Welcome
This website hosts hiking trips, safety guides, backpacking resources, gear information, and PNOA-related content.
Whether you are preparing for your first day hike or planning a multi-day backpacking trip, I hope these resources are helpful.
PNOA Trip: Elfin Lakes Backpacking (July 19–21)
A 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip to Elfin Lakes and Diamond Head. We currently have 3 participants confirmed (2 males and 1 female) and are looking for one additional female participant to join.
View Elfin Lakes Trip DetailsPNOA Trip: Berg Lake Trail (July 30 Departure)
Leading an 8-person PNOA group backpacking trip on the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Departure from Vancouver on July 30th.
This is one of BC’s most iconic multi-day alpine hiking routes, featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and dramatic mountain scenery.
View Berg Lake Trail Map (PDF)PNOA Expedition: Mount Assiniboine (August 16–19)
Leading a 15–20 person PNOA backpacking group into Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park for 4 days and 3 nights. Departure from Vancouver on August 15th.
After exiting Mount Assiniboine, the group plans to explore nearby hot springs and hiking trails in Glacier National Park and Revelstoke National Park.
Mount Assiniboine is one of the most iconic alpine backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rockies, known for turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, glaciers, and the famous Matterhorn-like peak.
Mount Assiniboine Park Map (PDF)Assiniboine Lodge Guidebooks & Maps
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Safety & Field Tools
Gear Compliance & Safety Ledger
View the group's real-time safety checklist logs, gear item violations, outstanding balances, and trail requirement enforcement updates.
Hospitals & Emergency Info
Essential local medical and emergency hospital locations relevant to hiking regions.
Walkie-Talkie Setup Guide
Set Channel + Privacy Code for Motorola T600 H2O & T470 radios.
Emergency Radio Scanning Guide
How to use your radio's scan function to signal or reach nearby hikers on unknown channels when you are injured or trapped on a trail.
First Aid Kit Inventory
View the full live interactive components, layout categories, application notes, and supply metrics for field medical responses.
Gear & Preparation Checklist
Recommended gear and preparation checklist for single-day hikes, backpacking routes, and multi-day outdoor trips.
Before Hiking With Patrick
Important information about gear expectations, navigation preparation, hiking style, and what to expect before joining hikes led by Patrick.
Gear Guides
- Ultralight 2-Person Backpacking Tent | Horizon Lite 2 Setup Guide
- Windquester Horizon Lite 2 Tent Instruction Manual
Original instruction manual for the Windquester Horizon Lite 2 backpacking tent. Useful for pole setup, fly orientation, guy lines, and troubleshooting.
Open Tent Manual