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    🌲 PNOA Co-Hosts “Learn to Be in Nature” with BC Parks

    On June 7, PNOA had the honor of co-hosting the very first “Learn to Be in Nature” event in Greater Vancouver, organized by BC Parks. This initiative aimed to bring the public—especially newcomers and ethnically diverse communities—closer to nature while promoting outdoor safety and respect for the environment. Our enthusiastic volunteer team, all PNOA members,…

  • 太平洋西北户外协会简介

    太平洋西北户外协会的愿景(Vision)是: To become a well regarded non-profit outdoor organisation to serve our communities. 成为一个备受推崇的非营利性户外组织,为我们的社区服务。 太平洋西北户外协会的使命(Mission)是: To improve safety and quality of outdoor experiences by providing practical and valuable resources through technology and onsite activities. 利用技术装备和现场活动提供实用且有价值的户外活动资源,提高户外运动的安全和质量。 太平洋西北户外协会的理事和义工有不少都是长年参加本地户外活动组织(比如加拿大童子军Scouts Canada和UV单车俱乐部UnitedVelo Cycling Club等等)的义工,他们参加过户外安全、环保以及野外生存技能的系统培训,对于本地户外组织的运作模式和管理方法都有一定的经验。我们协会力求在各种户外活动(比如徒步、皮划艇、自行车以及冬季滑雪等等)组织和安全保障等方面做到程序化、制度化和规范化,通过培训和实地练机会习、降低户外活动的风险。 根据我们的实际情况,我们的服务范围先从华人社区开始,将来会服务于其他种族社区,尤其是缺乏户外经验的新移民和少数族裔。协会采用会员制,为每名正式会员和注册义工购买第三方责任保险。同时,非会员在签署免责条款的前提下,也可以有限制地参加我们的某些低风险活动。协会设立了对每次活动进行风险评估和审核的内部管理流程,致力于对领队的培养和培训,并协助会员间分享户外活动的知识和乐趣。 我们协会从成立到现在,已经组织了以下活动: 2022年: 2023年: 2024年到目前为止: 2. 雪鞋活动: 元旦日Mt. Seymour 3. 滑雪活动: BC内陆多日滑雪活动1次 4. 滑雪活动: Whistler多日滑雪活动1次 5….

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    PNOA Annual General Meeting 2026 Recap

    Together We Go—Happier, Safer, and Farther On January 25, 2026, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Elgin Hall, South Surrey. Despite a sunny yet slightly chilly winter day, the atmosphere inside was warm and energetic, filled with passion for the outdoors and our community. A total of…

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    PNOA Code of Conduct for Watersports

    # Focus / 重点 Critical Rule (English / Chinese) 1 Safety / 安全 Follow Leader’s instructions. / 服从领队安排。 2 Group / 团队 We are “group in, group out.” Don’t leave without permission. / “团进团出” ,未经许可不得离队。 3 Preparedness / 准备 Choose routes based on your actual fitness level. / 根据您的真实体能选择路线。 4 Respect / 尊重 Treat all…

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    PNOA Code of Conduct for Cycling

    # Focus / 重点 Critical Rule (English / Chinese) 1 Safety / 安全 Follow Leader’s instructions. / 服从领队安排。 2 Group / 团队 We are “group in, group out.” Don’t leave without permission. / “团进团出” ,未经许可不得离队。 3 Preparedness / 准备 Choose routes based on your actual fitness level. / 根据您的真实体能选择路线。 4 Respect / 尊重 Treat all…

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    PNOA Code of Conduct for Hiking/Backpacking

    # Focus / 重点 Critical Rule (English / Chinese) 1 Safety / 安全 Follow Leader’s instructions. / 服从领队安排。 2 Group / 团队 We are “group in, group out.” Don’t leave without permission. / “团进团出” ,未经许可不得离队。 3 Preparedness / 准备 Choose routes based on your actual fitness level. / 根据您的真实体能选择路线。 4 Respect / 尊重 Treat all…

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    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…

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    PNOA Code of Conduct for Skiing/Snowboarding

    # Focus / 重点 Critical Rule (English / Chinese) 1 Safety / 安全 Follow Leader’s instructions. / 服从领队安排。 2 Group / 团队 We are “group in, group out.” Don’t leave without permission. / “团进团出” ,未经许可不得离队。 3 Preparedness / 准备 Choose routes based on your actual skill level. / 根据您的真实滑行水平选择路线。 4 Respect / 尊重 Treat all…

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    PNOA Outdoor Safety at Vancouver

    🌲 Outdoor Safety Workshop Recap: Sunshine, Skills & Community After several days of rain, November 2, 2025, surprised us with a brilliant morning sun—just in time for our Outdoor Safety Workshop. Eleven enthusiastic participants gathered to learn, share, and connect over a shared love for the outdoors. Hosted by our local outdoor club, the event…

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    PNOA Outdoor Safety Workshop IV: Cycling Safety & First Aid

    户外安全讲座 第4期:骑行安全和紧急救护 What a fantastic day for learning and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Despite a rainy start to the morning that had us all bundling up, the skies cleared into a beautifully sunny afternoon, mirroring the bright energy of everyone who gathered for PNOA’s Outdoor Safety Workshop IV. Held at Elgin Hall in South…

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    PNOA Annual Clean-Up and Gathering: A Rainy Day of Community and Adventure

