Foraging & Backcountry Cooking Class in Chugach State Park

Explore Chugach State Park with a guide as you hike for seasonal wild edibles and turn your finds into a backcountry meal. Locations vary with what is growing throughout the season.

• Hike through Chugach State Park in search of seasonal edible plants
• Learn about wild greens, fungi, berries, and other Alaskan edibles
• Pick your own food with guidance on what is safe to harvest
• Cook fresh-foraged ingredients using backcountry equipment and supplies
• Enjoy a backcountry dessert after the cooking class

Know before you go

• Ages 4+ only
• Requires walking 3 miles on flat pavement or 2.5 miles on uneven, rolling terrain over 2 hours
• Requires good balance and comfort walking on muddy, slippery, steep, and hilly trails
• Not suitable for cardiac, respiratory, joint, or other serious medical conditions that may affect participation
• Complete an individual participation agreement before the hike; a parent or guardian must sign for minors
• Hikes operate rain or shine; bring rain gear and boots suitable for wet or muddy conditions
• Non-private transportation meets in downtown Anchorage at the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
• Property pickup for non-private bookings costs an additional $25 and is not included in the listed price
• Private parties receive property pickup anywhere in Anchorage