Intro to Backpacking
2026 dates TBD
Location: Lake Ozette, Olympic Peninsula
What is Intro to Backpacking?
Intro to backpacking is a two-night three-day trip designed to equip campers with essential backcountry skills. This year we will be backpacking the Ozette triangle, hiking three miles each day amidst the moss-covered forests and the rocky coastline of the Olympic National Parks!
Other Trip Details:
Trip size: 7 campers, 3 staff, 2 adult chaperones
Activities: backpacking, camping, water filtration, whisper light cooking, proper bear can usage
Trip length: three-days, two-nights
Campers will not have service
Scroll down to see photos from our past Intro to Backpacking trips!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR OUR 2026 INTRO TO BACKPACKING
A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held on DATES TBD at 843 Hiawatha Pl S at TIME TBD
We will meet at MEETING PLACE TBD on DATE/TIME TBD
We will return to Seattle at TIME TBD on DATE TBD at PLACE TBD. This time is subject to change, but we will be in communication on our way back.
Payment Details
POST84 is a need-blind organization: we accept all scholarship requests, no questions asked. Please do not let price be a barrier for you.
Based on our budgeting for this trip, Intro to Backpacking has been priced at $TBD for our 2026 trip. When you sign up, select the price you are able to pay on our form. We have pricing options from full scholarships, to full trip price + covering a full scholarship for another student. Please choose whatever you are comfortable paying.
Please note that we require a $20 deposit for a full scholarship, which will be reimbursed 3 days after the trip runs to prevent late drop-outs (refer to our cancelation policy for more details). If you are not able to afford the deposit, reach out to the trip lead for an alternative way of signing up.
DISCLAIMER: Signing up does not guarantee you a spot on the trip. The trip lead will reach out after forms have closed in regards to your placement on the trip or the waitlist.
Gear Details
Along with our scholarships, we also provide any necessary gear for our trips! Please make sure to check the packing list to ensure that you have every necessary item to stay warm and safe on the trip! Additionally, if you forgot to fill out the Gear Request Form while signing up or want to request more items, refer to the link below. The gear you request will be distributed on the trip, or our gear heads will communicate with you directly if you need any gear before. Please note: The packing list and gear request form will not be available until sign-ups are released.
Reach out to gear@post84.org with any questions.
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Meet our trip lead!
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FAQs
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For Intro to Backpacking, priority is given to campers who have the least amount of previous camping experience. The rest of the spots will be filled by lottery selection. As an organization, we want to give experiences to as many new campers as possible.
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Intro to Backpacking is located in the Olympics, so service may be spotty or nonexistent at times. Given this, we still encourage limiting phone usage to necessary contact with parents/guardians. This is in an effort to prioritize engagement with peers and the outdoors. Campers are also welcome to leave their devices at home.
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Refer to our Emergency Response Plan, which our trip lead and adult directors have carefully created to ensure safety protocols for any situation. If you have any questions about our safety protocols, please reach out to our trip lead NAME at EMAIL@post84.org