Scenic trips over the mountains out west often require creative flight planning. The smaller the aircraft, the more “scenic” the trip. That’s the whole point, so not worrying about how long it takes to make the final destination goes a long way to lighten the risk burden. Then, go in good weather to enjoy the scenery and the lack of clouds, storms, ice, and turbulence. But a flight like this can still be a handful, starting with the preparation.
Swing South
