First get some good information and or training on mountain flying.
Weather problems can become far more of a problem in a canyon at 11,000
ft. There are also rules on how to fly through a pass.

That said I once flew the pass just west of yellowstone unaware heading
west that it was just to the south on the other side. What a view! I
would also suggest a dip south to the grand canyon also a great view.

My trip was in a Mooney M20C and I had no problems.

Ron Gardner

Peter von Tresckow wrote:

Hi, I am in the planning stage for a trip from Kenosha (SE Wisconsin)
to San Diego to visit my brother this summer. This will be my firsrt
time in the mountains, and I was looking for some help picking the
route. So far I have picked up the WACs for the general area for
planning, and I was thinking of a northern route through SD with
perhaps a stop in Yellowstone on the way there and roughly following
route 66 on the way home.

What are some of the routes that would be acceptable in a 172SP or a
180 HP archer.

Thanks

Peter von Tresckow

P.S. I am planning on taking some dual in the mountains as well any
suggestions for that also??