VH-KDK Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 A scenic flight from Smithers to Woodcock in British Colombia. Smithers is situated in the Bulkley Valley founded in 1913 as a regional HQ for the Grand Trunk Pacific Rwy. The Bulkley River flows past the town providing excellent fishing and skiing at the nearby Hudson Bay Mountain are two of the areas main attractions. Extreme sports are also popular in the rugged surrounds. Take off from Smithers recently extended runway. The locals are known as Smithereens. Hudson Bay Mountain provides world class skiing both downhill and cross country as well as other snow activities. The Bulkley Valley is on the right but we are going down the Kitseguecla Valley. Leaving the Bulkley Valley. Taltzen Lake Kitseguecla Valley. The Nipples The Skeena River which is the second longest river in BC. Hazelton Peak is above the aircraft. Kitseguecla at the junction of the Skeena and Kitseguecla Rivers. Here we follow the Trans Canada Hwy 16 that also passes through Smithers. Seven Sisters Peaks. Kitwanga Artemis Peak. Coming in to land at Woodcock airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fantastic set of shots Martyn . What weather program are you using ? . I really thought the clouds were excellent . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fantastic set of shots Martyn . What weather program are you using ? . I really thought the clouds were excellent . John G'day John thanks for commenting. I use a set I created on REX. I like flying with the clouds but not a good idea when there are mountains. I was going to fly around Hudson Bay Mountain(pic2) originally but decided against it because of the peak being partially obscured. Getting over the flu yet? Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fantastic set! The clouds and the the colour of the sky are quite amazing... Thanks for sharing these. Mallard (but - seriously? "The Nipples"? In an area with "Seven Sisters" and the name of the destination? What were they thinking at the time when they settled the area?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Verry nice set, fully agree whith all above here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughp Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great set and documentation! "The nipples" seems a fine place name to me- no ruder than "Grand Tetons" surely? But yes perhaps the first settlers were missing home and loved ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fantastic set! The clouds and the the colour of the sky are quite amazing... Thanks for sharing these. Mallard (but - seriously? "The Nipples"? In an area with "Seven Sisters" and the name of the destination? What were they thinking at the time when they settled the area?) Thanks for all your kind comments. Obviously the first settlers didnt take any sheep with them! Maybe I will have to look into the meanings of some of the native place names. I should have given the set an R rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Verry nice set, fully agree whith all above here! +1' I really appreciated the description of the route flown, now to create a flight plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great set of shots there. Cheers Karsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgreenwo Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Wow, Fantastic scenery. Great settings on the shots they all look superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great set and looks like it was a fun flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fine set i do like them. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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