Locals
Explore Alaska, with locals, like you!
We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our community to connect with Alaska. We offer guided hikes, courses, and educational opportunities for locals, year-round. For those who attend our events regularly or want to support the work we’re doing - our Adventure Club offers free activities, discounts, and priority registration. By joining the club, you’ll support local adventures, enjoy access to unique experiences, and help us make exploring Alaska more accessible to all.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hike Full, Waitlist Only. Community Hike: sponsored by Now Health
Join Revel in partnership with Now Health for this free community hike! We’ll be hiking Gold Mint Trail in Hatcher Pass at a leisurely pace. Our turnaround point will be the old beaver damn (about 2 miles), conditions pending.
Ladies Night Out(doors): Butte 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 adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)
Salve Making: An outdoor workshop with Ute
Join Ute Olsson of Borealkraut for a session on learning how to forage, harvest and make cottonwood salve. Participants will take home 2 oz. containers of cottonwood salve.
Cross Country Ski Social: Beginner Friendly
Join Revel for our monthly cross-country ski social. These events are beginner-friendly and welcome to all. We’ll review skiing basics at the trailhead and then head out for a leisurely adventure.
Winter Speaker Series
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 April: Join local trail enthusiast and trail advocate Steve Charles for a look at a few of the valley’s historic trails
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Matanuska Lakes State Rec Area
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Event Full: Waitlist only, Free Beginning Birder Walk: Sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours for our winter/spring sampler series. Each month, we’ll highlight a different trail or winter recreational activity. These free, small-group events will connect you to outdoor resources in our area.
THIS MONTH: A beginner birding walk. Learn the basics of birding while quietly strolling through the boreal forest!
Trail Cleanup: Crevasse Moraine
Join the Mat-Su Division of Solid Waste, the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers, and the Revel crew for a trail clean up party!
Head to the Crevasse Moraine trails between noon and 3PM on Saturday, May 3, and come lend a hand.
Food Dehydration Class: with Samples!
Dehydrating your own food is an easy, fun, budget-friendly hobby. This intro class will cover everything from why you should try it, to tips for successful outcomes, to how to use what you’ve dehydrated on the trail or when traveling.
Short Course: Foraging 101
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 and some foraging etiquette basics.
Botanical Silk Scarf Printing
Join Ute Olsson of Borealkraut for a workshop all about printing with plant material. Choose plain or a naturally-dyed background color, then arrange fresh leaves over silk to create your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf. While our silk bundles are being heat-processed, learn more about natural dyeing techniques, and how to identify local plants.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Moose Range from Murphy Road
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Free, Pop-up Community Hike, Crevasse Moraine
Join Revel for a pop-up hike on the Crevasse Moraine trails!
Winter Speaker Series
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 March: Join local birder Justin Saunders for a presentation on birding basics and what to keep an eye out for during the spring migration.
Winter Discovery Day
Winter Discovery Day is a half-day event designed to connect locals to winter recreation opportunities and resources in the valley. The main staging area for activities will be at Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA). We are partnering with local businesses and nonprofits to offer a variety of activities (snowshoeing, xc skiing, sledding, avalanche preparedness activities, and hot chocolate) at different trailheads.
Please note parking fees apply. Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) is a Mat-Su Borough maintained trailhead.
Want to get involved? Reach out to us at info@revelak.com
Ladies Night Out(doors): Kin-Win
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 adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)
Free Moose Range Fat Bike Ride: Sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours for our winter sampler series. Each month we’ll highlight a different trail or winter recreational activity. These free, small group events will connect you to outdoor resources in our area.
THIS MONTH: A beginner-friendly fat bike ride on the Moose Range trails.
Winter Speaker Series
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 February: We’ll learn about Ahtna and Dena’ina, languages and traditions.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Reflections Lake
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Snowshoe Social: Beginner Friendly
Join Revel for our monthly snowshoe social. These events are beginner-friendly and welcome to all. We’ll review snowshoeing basics at the trailhead and then head out for a leisurely adventure.
TRIP FULL: Join the waitlist - 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
Club Social
Are you an Adventure Club Member? Do you have an idea for an upcoming trip? A hike you’d like to see this summer? Now is when we build out our summer calendar. Bring your dreams and schemes!
What to expect:
Casual conversations about upcoming Revel adventures
Adventure dreaming - want to see us host an event or course this summer? We’re all ears!
Help with trip planning - if you have a personal trip you’re working on, bring it to this trip and our team can help you plan it.
EVENT FULL, WAITLIST ONLY: Free Cultural Walk with the Knik Tribe: Sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours for our winter sampler series. Each month we’ll highlight a different trail or winter recreational activity. These free, small group events will connect you to outdoor resources in our area.
