569. Morning Flight to Deadman Falls via Tobiano, Savona, Deadman River Valley, Jun 8, 2026

Adventurous flight to Deadman Falls covering 155 km (96 mi) of very complex terrain with deep valleys, high ridges, and many lakes. The first leg was more or less in a north–south direction, which helped avoid direct sunlight in my face. Flying in and above the deep valley brought another challenge: the dark, cold shade on the east slopes and the already heated sunny slopes on the opposite side. It was a perfect setup for strong turbulence. It was a very good and cold flight, but not a relaxing one. Turbulence and strong wind flows kept me vigilant, always anticipating any potentially dangerous downdrafts.