Stillwater Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 When I started my working day as a commuter pilot in Revelstoke it appeared to be a beautiful Summer evening: Clear blue sky, mild temperatures... Some ice left on the mountains, adding a bit of contrast to the views: Mica Dam just below, which generates more power than a nuclear power plant ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Dam ). Well, the settlement named Mica did not take much profit from that - it is now in the middle of the next picture: under Kinbasket Lake... Climbing on the way to Jasper: Mt. Clemenceau: Columbia Icefield... ... and crossing Mt. Columbia I felt like I suddenly arrived in Winter! At least, Air Greenlands pilots are routined under these conditions. Looking down on Athabasca Glacier I spotted an interesting structure: Maybe this needs another visit with a copter or ski plane. Could this be a research station or camp? Getting back into Summer at Jasper... ... and finally into Valemount: The mountains and glaciers here are fantastic! Plane: Carenado KingAir 200. REX real weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi stu Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 great set and narration stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 What a great set Gerold. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 These are grand shots Gerold , thanks for posting these gems . : Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wowzing shots here Gerold! love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Very interesting flight. Thanks for sharing these. Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Fantastic shots and great trip again Gerold. The structures you see at Athabasca Glacier are some tourist buses like this one: http://www.outdoor-magazin.com/sixcms/media.php/6/OD-2013-Adv-Explorer-Brewster-Ice-Explorer.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 They don't get any better than this. Enjoyed your trip and narration Gerold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Top shelf stuff there Gerold, the scenery and plane work well together !! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thank you all for the comments. And a very special thanks to Karsten for his detail information. I have never seen that before, great link. Fantastic shots and great trip again Gerold. The structures you see at Athabasca Glacier are some tourist buses like this one: http://www.outdoor-magazin.com/sixcms/media.php/6/OD-2013-Adv-Explorer-Brewster-Ice-Explorer.jpg I do expect a lot from orbx sceneries, but I did never expect to learn such a thing during a scenic flight. Chapeau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thank you all for the comments. And a very special thanks to Karsten for his detail information. I have never seen that before, great link. I do expect a lot from orbx sceneries, but I did never expect to learn such a thing during a scenic flight. Chapeau! You're welcome. There is also a lodge with some more buses. A very detailed scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Pugwash Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Enjoyed the tour Gerold, great pictures and narration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 You're welcome. There is also a lodge with some more buses. A very detailed scenery. Oh, that is something you got to give me some hints to find it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Great shots!, really nice to see this area again, btw there are also lots of other little surprises out there, so dont forget to check your Google Earth KML for clues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 very nice set of shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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