YXT → YYD

Seven Sisters Peaks

A series of seven towering, jagged mountain spires that dominate the horizon between Terrace and Smithers.

Skeena River Canyon

The deep, winding turquoise waters of the Skeena River as it carves through the rugged Coast Mountain range.

Hazelton Glaciers

Permanent snowfields and small hanging glaciers visible on the north-facing slopes of the Hazelton Mountains.

Kispiox Valley

Vast stretches of old-growth temperate rainforest and remote river valleys stretching toward the north.

Hudson Bay Mountain

The massive peak overlooking Smithers, featuring the distinctive crater-like bowl and visible ski runs during descent.

Bulkley River

A wide, meandering river that guides the aircraft's path into the Smithers valley floor.

Telkwa Range

Rugged, plateau-like mountains to the southeast that provide a dramatic backdrop for the landing phase.

Yellowhead Highway Corridor

The thin ribbon of Highway 16 and the CN rail line tracing the valley bottom through dense wilderness.