PNOA Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail Day Hike

Led by Victor Guo, with Roy and Patrick assisting, a group of 16 participants joined this memorable adventure to Iceberg Lake via the 19 Mile Creek Trail.

This out-and-back route covered approximately 18.5 km with around 1000 meters of elevation gain. According to AllTrails, this is considered a hard trail that offers an intense mountain hiking experience, featuring long steady inclines through beautiful forest terrain, mixed with occasional flat sections for recovery. Along the way, hikers crossed numerous wooden bridges and creek crossings, passing gorgeous waterfalls, giant Devil’s Club plants, mushrooms of every size and colour, and signs of wildlife throughout the trail.

The weather kept changing throughout the day — cloudy skies, periodic rain, and even moments of sunlight breaking through the mountains. Despite the unpredictable conditions, everyone stayed positive, supported one another, and shared plenty of laughter along the way.

Many participants had visited Iceberg Lake during the summer before, but only a few had experienced it with snow. Snow began appearing around the tree line, where microspikes became very helpful for safer footing. Iceberg Lake itself was especially unique and stunning under the snow-covered landscape. Although the scenery was breathtaking, the cold wind beside the lake made photo-taking quite a chilly experience!

This hike also reminded us to respect changing mountain conditions. Due to the soft snowpack, hikers needed to stay aware of possible hollow spaces hidden underneath the snow while walking along certain sections of the trail.

Tips for future hikers:
• Bring extra warm clothing and waterproof layers for rapidly changing weather conditions.
• Microspikes are highly recommended once snow begins near the tree line.
• Be cautious when walking on soft snow surfaces due to possible hidden gaps underneath.

After completing the hike, everyone happily rewarded themselves with ice cream — the perfect ending to a cold but unforgettable adventure.

Beyond the snow and rain, we found another beautiful mountain memory together.

PNOA 冰山湖（Iceberg Lake）19 Mile Creek Trail一日徒步活动

本次 PNOA Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail 一日徒步活动由 Victor Guo 带队，Roy 与 Patrick 协助，共有16位队员参加。

此次路线为往返线路（Out & Back），全程约18.5公里，累计爬升约1000米。根据 AllTrails 的介绍，这是一条具有挑战性的高强度山路，大部分路段是在森林中持续爬升，中间也穿插少量平缓路段让大家稍作恢复。一路上经过许多木桥与溪流 crossings，还能欣赏壮观瀑布、巨大的 Devil’s Club 植物、各种颜色与大小的蘑菇，以及丰富的野生自然景观。

当天的天气变化丰富，时而阴天、时而降雨，也偶尔出现阳光穿透云层的美丽时刻。虽然天气多变，但大家始终保持愉快心情，彼此照顾、互相帮助，整个团队气氛非常温暖。

很多队员曾经在夏天来过 Iceberg Lake，但冬雪覆盖下的景色却只有少数人体验过。接近树线后开始出现积雪，Microspikes（冰爪）在部分路段会非常有帮助。被白雪覆盖的 Iceberg Lake 显得格外独特而美丽，不过湖边寒风刺骨，大家拍照时都感受到非常冰冷的气温。

这次行程也再次提醒我们，山里的环境变化莫测。由于部分积雪较松软，行走时需要特别留意雪层下可能存在的中空区域，注意脚下安全。

给未来队员的小建议：
• 请携带额外保暖衣物及防水外套，以应对多变天气。
• 树线附近开始有积雪时，建议携带 Microspikes。
• 行走在软雪区域时，请小心可能隐藏在雪下的空洞。

完成徒步后，大家一起用冰淇淋犒赏自己，为这趟寒冷却难忘的旅程画下完美句点。

穿越风雪与细雨，我们又一起收获了一段美好的山野回忆。

Video Courtesy of Yuki C.