SEA → DEN

Mount Rainier

On standard southbound departures, the plane often banks around the mountain, providing an incredible close-up of the crater.

Mount St. Helens

Clear views of the horseshoe-shaped crater and the blast zone from the 1980 eruption.

Mount Adams

The second-highest peak in Washington is often visible simultaneously with St. Helens.

Great Salt Lake

In the distance to the south, the shimmering salt flats and water of northern Utah can be spotted.

Rocky Mountain National Park

During the descent into Denver, look for Longs Peak and the high alpine tundra of the Continental Divide.

The Flatirons

The iconic slanted rock formations of Boulder, Colorado, are visible just minutes before landing.

Mount Rainier

Depending on the departure path, the north face of Washington's highest peak dominates the horizon shortly after takeoff.

Sawtooth Mountains

The rugged, jagged granite spires of central Idaho's wilderness are visible mid-flight.

Grand Teton National Park

Look for the iconic sharp peaks of the Tetons and the Snake River winding through the valley in Wyoming.

Wind River Range

A massive stretch of glaciated peaks in western Wyoming, home to Gannett Peak.

Denver Skyline

On many approach patterns from the north, the downtown skyline is visible against the backdrop of the mountains.