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    A Day of Community and Conservation at Garibaldi Park

    We, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association, were excited to be part of a joint effort by the Friends of Garibaldi Park, the British Columbia Mountaineering Club, and Garibaldi Park rangers to spend a wonderful day trimming brushes on Diamond Head Road. From the parking lot to Red Heather, our team worked tirelessly, cutting high, low, and wide…

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    Exploring Wedgemount Lake and Ice Cave: An Unforgettable Adventure

    Our journey to Wedgemount Lake and Ice Cave on May 12, 2024, was nothing short of spectacular. Despite the challenging conditions, the breathtaking scenery and the camaraderie of our group made it an experience to remember. The Journey Begins: The hike is no small feat, covering a distance of 15.43 kilometers with an elevation gain…

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    BC省对冬季车胎要求简介

    根据BC省政府的规定,冬季开车前往大温地区以外大部分地方(除了往南去美国,但是华盛顿州有些地方对车胎、甚至雪链也是有要求的),所驾驶的汽车至少需要安装有冬季胎(Winter Tire),最好有雪胎(Snow Tire)。以下是省政府关于这个规定的网站: Designated Winter Tire & Chain Routes Passenger Vehicle – Tire and Chain Requirements 什么是冬季胎?根据省政府的规定,冬季胎是有M+S标志、且胎纹深度不少于3.5毫米的四季胎。 什么是雪胎?雪胎就是车胎上有雪花标志的车胎。 不合格的车胎包括:1)没有M+S标志的四季胎2)有M+S标志、但胎纹深度少于3.5毫米的四季胎3)老旧的车胎,包括老旧的雪胎 如何测量胎纹深度?以下有一篇短文和一个短视频可以参考: How do you measure tread depth on your tires? 大温地区附近雪场对车胎的要求:去Grouse Mountain没有对车胎的要求,但去Cypress Mountain、Mt. Seymour以及Whistler都要求至少有冬季胎(有M+S标志的四季胎、且胎纹深度不能少于3.5毫米),当然如果是有雪花标志的雪胎就更好。