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PNOA Quarterly Newsletter – Q2 2025 (April–June)

As spring warmed into summer, the PNOA community embraced the outdoors with enthusiasm and spirit. From skiing to kayaking, hiking to cycling, and even multi-day canoe expeditions, we’ve had a packed and vibrant quarter. A big thank you to all our event leaders and participants!

Event Highlights

April

  • Apr 12: Whistler Skiing/Snowboarding Trip led by Tim & Lisa – 35 attendees
  • Apr 27: Multiple Cities Cycling Training led by James Chen

May

  • May 2, 3, 10, 15 and 18: Kayak Training led by Victor Guo – 30 participants
  • May 4: Stawamus Chief via Shanny Peak Trail led by White Water – 13 participants
  • May 4: Multi-City Cycling led by Tim – 11 participants
  • May 6: Buntzen Lake Hike led by Amy Sun – 8 participants
  • May 13: Teapot Hill Hike led by Amy – 10 participants
  • May 18: Seymour Lake Cycling led by Tim – 16 participants
  • May 24: Multi-City Cycling led by Tim – 19 participants
  • May 30: Elk Mountain Day Hike led by James Zhang – 14 participants
  • May 30 – June 1: Canoe Training led by Victor & Suzey – 14 participants

June

  • June 1: Richmond Cycling led by Tim & James Chen – 23 participants
  • June 7: BC Parks “Learn to Be in Nature” event organized by Lao Wan – 22 volunteers
  • June 8: Elgin Lake Hike led by Victor & Amie – 16 participants
  • June 8: Mt. Harvey Hike led by Patrick & Lao Wan – 9 participants
  • June 8: Seymour Lake Cycling led by Tim & James Chen – 21 participants
  • June 10: Elfin Lake Hike led by James Zhang – 8 participants
  • June 11: Brunswick Mountain Hike led by Patrick – 4 participants
  • June 14–15: Stave Lake Canoeing Trip led by Suzey & Hugh – 20 participants
  • June 15: Goat Ridge Hike led by Patrick – 12 participants
  • June 15: Victoria Cycling Trip led by Tim – 10 participants
  • June 17: Tunnel Bluffs Hike led by Patrick – 4 participants
  • June 19–25: Multi-Day Canoe Trip led by Suzey & Hugh – 16 participants
  • June 21: Mid-Year Social Gathering hosted by Roy Cao – 73 attendees
  • June 22: Watersprite Lake Hike led by Patrick – 10 participants
  • June 22: Chilliwack Cycling led by Tim – 14 participants
  • June 24: Lindeman Lake & Bosumarne Falls Hike led by Patrick – 8 participants
  • June 30, July 2 & 3: Stand-Up Paddleboard Training led by Michael Lin & Suzey – 18 participants

Upcoming Events

  • July 18–20 & August 9–10: Garibaldi Traverse Backpacking
  • September 5–7: Elfin Lake Backpacking
  • October 11: Grand Canyon Hiking Trip

Don’t miss out—follow us, sign up, and explore the outdoors with PNOA!

太平洋西北户外协会(PNOA)2025年第二季度简讯(4月至6月)

随着春意渐浓,PNOA的户外活动也全面展开!从滑雪、皮划艇到登山、自行车骑行,甚至多日独木舟之旅,这个季度我们充满活力、收获满满。感谢每一位领队和参与者的支持与付出!

活动回顾

四月

  • 4月12日:威士拿滑雪/单板活动(领队:Tim & Lisa)– 35人参与
  • 4月27日: 多城骑行培训 (领队 James Chen)

五月

  • 5月3日:皮划艇培训(领队:Suzey & Hugh)– 30人参与
  • 5月4日:Stawamus Chief(Shanny Peak Trail)登山(领队:White Water)– 13人
  • 5月4日:多城骑行(领队:Tim)– 11人参与
  • 5月6日:Buntzen Lake 一日徒步(领队:Amy Sun)– 8人
  • 5月13日:Teapot Hill 徒步(领队:Amy)– 10人
  • 5月18日:Seymour Lake 骑行(领队:Tim)– 16人
  • 5月24日:多城骑行(领队:Tim)– 19人
  • 5月30日:Elk Mountain 一日徒步(领队:James Zhang)– 14人
  • 5月30日至6月1日:独木舟培训(领队:Victor & Suzey)– 14人

六月

  • 6月1日:列治文骑行(领队:Tim & James Chen)– 23人
  • 6月7日:与BC Parks联合举办“Learn to Be in Nature”活动(组织:老万)– 22位志愿者
  • 6月8日:Elfin Lake 徒步(领队:Victor & Amie)– 16人
  • 6月8日:Harvey 山徒步(领队:Patrick & 老万)– 9人
  • 6月8日:Seymour Lake 骑行(领队:Tim & James Chen)– 21人
  • 6月10日:Elfin Lake 徒步(领队:James Zhang)– 8人
  • 6月11日:Brunswick Mountain 徒步(领队:Patrick)– 4人
  • 6月14-15日:Stave Lake 独木舟活动(领队:Suzey & Hugh)– 20人
  • 6月15日:Goat Ridge 徒步(领队:Patrick)– 12人
  • 6月15日:维多利亚骑行(领队:Tim)– 10人
  • 6月17日:Tunnel Bluffs 徒步(领队:Patrick)– 4人
  • 6月19-25日:多日独木舟之旅(领队:Suzey & Hugh)– 16人
  • 6月21日:PNOA年中聚会(组织:Roy Cao)– 73人参与
  • 6月22日:Watersprite Lake 徒步(领队:Patrick)– 10人
  • 6月22日:Chilliwack 骑行(领队:Tim)– 14人
  • 6月24日:Lindeman Lake & Bosumarne Falls 徒步(领队:Patrick)– 8人
  • 6月30日、7月2日和3日:立式划水(SUP)培训(领队:Michael Lin & Suzey)– 18人

活动预告

  • 7月18–20日 & 8月9–10日: Garibaldi 穿越背包旅行
  • 9月5–7日: Elfin Lake 背包旅行
  • 10月11日: 大峡谷徒步之旅

欢迎大家关注PNOA、报名参加,一起探索大自然的魅力!

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