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Want more mountain flying adventures?

These providers help you explore great heights

Explore the backcountry: Try out the short, rugged airstrips found near the mountains and canyons of Idaho. McCall Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars, based at McCall Municipal Airport (MYL), McCall, Idaho, offers comprehensive courses, excursions, two-day comprehensive courses, and individual instruction. www.mountaincanyonflying.com.

Land at Leadville: At 9,933 feet msl, Lake County Airport (LXV) in Leadville, Colorado, claims the title of North America’s highest elevation airport. Fly there with the help of Specialty Flight Training, Boulder, Colorado, whose CFIs will help you explore the Rocky Mountains safely. www.specialtyflight.com