October 29, 2023

While hiking solo to Garibaldi Lake, I met Helen. She introduced me to James Wu [See photo] and YoYo Outdoor [See photo]

December 31, 2023

While hiking Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail, I met Amie [See photo]

July 1, 2024

This was my first 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)

• June 4, 2025: Wedgemont Lake with Vancouver Outdoor [See photo]
• June 6, 2025: Elfin Lakes with Snow Trek for Plums [See video]
• June 8, 2025: My first hike as a Team Leader, leading Mount Harvey [See photo]
• Trails, Community & Leadership | My 2025 Hiking Story

April 8, 2026

• We lost a PNOA member and a dear friend. I wrote a poem and Reflections on Outdoor Safety, Leadership, and Accountability in memory
• Huixin wrote a poem - The Mountain Remembers You
• Sally wrote a poem, with music composed by AI - There exists a love
• I am filled with hope for the rest of 2026 [See photo]