Join us for an evening of story sharing and education with the local mountain guides and climbers. Hosted by Cascade Mountain Ascents. Doors at 7, presentation at 7:30.
Events
BCE is about more than just providing quality gear. We offer frequent classes, workshops, seminars, and slideshows on a variety of outdoor-related topics, right here in our store. Topics include: avalanche awareness, ski tuning, adventure travel, and more. We also rent our upstairs for small parties and get-togethers such as slideshows and fundraisers. We have seating for 50+, a ceiling-mounted projector and screen, and other event amenities.
Upcoming Events
May 9th - Climbing Komo Kulshan (Mt. Baker) with Cascade Mountain Ascents
May 10th - Downtown Wine Walk
Downtown Bellingham Partnership is hosting the 10th annual spring wine walk! Meander around 19 shops as they host pop-up tasting rooms showcasing an array of regional wines. As an attendee, you'll receive tasting tickets to redeem for samples of the wines of your choice, and if you find a favorite, you can take a bottle (or two!) home by making a purchase right at the tasting location!
Join us in celebrating spring Downtown by sipping and shopping local.
May 16th - Ladies Night
If you've been, you know you're in for a good time. If it's your first time, we can't wait to see you. Raffles, fashion shows, shopping, amazing community, and more! Doors open at 7, runway at 7:30, shopping, drinking and ice breakers from 7:50- 8:30, Raffle at 8:30.
May 23rd - Cougar Ecology and Behavior with Brian Kertson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Join us for an evening presentation with Brian Kertson, carnivore researcher with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He'll be discussing cougar ecology and behavior while providing plenty of safety tips for anyone recreating where cougars live.
Ongoing Events
April Volunteer Raffle
Enter our April Volunteer Raffle by posting a photo of you volunteering anytime this month or in the past year on Instagram with the hashtag #GiveBackGoPlay, tag Backcountry Essentials, and the organization you volunteered with. You'll automatically be entered in our raffle for each different volunteering opportunity you post about. Winners will be drawn in the beginning of May.
Trail Challenge
Ready...set...HIKE! Starting now through October 1st, complete 8 of the 10 hikes in either one of our trail challenges listed here. Post a picture of each hike on Instagram with the hashtag #BCETrailChallenge to enter our raffle for some sweet prizes once the challenge ends.
Volunteer Punch Card
Pick up a punch card & volunteer once a month for the next six months to earn your punches. Submit your completed card by the end of September to be entered in the raffle for some amazing prizes and the title of Customer of the Year!
Event Space Rental
Rates:
Private party | 2-hour minimum | $100/hour
Non-profit event | 2-hour minimum | $50/hour
If you're interested in booking an event at BCE, please contact us at (360) 543-5678 or email info@backcountryessentials.net