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PNOA Social Gathering Ended with a Bang

The PNOA’s social gathering took place beautifully at Aldergrove Blacktail Picnic Shelter on June 29, 2024. The day was perfect, featuring a clear blue sky, fluffy white clouds, a gentle breeze, delicious food, and great company.

Special thanks to Roy, our dedicated planning director, and James Zhang for his hard work in filming the event. We also appreciate the contributions of the executors, donors, auctioneers, and all the new and returning friends who made this gathering memorable.

Yuki demonstrated the BCA Avalanche Airbag backpack with a cylinder and hand pump, and avalanche essential gear included transceiver, probe, shovel which’s highlighting top-tier outdoor self-rescue technology. Li Wan shared the use of the Application “Maps.Me” and traditional paper maps for outdoor navigation. Timothy introduced us to the Application Komoot, while Paul shared insights on the Application AllTrails. Additionally, everyone got hands-on practice with bear spray, an essential safety tool for outdoor adventurers.

One of the day’s highlights was the game session, expertly organized by Yolanda. The interactive games had everyone laughing and engaging enthusiastically. The excitement continued with a thrilling lottery event, featuring a variety of fantastic prizes that ensured everyone walked away a winner.

We are grateful for the joyful moments shared today and look forward to seeing our PNOA community grow stronger. Here’s to many more successful gatherings in the future!

PNOA 的社交聚会在 Aldergrove Blacktail 野餐棚圆满落幕。这一天非常完美,天空湛蓝,白云飘飘,微风徐徐,食物美味,还有好朋友相伴。

特别感谢我们敬业的策划总监 Roy 和 James Zhang 为拍摄活动所做的辛勤工作。我们也感谢执行者、捐赠者、拍卖师以及所有新老朋友的贡献,他们让这次聚会令人难忘。

Yuki 展示了带有气缸和手动泵的 BCA 雪崩气囊背包,以及雪崩必备装备,包括收发器、探头、铲子,这些装备彰显了顶级户外自救技术。 Li Wan 分享了使用Maps.Me应用程序和传统纸质地图进行户外导航。 Timothy 向我们介绍了 Komoot 应用程序,而 Paul 分享了对 AllTrails 应用程序的见解。此外,每个人都亲身体验了熊喷雾剂,这是户外探险者必不可少的安全工具。

当天的亮点之一是 Yolanda 精心组织的游戏环节。互动游戏让每个人都笑个不停,热情高涨。激动人心的抽奖活动继续了下去,抽奖活动提供了各种精美奖品,确保每个人都能成为赢家。

我们很感激今天分享的快乐时光,并期待看到我们的 PNOA 社区变得更加强大。祝愿未来有更多更成功的聚会!

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