Nangungunang Sitka Cooking Classes

Ang aming gabay, si Bob, bilang isang matagal nang residente at asawa ng isang tubong Alaska, ay mayaman sa kaalaman at karanasang maibabahagi hindi lamang tungkol sa Sitka, kundi pati na rin sa estado ng Alaska at sa kasaysayan nito sa pangkalahatan. Tila mas nag-aalala siya na magkaroon kami ng kapaki-pakinabang na paglilibot, kaysa sa pagtatapos lamang ng paglilibot "sa tamang oras" at ginugol ang anumang oras na kailangan para sagutin ang aming mga tanong o hayaan lamang kaming umupo at "isawsaw ang lahat".

Napakaganda ng paglalakad! Si Maggie ay isang mahusay na gabay sa paglalakad, napakasigasig at may kaalaman tungkol sa Sitka at Alaska! Maganda ang tanawin at ang paglalakad ay mahusay na napili para sa kakayahan ng grupo. Maliit lamang ang grupo ng paglalakad (6 na tao) at kakaunti lamang ang ibang tao sa trail kaya ito ay isang magandang karanasan sa ilang ng Sitka.

Napakahusay na gabay ni Maggie. Sinundo niya kami sa aming hotel at naglakad kami papunta sa beaver lake na may layong mga 3 milya. Katamtaman lang ang paglalakad na ito, napakaganda. Nagbigay ng impormasyon si Maggie at tinuruan niya kami tungkol sa mga halaman at hayop at nakakain kami ng masasarap na berry! Hindi kami nagmadali at nagkaroon kami ng magandang kalahating araw! Hinatid pa niya kami sa raptor center pabalik. Gawin ang paglalakad na ito kung ikaw ay nasa Sitka.

Nagkaroon kami ng pinakamagandang oras kasama si Katrina sa aming paglalakad papunta sa Beaver Lake. Naglaan sila ng oras para alamin ang aming antas ng karanasan, mga interes, at mga pangangailangan at iniayon nila ang aming paglalakad sa amin. Napakasarap makipagtulungan sa isang lokal na may alam sa lugar, mga hayop, at mga lugar na dapat puntahan. Sinundo niya kami mula sa aming VRBO at maging ang biyahe papunta at pabalik sa parke ay maganda, na may mga pagkakataon para sa pamamasyal at mga rekomendasyon sa mga restawran. Lubos kong inirerekomenda ang guided hike na ito, dahil makikita mo ang mga bahagi ng Sitka na hindi mo makikita kung hindi.

Mahusay na komunikasyon mula sa aming gabay, si Laura. Seryoso, wala nang mahihiling pa. Sakto siya sa oras habang naglalakad kami palabas ng hagdanan ng barko. Napakaraming kaalaman tungkol sa lahat ng bagay na may kaugnayan sa Sitka at, siyempre, sa Tongass National Forest. Naglaan siya ng oras para alamin kung anong uri ng paglalakad ang hinahanap namin at pagkatapos ay iniayon ang paglalakad sa aming mga pangangailangan/kakayahan. Nagkaroon kami ng magandang oras sa isang magandang trail sa rainforest - oo, umulan nang mahina - planuhin kung uulan :-). Itinuro sa amin ni Laura ang tungkol sa ilan sa mga nakakaing berry sa trail (salmon at blue berries - masarap). Itinuro niya sa amin ang tungkol sa iba't ibang halaman at ang kanilang mga gamit. Nakakita kami ng maraming magagandang tanawin sa aming dalawang oras na paglalakad. Maraming pagkakataon para huminto at kumuha ng mga litrato. Masayang pag-uusap habang naglalakad sa sapa/maliit na ilog hanggang sa timber bridge at pabalik. Pakiramdam namin ay ligtas kami at alam naming nasa mabuting kamay kami. Pagkatapos ng paglalakad, pumunta kami sa lokal na brewery para sa "isa sa bahay" at ilang pagkain mula sa lokal na food truck "sa amin". Masarap ang beer at pagkain at ang maliit na brewery ay isang magandang tanawin - isang magandang halo ng mga lokal at turista. Ang ganda ng komunidad doon! Tapos nagkaroon kami ng behind-the-scenes tour kasama si Parker - napaka-interesante (may sample - yehey!). Lahat ay mababait na tao at napakadaling kausap. Habang patapos na ang oras namin kasama si Laura, tinanong niya kami kung saan namin gustong ibaba - hiniling namin sa downtown Sitka na silipin ang mga tindahan at tingnan ang maliit na bayan - ipinakita niya sa amin kung saan matatagpuan ang mga shuttle para makabalik kami sa barko. Nagkaroon kami ng magandang oras at lubos ko itong irerekomenda.

Napakagandang paglalakad ito at si Olga ay isang mahusay na gabay! Siya ay maalam at nakakatuwang kasama sa paglalakad. Naibsan ng paglalakad kasama ang gabay ang stress na dulot ng karanasang ito.

Talagang nasiyahan kami sa aming paglalakad kasama si Laura. Napakaraming kaalaman niya, binigyan niya kami ng maraming impormasyon. Talagang inirerekomenda ang paglalakad!

Colton was knowledgeable and easy to be around. The hike was spectacular!! There were some steep steps but we loved it!

We loved the trail and the beauty. Our guide was Lori, she was awesome. Very knowledgeable

Laura was an incredible hiking guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the local landscape, wildlife, and history, which made the hike even more enjoyable. The 4-mile trail was absolutely beautiful. She set a comfortable pace, shared so many interesting facts along the way, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. I highly recommend booking a hike with Laura if you’re looking for an authentic and scenic adventure!

Laura was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We were able to beat the crowds and see gorgeous waterfalls, and lake views all in one half day hike.

The guided hike on Beaver Lake exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Allister was very knowledgeable, personable, and ensured our safety. The hike itself was very scenic and with incredible views of the surrounded mountains.The tour of the local brewery was also exceptional. The beers and food were very good and the tour provided amazing insight on how they produce when living on a small island.Overall recommend to anyone looking for an amazing hike while also being able to move at your own pace.

Laura was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. She worked around a change in our arrival and was very prepared. She gave us not only knowledge of the hike but life in Sitka itself. Even turned us on to a great local pizza place. We have a great trip!

Laura was a fantastic guide for our day hike in Sitka! The trail she chose was perfect, giving us a wonderful experience of Sitka's beautiful wilderness terrain and magnificent waterfalls. I would highly recommend if you visit Sitka.

We really enjoyed our guided hike in Sitka. The scenery was beautiful, and having Laura as our naturalist made the experience even better. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared interesting information about the area without making it feel like a lecture.We learned a lot about the local environment and appreciated her enthusiasm and ability to answer questions. Overall, it was a great way to experience Sitka and we’d definitely recommended it!

My daughter and I had a great time on our hike to Beaver Lake with Sarah. I won't give her all the credit for the gorgeous, sunny weather we had but Sarah was a great guide and host. Lots of fun information about the area mixed with fun conservation like she was an old friend.My daughter lost her cell phone on the trail. We eventually found it back in town at the police station were some friendly locals turned it in. Thanks to the vacationers that found it and tried to contact us, the locals that turned it into the police, and especially Sarah who went above and beyond to track it down.Sarah even gave us a tour of the town (beyond the police station) to see the Totem Museum, the Orthodox church, and the beautiful view from the bridge. She also took us to a great crab roll food truck for a late lunch.We had a lot of excellent guides on our trip but Sarah was by far the best. Overall, one of the major highlights of the trip to Alaska!