Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats
Overview
Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This is a great pick for families with younger kids, as pizza could be on the menu. On this one-of-a-kind daytrip, you’ll learn how to forage wild Alaskan edibles, experience world-class hiking, and learn the art of backcountry cooking. This tour is available in either Talkeetna or Anchorage!
Highlights:
• Experience a unique Alaskan activity with a skilled forager and guide!
• An enjoyable experience for everyone! Great for families with children.
• Partake in a past-time shared among all cultures.
• Learn about Alaska's foraging potential. Try wild greens, fungi and berries.
• Learn how to cook backcountry-style using fresh-foraged ingredients!
• Eat whatever we find!
NOTE: We'll show you what to pick, but guests must pick their own food.
Ready for a unique tour that you can savor for day to come? Come forage and cook with us today!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee We'll have hot drinks ready if you'd like.
- Lunch We'll forage and cook what we find!
- All gear and equipment provided
Meeting Location
West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Chugach State Park
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2.5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.
- Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. We'll have hot drinks ready if you'd like.
- Lunch. We'll forage and cook what we find!.
- All gear and equipment provided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2.5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.
- Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeWe'll have hot drinks ready if you'd like.
- LunchWe'll forage and cook what we find!
- All gear and equipment provided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2.5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.
- Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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