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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EVENT FULL, Waitlist Only: Sponsored by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, Family Friendly, Winter Tree I.D. class
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.
EVENT FULL: Waitlist Only: Free NYE 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.
Winter Speaker Series: Adaptive Winter Recreation, Fatbiking + 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 enthusiast Jim Beck (adaptive Fatbiker) and Michael Hanson (monoskier), will share the ins and outs of adaptive winter recreation.
Event Sponsor: This event has been graciously sponsored by Alaska Gear Company.
Beginner Winter Fat Biking Clinic
This 2-part clinic offers and indoor and outdoor session, perfect for beginner riders.
Friday, January 10 (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, January 11 (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.
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
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.
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 :)
Winter Speaker Series: All About Iron Dog with Mike Vasser
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 December: Iron Dog Executive Director, Mike Vasser, will be sharing details about the world’s longest, toughest, snow machine race.
Event Sponsor: This event has been graciously sponsored by Alaska Gear Company.
Beginner Ski Social: All levels welcome
Looking to beef up your cross-country ski skills? Our monthly ski socials are beginner-friendly events designed to help you build confidence on skis. We’ll start each event with a short lesson on cross-country basics and then hit the trails at a leisurely pace.
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 :)
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Settlers Bay Coastal 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.
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!
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 :)
HIKE FULL, Waitlist only - Lazy Mountain, Free Community Hike: Sponsored by Now Health
Join Revel in partnership with Now Health for this free community hikes! We’ll be climbing Lazy Mountain from the Mat-Su Borough trailhead.
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Kin-Win Trail
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
Summer Adventure Series: Pepper Peak
Interested in exploring local trails, but need adventure buddies? Looking to make new friends? Curious about the area we call home or after a summer challenge? Come join our Summer Adventure Series and mark some goals off your list!
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.
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Scout Ridge Trail
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.
Summer Adventure Series: Mount Eklutna Loop (Bear Point to Mount Eklutna)
Interested in exploring local trails, but need adventure buddies? Looking to make new friends? Curious about the area we call home or after a summer challenge? Come join our Summer Adventure Series and mark some goals off your list!
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.
HIKE FULL: Summer Adventure Series: April Bowl-Government Peak Traverse
Interested in exploring local trails, but need adventure buddies? Looking to make new friends? Curious about the area we call home or after a summer challenge? Come join our Summer Adventure Series and mark some goals off your list!
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 :)
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.
COURSE FULL - Devil’s Club & Beyond: A walk, make, and take workshop with Ute
Join Ute Olsson of Borealkraut for a session on learning how to forage, harvest and make devil’s club salve. Participants will take home 2 oz. containers of devil’s club salve.
Summer Adventure Series: Pioneer Peak to Picnic Table
Interested in exploring local trails, but need adventure buddies? Looking to make new friends? Curious about the area we call home or after a summer challenge? Come join our Summer Adventure Series and mark some goals off your list!
Community Hike: 50ish and over, Gold Mint Trail
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.
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.
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 :)