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Backcountry Table’s debut event

Name: Backcountry Table’s debut event
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Nelson

Backcountry Table’s debut event was a three-day outdoor cooking and community gathering held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Whitewater Mountain Resort near Nelson, Canada. Participants learned cooking techniques, shared food, and bonded over outdoor culinary experiences.

Date: Sep 11-13, 2026
Location: Nelson
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Outdoor cooking workshops and demonstrations
"Morsels of the Moment" appetizer sharing event
Presentation on brewing by Nelson Brewing Company
Digital disconnection experience

Co-founded by Brent Firkser and Dawn Laing, Backcountry Table's debut event brought together approximately 50 people for a three-day weekend dedicated to outdoor cooking and community building. Held at Whitewater Mountain Resort near Nelson, Canada, the event aimed to foster connections around food and the outdoors.

Attendees participated in various culinary workshops and presentations, acquiring skills such as roasting coffee, preparing Spanish tapas, fileting and smoking trout, and baking apple pie and pizza. A key activity was "Morsels of the Moment" on Saturday night, an appetizer-sharing session. Simon Barna from Nelson Brewing Company also led a presentation on the brewing process and ideal beer pairings for camp-cooked meals. The event encouraged participants to disconnect from the digital world, as there was no cell service at the resort, enhancing face-to-face interaction. The founders expressed a desire to host future events.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Whitewater Mountain Resort; arrowlakesnews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Nelson

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