A Memorable Winter Camping Trip at Manning Park
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A Memorable Winter Camping Trip at Manning Park

From December 12-15, 2024, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) led by Suzey, Tony and Hugh ventured into the snowy wonderland of Manning Park for three days and two nights of unforgettable snow camping. Our campsite was a true winter paradise, with tents pitched amidst heavy snowfall. The cold was no match for our double…

PNOA Pre-Season Ski Trip 2024
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PNOA Pre-Season Ski Trip 2024

PNOA Pre-Season Ski Trip to Whistler Blackcomb, Dec 1-6, 2024 A Winter Tradition of Fun and Learning From December 1 to 6, 2024, over 50 ski enthusiasts from the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) gathered at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort for the annual pre-season ski trip. This event has become a cherished tradition, marking the…

Whistler Happy Ski Camp Apr 6-7, 2024
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Whistler Happy Ski Camp Apr 6-7, 2024

With a frosty paradise in April, a group of thrill-seekers embarked on a journey to Whistler for the Happy Ski Camp organized by PNOA. The group intended to foster awareness of the risks associated with skiing and snowboarding to make sure participants have the safest, and most enjoyable experience possible while outdoors. With over 30 adventurers eager…

Mt Seymour 雪地野营
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Mt Seymour 雪地野营

今年冬天是一个暖冬,迟迟未能降雪。户外朋友圈里都在讨论着如何退滑雪季票,很理直气壮的理由:因病要求退票!什么病?没雪滑抑郁了,这必须算病啊。。。😂😂 新年的第一个周末,今冬的初雪终于姗姗来迟。一夜之间青山白头,立刻点燃了温村无数雪友的激情。于是乎全城沸腾,有人携板执杖,驰骋雪道;有人呼朋唤友,踏雪登高;还有少数几位和我们一样,背起沉甸甸的背包,去雪地野营,看日落日出,享彻夜逍遥。 雪地野营于我们而言是第一次,领导听说之后也兴致盎然的表示要”参加“。这个”参加“的意思就是领导会亲自上山住帐篷里,而我则需要兼职挑夫,背着双份的地垫睡袋和各类补给上山😂😂。好在路途不远,上山途中更有美景随处可见,赏心悦目。有蔚蓝天空下的雪压青松,有白云环绕着的远山如黛,还有落日余晖在雪堆上映射出的点点如金沙闪烁。 就这样一行五人轻松惬意的边走边赏,悠哉悠哉的来到野营地。此时正好是日落时分,落日、晚霞、雪山、云海,还有日落之后粉色和蓝色的辉光云霞(alpenglow),一切美景都如同想象中的梦幻、温暖且美好。 太阳彻底下山之后,我们就开始平整雪地,搭设帐篷。然后挖坑做饭,煮雪烹茶。山友老胡还特意带了红酒为大家佐餐,我们则奉献了自制的牛肉干。坐在雪地上,抬头可见满天繁星,清冷月牙,俯首遥看万家灯光,烟火尘世。四周美得寂静,也美得令人恍惚。 上山一次不容易,我们的计划中不仅仅第一晚要看日落,还有第二天早上的日出。次日清晨的山顶,雾气渐渐弥漫起来,逐渐将四周的山头都藏匿其中。就在我们低声叹息以为无缘日出的时候,大自然给我们展现了另外一种朦胧的日出之美。太阳升起时的霞光穿透雾气,时隐时现。在不断流动、瞬息万变的雾气中,忽而看云海翻滚可见粉色朝霞,忽而有山林浮现如同海市蜃楼。我们就一直沉浸在不断的惊喜之中,感叹着造化的神奇。 日落日出都如愿欣赏到了。在日落与日出之间则是寂冷的夜。哪怕有最美味的红酒,最滚烫的姜茶,最飘香的乌龙,和最温暖的咖啡,也还是挡不住大自然无言的高冷。冷就一个字,辗转千万次。零下九度的清冷月夜,山顶万籁俱寂,微风无雪,即使全副武装也无法在帐篷外多待片刻。只能早早钻入睡袋,反复拷问着身为雪地野营小白的自己:“能熬过今晚吗?”,最后才沉沉睡去。当清晨泠冽的空气把我唤醒时,我第一个念头就是“自然很美好,生活很美好!”🤣🤣 部分照片 credit to PNOA:Gloria,花花,老胡