THIS MONTH: A walk with the Knik Tribe. We’ll learn about Dena’ina people and their traditions along the way.
Beginner Winter Fat Biking Clinic
Friday, Feb. 7 (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, Feb. 8 (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.
Ladies Night Out(doors): Settlers Bay Coastal Trails
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 adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)
POSTPONED: Cross Country Ski Social: Beginner Friendly
Join Revel for our monthly cross-country ski social. These events are beginner-friendly and welcome to all. We’ll review skiing basics at the trailhead and then head out for a leisurely adventure.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Moose Range Trails
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Snowshoe Social: Beginner Friendly
Join Revel for our monthly snowshoe social. These events are beginner-friendly and welcome to all. We’ll review snowshoeing basics at the trailhead and then head out for a leisurely adventure.
No snowshoes? No problem! You can easily add on gear rental when checking out. Rentals are available for $15 per pair.
Ladies Night Out(doors): Matanuska Lakes State Rec Area
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 adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)
Winter Speaker Series -Adaptive Winter Recreation: Fatbiking and Downhill Skiing
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 January: Trail enthusiasts Jim Beck (adaptive Fatbiker) and Michael Hanson (monoskier), will share the ins and outs of adaptive winter recreation.
Cross Country Ski Social: Beginner Friendly
Join Revel for our monthly cross-country ski social. These events are beginner-friendly and welcome to all. We’ll review skiing basics at the trailhead and then head out for a leisurely adventure.
Event Full, Join the Waitlist. New Year’s Eve Community Hike: sponsored by Now Health
Join Revel in partnership with Now Health for this free community hike! We’ll be climbing the Butte from the West Butte trailhead.
Free Winter Tree ID Course: Sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours for our winter sampler series. Each month we’ll highlight a different trail or winter recreational activity. These free, small group events will connect you to outdoor resources in our area.
THIS MONTH: A family-friendly, winter tree identification class. We’ll walk about 1.5 miles learning about trees along the way. We’ll end our walk with hot drinks at the trailhead.
Walking poles, ice cleats and winter gear are available to borrow.
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Pioneer Loop + Tree Decorating
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Rippy Trail Walk
Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
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.
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 :)
Join The Adventure Club
When you become a member, you're not just joining a club; you're supporting our community. Members make it possible for Revel to offer community hikes, courses, events, and more.
Joining the Adventure Club gets you benefits like:
Attend 1 or 2 of our standard monthly events at no cost ($12 for non-members).
Enjoy priority registration for pop-up educational events and longer adventures.
Join quarterly community hikes.
Participate in our partnership events
Access exclusive "members-only" brainstorming sessions to plan your adventure dreams
Plans start at just $9/month!
The Adventure Club Supports…
Our growth + evolution
In 2024, we connected with over 1,000 locals through small group adventures, classes, and other community events. Our membership model will help us continue sustainably. Members help shape our future adventures, so if you have an idea, let us know—we’re excited to grow with your support.
Paying our staff a livable wage
Our team works year-round to provide quality, educational community outings; even a free, 2-hour hike takes 4-6 hours of staff effort to plan and guide. We’re committed to thoughtful, small-group hikes and ensure our professional guides earn a living wage for every trip, including free events.
Necessary permits
As a professional guide service, we’re permitted and insured to operate within Alaska State Parks, Mat-Su Borough Trails, and state land, which require annual permit fees and per-person use fees. A membership covers these individual fees for our community hikes.
The Adventure Club FAQs
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You can access your membership portal here.
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Not at this time. We are exploring the best path forward for community adventures and educational opportunities and imagine this will continue to evolve. A nonprofit? Who knows what the future holds for equitable adventures. We continue to brainstorm, but have provided a mechanism for you to support our work in the meantime.
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Of course. We invite anyone curious about our trips and courses to come check out a community hike for free.
When registering for your first event, simply select “first-time adventurer” and you won’t be charged.
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Not at this time. If you are a couple or family interested a membership please contact us. We’re happy to get creative!
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Month-to-Month Members:
You can cancel your membership anytime.
No refund for current month, but no charges for future months.
Annual Members:
You can cancel anytime.
Get a 50% refund for unused months at your monthly membership rate.
Example: If you cancel an annual Trailblazer membership ($108 annually) with two months left, you get a $9 refund.
Special Circumstances:
If a membership was purchased, used for a course discount, and then canceled, a service fee may be applied during cancellation processing.
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In rare instances we may need to cancel a planned club event. We evaluate community hikes and course cancellations on a case-by-case basis. In most instances we will re-schedule as appropriate and communicate with registered participants in a timely manner.
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