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PNOA Hiking Adventure – Unnecessary Mountain via Saint Marks Summit
June 27, 2026 On June 27, fourteen PNOA hikers took on the challenging Unnecessary Mountain via Saint Marks Summit trail, led by Yuki and Li Wan. This demanding day hike covered over 18 km with approximately 1,250 metres of elevation gain. The day began under cloudy skies, providing cool and comfortable hiking conditions. As we…
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PNOA 2026 Summer Social Gathering – Community, Learning, and Giving Back
June 20, 2026 | Deas Island Regional Park The annual PNOA Summer Social Gathering came to a successful conclusion on June 20, 2026, at the beautiful Deas Island Regional Park. With more than 70 members and volunteers in attendance—our largest turnout ever—the event was filled with laughter, friendship, learning, and a shared commitment to giving…
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PNOA Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Day Hike
June 14, 2026 On June 14, 2026, a small but determined PNOA team set out to tackle the iconic Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Led by Patrick Ni, the group consisted of five participants. Although the final number was smaller than originally registered due to illness and personal commitments, the…
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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…
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PNOA Lizzie Lake Trail Maintenance Event
May 29–31, 2026 The PNOA Lizzie Lake Trail Maintenance event was successfully completed over the weekend of May 29–31, 2026. Led by Li Wan (老万), with Roy Cao serving as Assistant Leader, a total of 8 dedicated volunteers participated in this challenging but deeply meaningful event in cooperation with BCMC to celebrate BC Trails Day….
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PNOA First Quarter Newsletter (January – March 2026)
The first quarter of the year has been both active and meaningful for PNOA. Our community came together through a wide range of outdoor activities, seminars, and gatherings, continuing to share our passion for nature, adventure, and connection. However, this quarter is also marked by deep sorrow. Our dear member Yan Cen (Shitou) tragically passed…
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PNOA Debut at the 52nd Annual Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
PNOA’s First Step into the Vibrant Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade 2026 – Year of the Horse! On February 22, 2026, under a sky that decided to shower us with rain, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) proudly made our debut at the 52nd Annual Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade – one of the city’s…
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PNOA Code of Conduct for Hiking/Backpacking
# Focus / 重点 Critical Rule (English / Chinese) 1 Safety / 安全 Follow Leader’s instructions. / 服从领队安排。 2 Group / 团队 We are “group in, group out.” Don’t leave without permission. / “团进团出” ，未经许可不得离队。 3 Preparedness / 准备 Choose routes based on your actual fitness level. / 根据您的真实体能选择路线。 4 Respect / 尊重 Treat all…
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PNOA Fourth Quarter Newsletter – Q4 2025 Recap
Dear PNOA Members and Friends, Happy New Year! First and foremost, we apologize for the slight delay in sending out this newsletter—the holiday season and New Year festivities kept everyone busy with cherished family moments, festive gatherings, and enjoying the beautiful winter outdoors! As we warmly welcome 2026, let’s take a moment to reflect on an…
