-209-0514

Thanks Justin, will certainly keep that in mind. Definitely plan on getting over for a visit at some point!

Chris

The proposed route as of now is Escalante, UT (1l7) ->Wells, NV (KLWL) -> Pendleton, OR (KPDT) -> Kamloops, BC (CYKA) -> Burns Lake, BC (CYPZ) -> Ketchikan, AK (PAKT) -> Skagway, AK (PAGY).

Ha Ha! You are an optimist aren't you.

Gump

Ha Ha! You are an optimist aren't you.

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Hey, gotta start somewhere . I can always head up the trench or sneak through the hills to Dease lake, scud run or sit for a month and wait for the weather to clear

Will be watching with jealous eyes Fly Safe!!!

If you end up going the inland route and through Atlin, let me know. Short flight from here over the hill if the weather cooperates.

Greg

If wx diverts you west early in the trip, Mary Kaye will be playing at the Eureka Opera House 7:00 PM on Friday the 27th, and 3:30 PM, Sunday the 29th, at the Piper Opera House in Virginia City.

Gump

Chris, 82WN just NW of Spokane, have a bed and food!
If you need a place for the night.
Have fun!
Be carefull cuttin through the rocks to the coast, there are 2-3 ways through there, hope it's good enough to go over.
Watch out for outflow winds if you do go low and there is a low off shore!

GregA wrote:If you end up going the inland route and through Atlin, let me know. Short flight from here over the hill if the weather cooperates.

Greg

Thanks Greg, always good to have options. Let me know when you are up that way, I love the Atlin, Teslin area, though I have never done more than fly over it. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to explore now that will essentially be in my backyard.

If wx diverts you west early in the trip, Mary Kaye will be playing at the Eureka Opera House 7:00 PM on Friday the 27th, and 3:30 PM, Sunday the 29th, at the Piper Opera House in Virginia City.

Gump

Thanks for the heads up, never know where I might end up.

M6RV6 wrote:Chris, 82WN just NW of Spokane, have a bed and food!
If you need a place for the night.
Have fun!
Be carefull cuttin through the rocks to the coast, there are 2-3 ways through there, hope it's good enough to go over.
Watch out for outflow winds if you do go low and there is a low off shore!

Thanks George.

Chris

A couple days early, but on the way


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slowhawk wrote:A couple days early, but on the way


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Fly safe Chris!!!

Post pics please....

Crzyivan13 wrote:

slowhawk wrote:A couple days early, but on the way


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Fly safe Chris!!!

Post pics please....

Hey, this wasn't in the forecast

I hope you took your BCP poster with you!

slowhawk wrote:

Crzyivan13 wrote:

slowhawk wrote:A couple days early, but on the way


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Fly safe Chris!!!

Post pics please....

Hey, this wasn't in the forecast

Dodging clouds

Pendleton, Or



Grand Coolie


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Lac Du Bose



Somewhere middle of nowhere BC


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Made it into Burns Lake, turns out there is a nice set of rooms with kitchenettes right on the field







12.75 hours today, Plotting for tomorrow


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Zzz wrote:I hope you took your BCP poster with you!

No, I got it for the pilot lounge in Escalante, I hope the place doesn't go down hill

Ketchican!



Ruff flight, had some scud running to do


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