这（一）张发黄的 Juan de Fuca Marine Trail 纸质地图，我珍藏了整整十年。如果不把它扫描成电子版留存，它终将与我的记忆一同烟消云散。2016年6月24日至30日，那是一段令人难忘的 7天6夜 西海岸徒步（West Coast Trail）。当年，Brock 不仅把他的 WCT 攻略传给了我，还附赠了这张 Juan de Fuca Marine Trail 的地图。然而十年过去，我至今仍未能背起行囊去一趟 Juan de Fuca Marine Trail。
I have treasured this yellowed paper map of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail for an entire decade. If I don't scan it into a digital format now, it will eventually vanish into thin air alongside my own fading memories. Back on June 24–30, 2016, during my unforgettable 7-day, 6-night journey on the West Coast Trail, Brock passed down his WCT trail notes to me and gifted me this very map. Ten years have flown by since then, and I still haven’t managed to set foot on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.
在当年的步道上，一位年轻的棕发女孩曾向我表达过爱意。她当时是和父母、妹妹一同徒步 WCT。我们在 Pachena Bay 登山口进行行前向导培训（Orientation）时初次相识。不过，当我后来把我们家 Neo 的照片拿给她看之后，故事就戛然而止，再也没有然后了。
While out on the trail, a young brunette girl expressed her affection for me. She was hiking the WCT with her parents and sister, and we had first crossed paths during the mandatory trail orientation at the Pachena Bay trailhead. However, the moment I proudly showed her photos of our boy Neo, the romance instantly fizzled out—there was no "happily ever after" for us!
挑战 WCT 之前，我的体重要约有 214 磅；而当我走出步道时，体重降到了 210 磅。那时我的背包足足重达 60 磅！因为当时自己非常怕冷，所以在步道上，我一个人硬生生喝光了带去的整瓶龙舌兰酒（Tequila）来御寒。
Before tackling the WCT, I weighed in at 214 lbs; by the time I finally completed the trail, I was down to 210 lbs. My backpack was a brutal 60 lbs! Back then, I was absolutely terrified of the backcountry cold, so while on the trail, I coped by drinking and completely finishing off a whole bottle of Tequila just to stay warm.
历史地图与图纸 / Historical Maps
0. Juan de Fuca Marine Trail map 1/2
0.5 Juan de Fuca Marine Trail map 2/2
行前准备与训练 / Gear & Pre-Trip Training
1. New Scarpa shoes bought from MEC specifically for WCT.
2. May 15, 2016: Trying out the brand new Scarpa boots before the big journey.
2.5
在 BC 省的 Sidney，我结识了我的物理治疗师 Michelle。她是一位身材高挑、美丽的金发女郎，还跑 800 米田径。我曾对她暗生情愫。当她问起我未来的打算时，我说想找到志同道合、臭味相投的人一起去爬山。然后，就没有然后了。不过，我现在经常收腹的习惯，在很大程度上是受到了她当时对我进行下背部治疗与康复训练（low back treatment exercises）的启发。如果没有她对我的下背部治疗，我根本不敢尝试 WCT。
In Sidney, BC, I met my physiotherapist Michelle. She was a tall, beautiful blonde who ran the 800m track, and I had a crush on her. When she asked about my future plans, I told her I wanted to find like-minded people to climb mountains with. And well, there was no "happily ever after" there either! However, my habit of pulling in my stomach today was largely inspired by the low back treatment exercises she taught me. Without her treatment to my lower back, I would not dare to try WCT.
3. May 23, 2016: Me and Neo spending time in Sidney before the WCT departure.
4. June 21, 2016: Patrick practicing backpacking with the new Deuter pack and Scarpa shoes in Coquitlam, BC.
5. Neo playing "Happy Birthday to You" on the violin for Patrick's birthday (June 21, 2016, Coquitlam, BC).
6. Neo singing "Happy Birthday to You" for Patrick's birthday (June 21, 2016, Coquitlam, BC).
6.5 Loaded up: Patrick's backpack weighing in at a heavy 60 lbs.
步道征途纪实 / On the West Coast Trail
7. June 24, 2016: First day on the WCT with 6 great kids from Toronto (Dieter, Mike, Trevor, Adlie, Ben, and Kevin).
7.2 Bruce, Richard, Patrick and Steve at Walbran Creek on the West Coast Trail (June 27, 2016)
7.5 Patrick, Helen and 白倚 at Walbran Creek on the West Coast Trail (June 27, 2016). They are from Ottawa
7.8 Patrick doing Bird Dog on June 28, 2016 at Walbran Creek
8. Deep in the rugged wilderness: Patrick navigating the West Coast Trail (June 24–30, 2016).
8.5 Journey complete: Group photo right as he exited the West Coast Trail on June 30, 2016.
凯旋与庆祝 / Post-Hike Celebrations
9. Celebrating July 1, 2016 — Post-hike relaxation and Canada Day.
10. Celebrating July 1, 2016 — Sharing moments after the coast challenge.
11. Celebrating July 1, 2016 — Neo and Me watching a show.
12. July 24, 2016: Liz, Neo, Lulu, and me visiting the iconic Lions Gate Bridge.
13. July 31, 2016: Liz, Lulu, and me at Pump Peak.
14. July 31, 2016: Lulu and me at the summit of Mt. Seymour.