After showing George around the local trails, he decided to return the favour with a gratis ride in a helo. He’s taking a mountain flying course in Penticton, so he’s got some hours to fill. In spite of the Pixies t-shirt, I took him up on the offer (punk rock and pilots……hmmmmmmmmm).

Another average day in the Okanagan, as we head out over Skaha Lake.

This is Penticton, looking south from Okanagan Lake to Skaha in the distance.

George didn’t do all the flying. After doing a recce overflight of Ellis Canyon, the instructor took the controls and put on a clinic of how to fly through tight spaces.

This is one tight canyon. At times, it was less than one rotor width to either side. The guy is so smooth, you felt like you were cruising Main Street.

Now if I can only convince them to drop me off at the top of Snowy Mtn. with my bike…