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🍂 PNOA Maple Pass Loop & Blue Lake 2-Day Larch Trip | PNOA枫叶口环线与蓝湖两天一夜赏松落叶松之旅 🍂

October 11 @ 8:00 am – October 12 @ 5:00 pm PDT


Leader

Allan

>> About the event

📍 Location / 地点: North Cascades National Park, WA | 华盛顿州北喀斯喀特国家公园

📅 Date / 日期: October 11–12, 2026 | 2026年10月11日–12日

👤 Leader in Charge / 活动领队: Allan

👥 Leader in Assistance / 协助领队: Yolanda

👥 Max. Number of Participants / 人数限制: 10


🎯 Event Objectives | 活动目标

  • 🌲 Fall Foliage & Larches / 赏秋胜地: Enjoy the spectacular golden larches and autumn foliage at North Cascades National Park. | 尽情欣赏北喀斯喀特国家公园壮丽的金色落叶松与秋日美景。
  • 🧭 Leader Development / 培养领队: Foster and identify potential outdoor team leaders within PNOA. | 发现并培养潜在的户外团队领队。
  • 🛡️ Safety First / 安全意识: Enhance safety awareness and protocol for mountain outdoor activities. | 提高户外登山活动的安全意识与规范。

🥾 Trail Overview & Itinerary | 路线概况与行程安排

  • 🗓️ Day 1 / 第一天 (Maple Pass Trail – Counterclockwise / 枫叶口步道 – 逆时针):
    10.9 km distance, 661 m elevation gain (5–6 hours) | 距离 10.9 公里,爬升 661 米,用时约 5–6 小时
  • 🗓️ Day 2 / 第二天 (Blue Lake Trail / 蓝湖步道):
    7.4 km distance, 281 m elevation gain (3–3.5 hours) | 距离 7.4 公里,爬升 281 米,用时约 3–3.5 小时

💬 🗺️ Detailed route maps and meeting point addresses will be shared in our WeChat group as the event approaches – be sure to join for all the final updates! | 详细的路线地图及集合点地址将在活动临近时于微信群内分享 – 请务必加入以获取所有最终更新!


⚠️ Special Notes & Border Requirements | 特别注意事项与过境须知

  • 🛂 US Entry Requirement / 美签要求: Participants must be a Canadian citizen or have a valid US visa for entering the United States. | 参与者必须是加拿大公民或持有有效的美国签证才能进入美国。
  • 🅿️ Parking Pass / 停车通行证: Vehicles parked at the trailhead parking lot must purchase a Northwest Forest Day Pass ($5 USD per vehicle per day). Please buy one pass each day for Oct 11 and Oct 12. | 在步道口停车场停放的车辆须购买“西北森林日间通行证”(Northwest Forest Day Pass),费用为每车每天 5 美元。Oct 11 和 Oct 12 每天须各买一张。
  • 📄 Pass Display / 通行证使用: The digital pass must be printed, signed, and displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard. Recreation passes are non-refundable. | 电子通行证必须打印、签署并放置于车辆前挡风玻璃仪表盘上。请注意,通行证一经购买概不退款。

📡 Communication & Emergency Protocol | 通讯与安全协议

📱 Check-in Protocol / 打卡与报备:

Check in at the beginning of the trip, mid-day, and end of the trip, or daily on multiple-day trips via Text / WeChat / Garmin InReach. | 每日行程开始、中午及行程结束时通过短信、微信或 Garmin InReach 进行安全打卡报备。

📻 Walkie-Talkie Frequency / 对讲机频率:

  • Set your walkie-talkie channel to 18.16 for field communication. | 对讲机频道请调至 18.16,方便团队现场沟通。

📢 Standardized Whistle Signals / 哨音安全信号:

  • 1️⃣ 1 Blast / 1声哨音: Normal / 正常
  • 2️⃣ 2 Blasts / 2声哨音: Stop and wait for me / 停止并等待我
  • 3️⃣ 3 Blasts / 3声哨音: Come back to rescue me / 返回搜救

🆘 Emergency Communication / 紧急救援手段:

  • 📱 911: Emergency dispatch within cellular coverage, or via Satellite SOS on compatible smartphones (iPhone 14+, Pixel 9+, Samsung Galaxy S25+). | 手机信号覆盖区拨打 911,或通过支持卫星求救功能的手机(iPhone 14及以上,Pixel 9及以上,Samsung Galaxy S25及以上)发送 SOS 信号。
  • 🛰️ Garmin InReach Mini 2: Backcountry emergency satellite messaging. | 野外无信号区域使用 Garmin InReach Mini 2 卫星通讯仪求救。

🌤️ Weather Forecast | 天气预测

  • ☀️️ Current Outlook: Sunny. Temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C. Organizers will monitor weather changes closely. | 晴朗,气温约 10°C – 18°C。领队组将持续关注天气动态。
  • 🔗 Live Weather Tracking / 最新天气查询: Weather Forecast – North Cascades Region

📩 How to Register | 报名方式

✅ Waiting List Registration / 候补名单登记: If you are interested in joining the waiting list, please email us at: INFO@PNOA.CA | 如果您有兴趣加入候补名单(Waiting List),请发送邮件至:INFO@PNOA.CA

>> Requirements
  • Hiking boots + warm clothes + gloves + hats
  • Hiking poles
  • Tent + sleeping bag (-7C) + Sleeping pad
  • Backpack (50 – 60L)
  • Stove + gas + food (for 3 days on trail)
  • Water filtration systems
  • Bear spray
  • First aid kit.
  • Compass + whistle
  • Offline maps on every smartphone.
  • Head lamp(min 200 lum)
  • Sunscreen / bug spray
  • Paper towel / Toilet paper
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Garbage bag.
  • Emergency rescue blanket