Not for most things. Sitka is small enough that use of a car is not necessary. Yes, along with your own surge protector. If you have a portable printer, consider bringing it as well. Sitka's winters are mild, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Rain is our usual form of precipitation.
There is a full eight hours of daylight in heart of winter. The Resident Fellows Program is for writers whose work demonstrates an interest in this integration. It offers such writers an opportunity to develop their work away from the routine of their daily lives. It also provides a context within which to explore the connections between their work and the diverse beliefs, experiences, and cultural traditions that make up the community of Sitka. Program Three single residencies are held each year during the months of January, April, and November.