My Early Days with PNOA

A personal look back at the trailheads, milestones, and early memories that started my journey.

Teapot Hill Trail

Event Leader: James Zhang / 活动领队:James Zhang

This milestone marked the very first time I crossed paths with Mandy. Looking back, I distinctly recall her seeming a bit upset with me—mostly because I hadn't managed to strike up much of a conversation with her at the time.

这是我第一次见到 Mandy。我至今还记得当时 Mandy 似乎有点不高兴,如今回想起来,大概是因为那天我没怎么主动跟她说话。

Group photo at the trail head of Teapot Hill Trail
Gathered at the Teapot Hill trailhead. / Teapot Hill 步道起点的珍贵合影。

Even back then in those early days, I was already looking quite sharp.

不过那时候,我已经长得很帅了。

Patrick on the Teapot Hill Trail
Taking on the slopes of Teapot Hill. / 行进在 Teapot Hill 步道上的身姿。

Elk Mountain Trail

Event Leader: James Zhang / 活动领队:James Zhang

A fantastic day out navigating the steep ridgelines of Elk Mountain. In our primary group portrait taken right at the trailhead, Stella can be seen standing directly to my right.

那是征服 Elk Mountain 陡峭山脊线的美好一天。在步道起点拍摄的第一张集体大合影中,Stella 当时就站在我的右边。

Group photo on Elk Mountain Trail trailhead
The crew ready for the ascent at Elk Mountain. / 团队在 Elk Mountain 登山口整装待发。

We captured another great group shot further up at one of the trail's main vistas. Looking at it now, it makes me wonder: who was that standing to my left, smiling so radiantly and happily?

随后我们在山上的观景点又拍了一张大合影。现在重新翻看,我不禁想问:当时站在我左边、笑得那么灿烂开心的那个人,究竟是谁呢?

2nd Group photo on Elk Mountain Trail
Shared smiles and sweeping views high up on the trail. / 高山美景间留下的灿烂笑容。