    Posted on October 19, 2025 What a memorable day it was yesterday! Despite the relentless downpour, the PNOA community’s spirit shone brighter than ever at our Imperial Landing Park Cleanup and Member Gathering Event on Saturday, October 18, 2025. As a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor activities and environmental stewardship, PNOA brought together passionate…

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    PNOA Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2025 (July–September)

    As summer’s warmth gave way to autumn’s golden hues, the PNOA community dove into the Pacific Northwest’s diverse terrains with unyielding spirit, navigating waterways, summits, and cycles through ever-shifting seasons. From heart-pounding grinds and island spins to immersive backpacking odysseys and river drifts, Q3 embodied our love for exploration and camaraderie. We delivered over 25…

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    PNOA Enchantment Traverse Backpacking Trip: September 28 – October 1, 2025

    A Grueling Yet Glorious Adventure in the Alpine Wonderland of Washington’s Enchantments Hey there, fellow hikers and adventure seekers! If you’ve ever dreamed of conquering one of the most iconic backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest, buckle up—because our group of 8 intrepid souls just did exactly that. The Enchantment Traverse, a point-to-point thru-hike through…

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    PNOA 团队奋力骑行,征服 2025 年加拿大Great Cycle Challenge!

    当夏日的风拂过太平洋西北地区的山林,有一支队伍正在为生命奋力骑行。今天,我们怀着无比自豪的心情,分享太平洋西北户外协会(PNOA)在2025年加拿大”Great Cycle Challenge”中取得的骄人成绩——这不仅是数字的突破,更是爱心的接力,是17颗炽热之心为抗击儿童癌症共同谱写的动人篇章。 超越预期:里程碑式骑行 从第一天起,PNOA 团队就设定了雄心勃勃的目标,通过 SickKids 基金会为希望与治愈注入动力。我们的筹款目标?5,000 加元。我们实现了什么?高达8,694.59 加元的筹款额——几乎是目标的两倍!每一元善款都通过SickKids基金会直接用于儿童癌症的创新治疗和治愈,支持这样一个令人心碎的现实:在加拿大,癌症夺走了比任何其他疾病更多的年轻生命,每年有超过 1,700 名儿童被诊断出患病。 在骑行方面,我们集体目标是5,000 公里。团队以223 次激动人心的骑行、7,746 公里的总里程远远超越目标,骑行总里程意味着我们足以从温哥华骑行往返多伦多整整两个来回!在全国范围内,我们排名所有队伍的第 51 位,领先数百支团队,并在与我们同类别的队伍中排名第22位,展现了PNOA的坚韧与社区精神。 聚光灯下的明星骑手 让这项挑战真正特别的是数据背后的故事。6名首次参加这个活动的新人们给我们的队伍带来了新鲜的活力,包括杰出人物如Laura,她征服了448.8 公里并筹集了547 加元,以及Lisa,她奋力骑行538.9 公里,带来了673 加元的善款。这些新人全力投入,激励着我们所有人。 鼓舞人心的少年勇士: GCC的宗旨是为孩子们而战,而我们最年轻的成员展现了惊人的毅力。让我们为6岁的Avi热烈鼓掌,他骑行了惊人的326.5公里并筹得880加元;同样为8岁的Zoe喝彩,她奋力完成了609.7公里的骑行,也筹得了880加元。他们的小轮子转动着大梦想,他们用行动证明:关爱无年龄之分,善举从小开始!他们是激励我们所有人的榜样! 对于耐力王者,Douglas Qi以2,345 公里的最长骑行加冕冠军——这是对坚定承诺的证明。同时,Timothy已连续10 年参加Great Cycle Challenge活动,是团队中最长期坚持的成员,也是大家学习的榜样!🙌 我们还庆祝了温馨时刻,比如Garron家族在“Kick Cancer’s Butt日”匹配捐赠,为骑手如 Timothy(578.41 加元)、Yi Yan(533.83 加元)和 Zoe Ren(345.92 加元)提升了总额。支持者的鼓励留言,如“全力骑行🚵‍♀️”和“骑行和帮助生病儿童做得好”,让我们的精神高涨。 衷心感谢 没有我们热情的赞助者、骑手和啦啦队的支持,这一切都不可能实现。向慷慨的捐赠者致谢,他们相信我们的使命,将同情转化为行动。向我们的骑手致谢,无论是在雨中奋力前行,还是在家人的加油声中坚持不懈,你们的投入与热情都创造了奇迹!向每一位分享我们的故事、点赞我们的更新,或仅仅相信儿童无癌未来的支持者——从我们心底感谢你们。你们不仅帮助我们超额完成目标,还为拯救小生命提供了关键的资金支持。 继续骑行:欢迎明年加入我们! PNOA GCC 2025团队的成功证明,从我们最年轻的骑手到最富经验的骑手,每个人都能带来真正的改变。团队的情谊、个人的成就以及集体努力带来的深远影响,使得这不仅仅是一场骑行挑战——更是我们一年中最精彩的篇章。 如果你被激励(我们希望如此!),请在日历上标记2026年8月。无论你是两轮新手还是资深转动者,都加入我们,在PNOA 团队页面注册、捐赠或传播消息。 无论您是经验丰富的骑手还是休闲骑行爱好者,您的努力都将为这项崇高事业贡献力量!! 只要有一颗愿意付出的心,都可以加入PNOA团队,欢迎在PNOA 团队页面注册、捐赠或传播消息。一起为孩子们骑行,为生命加油!🚲💙 Video Courtesy of…