In the heart of the picturesque Pacific Northwest, amidst towering pines and scenic routes, a dedicated group of individuals united under the banner of the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) embarked on a remarkable journey during the August 2023 Great Cycle Challenge. Their mission: To make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer…
Bicycling is the most common form of transport in the world, and is a global phenomenon. We aim to transform people’s mindsets and give them the tools to take control of their health, to create a better future and, ultimately, to lead healthy, happy lives. We believe that cycling can help you to achieve your…
A local hiker and friend of many of our members, Henry (Chunhui) Zhang, unexpectedly passed away on August 22nd, 2022, leaving behind his wife and two lovely daughters. The family was shocked and saddened by this loss and, unfortunately, not financially prepared. Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association, partnered with West Coast Mountaineering Foundation, LaPower Running Society,…
Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) organized a team (PNOA GCC Team) to participate in 2022 Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for SickKids Foundation to help fund children’s health research and children’s cancer treatment. Refer to this link for the details of the challenge: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Pages/About/the-cause/about-the-challenge The team set up two goals: to ride 2000 KM,…
As 2021 draws to a close, our first fundraiser has come to a close as well. We are extremely grateful for all the support from everyone during this fundraiser; many people donating cash directly, and some friends even purchasing up to 10 copies at a time! We managed to sell a total of 113 calendars…