Upcoming events.

Alaska can be an intimidating place to navigate - even if you live here! We hope our activities build confidence, connect adventure buddies and provide helpful resources for getting outside safely. If you have ideas on how we could better support outdoor accessibility for all, please reach out.

Revel is committed to offering community events, classes, group adventures, and more for locals.

On the Calendar

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Winter Speaker Series: Wild Ice with Luc Mehl
Nov
12

Winter Speaker Series: Wild Ice with Luc Mehl

The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation & Revel have joined forces to host monthly educational lectures/presentations November 2024 through April 2025. Each month features a different topic with the goal of connecting locals to different recreational opportunities.

In November: Luc Mehl will discuss the 'wild ice' safety tips, tricks, and more.

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Intro to Snowshoeing
Nov
23

Intro to Snowshoeing

Are you curious about snowshoeing? Maybe you think you’d enjoy it, but want to test it out before purchasing new gear. This event is for you! Emily will walk through some snowshoeing basics and then we’ll hit the trails. Rental gear and scholarships available.

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Ladies Night Out(doors): Mat River Park
Dec
5

Ladies Night Out(doors): Mat River Park

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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Beginner Winter Fat Biking Clinic
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Beginner Winter Fat Biking Clinic

This 2-part clinic offers and indoor and outdoor session, perfect for beginner riders.

Friday, December 6 (6PM-8PM). During this indoor session at Backcountry Bike and Ski, we will go over what you need to get started and will help you get your bike set up with accessories. We will talk about how to dress and what to expect.

Saturday, December 7 (11AM-1PM) we will hit the trails to identify and practice skills that will help you ride with confidence. We will apply the skills we learn as we ride some single-track trails. Location TBD and will be determined closer to our clinic date based on trail conditions.

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Intro to Snowshoeing
Dec
15

Intro to Snowshoeing

Are you curious about snowshoeing? Maybe you think you’d enjoy it, but want to test it out before purchasing new gear. This event is for you! Emily will walk through some snowshoeing basics and then we’ll hit the trails. Rental gear and scholarships available.

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Ski Chalet Trip (3-day/2-night)
Feb
13
to Feb 15

Ski Chalet Trip (3-day/2-night)

Join Revel for a 3-day/2-night cross country ski trip with views of the Alaska Range.

Trip highlights:

  • 8-mile ski-in to the chalet

  • Gear transportation to/from chalet is included

  • All meals included

  • Hostel-style lodging

  • Transportation to/from Palmer included

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Ladies Night Out(doors): Crevasse Moraine Hike
Nov
7

Ladies Night Out(doors): Crevasse Moraine Hike

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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Frost Fest 2024: The Valley’s Winter Resource Expo, sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Oct
5

Frost Fest 2024: The Valley’s Winter Resource Expo, sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation

Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with local businesses, nonprofits and clubs for Frost Fest 2024: The Valley’s Winter Resource Expo. We’ll be staged at the Palmer Train Depot from 11AM-4PM on Saturday, October 5.

Learn about:

  • Winter recreation activities

  • Local clubs

  • Classes

  • Scholarships and more!

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Ladies Night Out(doors): October Long Lake Trail (Matanuska Lakes)
Oct
3

Ladies Night Out(doors): October Long Lake Trail (Matanuska Lakes)

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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Ladies Night Out(doors): September Gold Cord Lake
Sep
12

Ladies Night Out(doors): September Gold Cord Lake

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Sep
6

Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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Hatcher Pass: 3-day/2-night Backpacking Trip
Sep
5
to Sep 7

Hatcher Pass: 3-day/2-night Backpacking Trip

Join the Revel team in for a 3-day/2-night off-trail backpacking excursion in the Talkeetna Mountains.

Sept. 5: Depart Palmer, AK and head to the Talkeetna Mountains. Our trip will start from a trail but quickly turn into an off-trail adventure.

Sept 6: Backpacking trip continues

Sept. 7: Return via the route we entered and head back to Palmer for a post-trip dinner and celebration.

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Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Aug
23

Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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COURSE FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Aug
9

COURSE FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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HIKE FULL: Ladies Night Out(doors): August Fairangel Lakes
Aug
1

HIKE FULL: Ladies Night Out(doors): August Fairangel Lakes

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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COURSE FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Jul
26

COURSE FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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CLASS FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Jul
12

CLASS FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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Ladies Night Out(doors): July Rippy Trail
Jul
11

Ladies Night Out(doors): July Rippy Trail

Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned hiker /adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new adventurer looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)

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Wrangell St. Elias: Backpacking Trip w/ Lodge Stay
Jul
11
to Jul 15

Wrangell St. Elias: Backpacking Trip w/ Lodge Stay

  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Revel team in partnership with Wrangell Mountain Wilderness Lodge for a Wrangell St. Elias adventure. Trip includes 2-nights of comfort at the lodge (a night before and after our backpacking trip) plus a 3-day/2-night backpacking excursion.

July 11: Depart Palmer, AK and lodge stay at Wrangell Mountain Wilderness Lodge

July 12: Backpacking trip begins

July 13: Backpacking day 2

July 14: Backpacking day 3 and return to Wrangell Mountain Wilderness Lodge

July 15: Return to Palmer, AK

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CLASS FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!
Jun
28

CLASS FULL: Foraging Fridays - Only $5!

Many of our native plants are edible, and some have been used traditionally for medicine. Learn to identify them and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a walk in the woods with naturalist emerita, Ute Olsson, for an introduction into what we can harvest.

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