PNOA Fourth Quarter Newsletter – Q4 2025 Recap
Dear PNOA Members and Friends,
Happy New Year! First and foremost, we apologize for the slight delay in sending out this newsletter—the holiday season and New Year festivities kept everyone busy with cherished family moments, festive gatherings, and enjoying the beautiful winter outdoors!
As we warmly welcome 2026, let’s take a moment to reflect on an incredibly vibrant and memorable Q4 2025 (October–December). We transitioned beautifully from the fiery reds and golds of autumn foliage—highlighted by those magical golden larches—to the crisp, snowy wonder of early winter. Our dedicated trip leaders and enthusiastic participants made every adventure safe, fun, and unforgettable. Thank you all for your energy, support, and shared passion for the outdoors!
Q4 2025 Event Highlights
October: Fall Colors and Community Spirit
Autumn painted British Columbia’s landscapes in breathtaking hues, and our hikes captured the season’s peak beauty perfectly.
• Oct 5 → Tricouni Berg Lake Trail (led by Sue) – 16 participants
• Oct 5 → Yellow Aster Butte day hike (led by Wan Li) – 8 participants
• Oct 9 → Yellow Aster Butte day hike (led by James Zhang) – 6 participants
• Oct 11–19 → Grand Canyon National Parks epic adventure (led by Vic and Connie) – 15 participants
• Oct 14 → Brandywine Mountain Trail day hike (led by Patrick) – 5 participants
• Oct 15 → Manning Park golden larches (led by Paul) – 14 participants
• Oct 18 → Imperial Landing Park clean-up and annual gathering (organized by Roy Cao)- 35 participants
• Oct 19 → Elgin Hall outdoor safety, first aid, and cycling workshop (led by Suzey and James Chen) – 40 participants
These events not only showcased stunning fall scenery but also strengthened our community bonds through shared laughter, learning, and environmental stewardship.
November: Challenging Trails and Skill-Building
As temperatures dropped and snow dusted the higher peaks, we embraced more challenging terrain and focused heavily on safety and skill development—essential for our upcoming winter season.
• Nov 2 → Outdoor safety workshop in Vancouver (led by Paul) – 12 participants
• Nov 8 → Joffre Lakes and Matier Glacier day hike (led by Paul and Jerry) – 17 participants
• Nov 9 → Pump Peak day hike (led by Mani) – 17 participants
• Nov 11 → Norvan Falls (led by Yuki and Yolanda) – 20 participants
• Nov 19 → Garibaldi Lake (led by Paul) – 19 participants
• Nov 22 → Remote first aid training (led by Victor) – 12 participants
• Nov 23 → Brunswick Mountain day hike (led by Jerry)- 12 participants
• Nov 24 → Sea to Summit day hike (led by Paul)- 4 participants
• Nov 24 → Outdoor safety & wildlife Zoom meeting (online, led by Wan Li)
• Nov 29 → Wedgemount Lake day hike (led by Jerry)- 43 participants
• Nov 30 → Elk Mountain day hike (led by James Zhang) – 13 participants
A special shoutout to our safety-focused events—these trainings help ensure everyone returns home safely while building confidence on the trails.
December: Winter Wonders and Ski Season Kickoff
The arrival of consistent snow transformed our activities, and early-season conditions in Whistler and Banff were fantastic!
• Dec 6 → AST-1 training – 5 participants
• Dec 6–14 → Whistler early season skiing (led by Timothy and Lisa) – 58 participants (our biggest turnout of the quarter!)
Video Courtesy of Cynthia
• Dec 25 → Banff snowshoeing trip (led by White Water and Jane Zhao) – 15 participants
We also continued our great collaboration with DragonFit to promote fitness activities and encourage healthy exercise habits among members. Additionally, Patrick generously shared his expertise through multiple running technique workshops throughout the season.
A massive thank you to every trip leader, volunteer, and participant—your commitment keeps our community strong, safe, and growing!
Looking Ahead: Exciting 2026 Adventures
The new year brings even more thrilling opportunities to explore!
