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Photography and Wildlife Viewing
Bring
your camera and lots of film because nobody back home will
believe what you have seen on your Alaskan adventure! Huge
bears, soaring eagles, more fish than you can imagine.
You,
the mighty explorer, get to be right in the middle of all the
action! You'll have opertunities to take pictures of many scenic
views as well as the wildlife. Sunrises and sunsets are
spectacular in Southeast Alaska, and the many coves and
mountains will let you experience a multitude of variety, and
taking pictures will ensure that you bring home many memories
that will last you a lifetime.
Boating and
Maritime Skills -
Learn how to run and maneuver a boat, general rules of
navigation, understanding weather conditions, safety, maritime
knot tying, and basic wilderness survival/first aid training.
There is nothing quite like being out on the water, salt spray
in your face, riding the waves on your way to the fishing
grounds. You'll learn everything you need to know to be a
competent sea mariner. How to tie knots and where to use them,
rules of navigation, interpreting weather conditions, boat
maneuvering and more! You'll even learn the essential survival
skills needed to really rough it in the wilderness. You'll be a
Salty Sea Dog in no time!
Fishing
- Salt Water fishing
for Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, and lingcod. How to catch Alaskan
crab and shrimp. Fresh Water for Rainbow/Cutthroat Trout, and
Salmon.
Forget digging for worms! We're going to show you how to catch
the big ones! Some of the biggest fish in the world are here in
Alaska and they're just waiting to jump on your hook. You'll
learn the special techniques required to catch huge king salmon,
massive halibut, and many of other species. You'll also learn
first hand how to set crab and shrimp pots like a pro. Forget
the little 10 pounders you catch in a lake - you're going to
fish the mighty Pacific Ocean for the BIG ONES! And if you're
lucky, you'll catch one big enough to mount on the wall. Dad
will be squirming with envy!
Sea
Kayaking -
Instruction on how to kayak and travel in shallow bays and
inlets with ease to view wildlife up close!
There is nothing quite as peaceful as skimming along the ocean
tides in a sleek kayak, eye to eye with nature. On your Alaskan
adventure we'll teach you how to properly navigate a kayak.
Paddling techniques, gear preparation and safety skills are all
on the agenda. The only sound you'll hear is your paddle pushing
through the waves and the wind whistling across the bow of your
kayak. Kayaking provides the perfect opportunity to take
photographs and study the amazing sea life of Southeast, Alaska.
Hiking
- Explore the Tongass National Rainforest, Beaches, Lakes, and
Streams.
Put your boots on - we're heading into the wilderness! What
would a trip to Alaska be without a good trek through the woods?
The Tongass National Forest is one of the largest temperate rain
forests in the world, thick with cedar, hemlock and spruce
trees. This area is virtually untouched by man! You'll also be
exploring the unique beaches, lakes and streams that make this
area so amazing. When you reach the summit of that peak and look
out across the vast forest, fjords, inlets and bays, you'll know
why explorers risked it all to come to this land for hundreds of
years. This is America at its finest!
Oceanography
- Marine Biology & Aquaculture - Learn about sea life, tides and
currents in southeast Alaska. Tour a operational Oyster Farm and
Salmon Hatchery.
Yeah, yeah, it sounds like homework - but when the Pacific Ocean
is your classroom, it's far from boring! You'll learn about the
tides and currents that make this area of the world unique.
Tides can differ by more than 24 feet within 12 hours here!
You'll learn about the incredible sea life of the Pacific -
where fish grow to amazing sizes! You'll explore tide pools,
beach comb and study the abundant sea life of Southeast, Alaska.
You'll also visit an operational oyster farm and a salmon
hatchery. You'll get to see first hand how various types of
seafood are grown and developed for the markets of the world.
This is one homework assignment you won't mind doing!
Cooking
- Learn how clean your catch and then cook it with the
supervision of our chef.
If you want to be the best fisherman you can be, you have to
know what to
do
with that fish once it's in the boat! You'll learn how to clean,
dress and cook your catch to bring out the best flavor possible.
Delicious salmon, succulent shrimp, delectable crab and
mouth-watering halibut will be on the menu daily! And the best
part about it? When you get back home, you can kick mom out of
the kitchen and show her how it's really done!
Leadership,
Teamwork, Personal Responsibility Skills
- These are life skills that will serve you well in the Alaskan
wilderness.
We want to teach you the skills necessary to be an important
part of the Rocky Bay Lodge Wilderness Team! We all have to work
together to ensure the safety, fun and success of your stay.
Every team member will be responsible for their own behavior,
their own clean-up and will be expected to treat other team
members with respect and courtesy. Just like the great ships
that explored Alaska a hundred years ago, we are all in this
together!
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