# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Curious about backpacking? Join us for a fun introduction to gear, planning, packing, and backcountry basics.About this EventReady, Set, Explore! Backpacking 101Part 1 of a three-part outdoor education series presented  by Backcountry Essentials and North Cascades InstituteThinking about heading into the backcountry this season? Join us for a fun, approachable introduction to backpacking. We'll talk through gear, packing, trip planning, trail selection, and safety, with plenty of time for questions and conversation. Whether you're preparing for your first overnight trip or looking to refresh your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired for your next adventure.Continue the series:• July 25th @ 7PM - Great Hikes in the North Cascades — Discover some of the region's most rewarding trails and how to choose hikes that match your interests and experience.• September 17th @ 7PM - Larch Madness: Where to Go — Learn where and when to find Washington's iconic golden larch displays each fall.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/ready-set-explore-backpacking-101/100001991411824374
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Backcountry Essentials
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bellingham
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Backcountry Essentials
- **lat**: 48.7499371
- **long**: -122.4753159
- **full address**: Backcountry Essentials, 1417 North State Street, Bellingham, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101 being held?
  - **A:** Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101 takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Backcountry Essentials, 1417 North State Street, Bellingham, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101?
  - **A:** Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101 is organized by Backcountry Essentials.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ready, Set, Explore! : Backpacking 101 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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