Skiing/Snowboarding Activities (滑雪活动)
• Alberta/BC Interior trip (Feb 13–22, 2026) – Featuring iconic destinations like Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine, and Sun Peaks
• Whistler late season multi-day trip (tentative Apr 5–6, 2026)
• Whistler early season multi-day trip (tentative Dec 5–13, 2026)
• 2026 Mount Robson Backpacking Trip (various dates) – Stay tuned for details!
More events, workshops, and surprises are in the works—watch your inbox and our website for sign-ups and updates!
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and adventure-filled 2026, full of new trails, fresh powder, meaningful connections, and endless joy in the great outdoors.
Best regards,
The PNOA Team
Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association
亲爱的PNOA会员及朋友们，
新年快乐！首先，我们为本期通讯稍有延迟表示歉意——节日和新年庆祝活动让大家忙于享受家庭时光、欢聚一堂，以及在户外尽情放松！
步入2026年之际，让我们一起回顾精彩纷呈的2025年第四季度（10月–12月）。从秋季金黄落叶松的绚烂，到初冬新鲜白雪的纯净，我们完美过渡。感谢所有敬业的领队和热情的参与者，让每一次活动都安全、难忘且充满乐趣！
2025年Q4活动亮点
十月：秋色与社区精神
秋天的BC美景令人惊叹，我们的徒步活动完美捕捉了季节的精华。
• 10月5日 → Tricouni Berg Lake Trail（Sue领队）– 16人
• 10月5日 → Yellow Aster Butte 日徒（Wan Li领队）– 8人
• 10月9日 → Yellow Aster Butte 日徒（James Zhang领队）– 6人
• 10月11–19日 → 大峡谷国家公园大冒险（Vic & Connie领队）– 15人
• 10月14日 → Brandywine Mountain Trail 日徒（Patrick领队）– 5人
• 10月15日 → Manning Park 金黄落叶松（Paul领队）– 14人
• 10月18日 → Imperial Landing Park 清洁及年度聚会（Roy Cao组织）– 35人
• 10月19日 → Elgin Hall 户外安全、急救及自行车工作坊（Suzey & James Chen领队）– 40人
十一月：挑战性路线与技能提升
气温下降，高海拔初现雪迹，正是磨练技能的好时机。
• 11月2日 → 温哥华户外安全工作坊（Paul领队）– 12人
• 11月8日 → Joffre Lakes & Matier Glacier 日徒（Paul & Jerry领队）– 17人
• 11月9日 → Pump Peak 日徒（Mani领队）– 17人
• 11月11日 → Norvan Falls（Yuki & Yolanda领队）– 20人
• 11月19日 → Garibaldi Lake（Paul领队）– 19人
• 11月22日 → 偏远急救培训（Victor领队）– 12人
• 11月23日 → Brunswick Mountain 日徒（Jerry领队）-12人
• 11月24日 → Sea to Summit 日徒（Paul领队）-4人
• 11月24日 → 户外安全及野生动物Zoom会议（线上，Wan Li领队）
• 11月29日 → Wedgemount Lake 日徒（Jerry领队）-43人
• 11月30日 → Elk Mountain 日徒（James Zhang领队）– 13人
十二月：冬季奇观与滑雪季开启
降雪来临，Whistler和Banff的早期雪况极佳！
• 12月6日 → AST-1 培训 – 5人
• 12月6–14日 → Whistler 早期滑雪（Timothy & Lisa领队）– 58人（本季最大规模！）
Video Courtesy of Cynthia
• 12月25日 → Banff 雪鞋之旅（White Water & Jane Zhao领队）– 15人
我们与DragonFit持续合作推广健身活动，培养大家的运动习惯。Patrick 也在多日分享了跑步技术工作坊。
衷心感谢所有领队、志愿者和参与者——正是你们让PNOA社区蓬勃发展！
展望2026：精彩冒险继续
滑雪/单板活动
• AB/BC内陆滑雪之旅（2026年2月13-22号）– Lake Louise、Banff Sunshine、Sun Peaks
• Whistler季末多日滑雪之旅（暂定2026年4月5-6号）
• Whistler季初多日滑雪之旅（暂定2026年12月5-13号）
• 2026 Mount Robson 背包旅行（多日期可选）
更多详情和报名信息即将公布，敬请关注！
祝大家2026年幸福、健康、冒险满满！愿更多美景、粉雪与良伴相伴。
此致
敬礼
PNOA团队
Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association
