PNOA and Me
October 29, 2023
While hiking solo to Garibaldi Lake, I met Helen. She introduced me to James Wu and YoYo Outdoor [See photo]
December 31, 2023
While hiking Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail, I met Amie, who introduced me to PNOA [See photo]
July 1, 2024
This was my first PNOA hike at Windy Joe Mountain. I met Paul, Timothy, and Sherry [See photo]
After July 2, 2024
- My German shepherd Lulu was 13 and still able to hike around 10 km. I chose to spend more time with her and joined easier hikes
- Steelhead Falls with YoYo Outdoor [See photo]
- Eagle Bluffs with YoYo Outdoor [See photo]
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park with YoYo Outdoor [See photo]
- Kayaking with Lulu [See video]
Patrick’s Breakout Year (2025)
- Wedgemont Lake with Vancouver Outdoor [See photo]
- Elfin Lakes with Snow Trek for Plums [See video]
- My first hike as a PNOA Team Leader, leading Mount Harvey [See photo]
- 2025 Hiking Highlights
April 8, 2026
- We lost a PNOA member and a dear friend. I wrote a poem in memory
- I am filled with hope for the rest of 2026 [See photo]