Registration not required

When: Tuesday, January 7. Doors open at 6:30PM. Presentation begins at 7PM.

Where: We’ll meet at the Palmer Train Depot in downtown Palmer.

Is registration required? No.

About the presentation: What is adaptive winter recreation? Join adaptive fatbiker, Jim Beck, and monoskier, Michael Hanson, for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into all things adaptive winter rec.

About the speakers:

Jim Beck has been involved in nonprofit human services and state government in Alaska since 1985. Paralyzed since the age of 21, Jim is an avid adaptive mountain bike (aMTB) rider and uses an offroad handcycle to access Alaska’s bountiful trails and recreation areas year-round. Jim is passionate about developing inclusive mountain biking and advocating for adaptive trails that bring the stoke to all cyclists.

Michael Hanson has been paralyzed for eight years. Michael is an avid outdoorsman, participating with Challenge Alaska’s programs for sled hockey, mono-ski, wheelchair basketball and lacrosse, fishing trips, and more recently mountain biking.  Michael holds an A&P certificate and works in the aviation industry.

Cost to attend: This event is free for the community to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute to the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, the organization will accept both electronic and cash donations at each speaker event. Donations are tax-deductible.

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What is the winter speaker series? The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation & Revel are hosting monthly educational lectures/presentations from November 2024 through April 2025. Each month we highlight a different recreation topic, connecting locals to a variety of opportunities and stories from our area.

Our goal? We hope the series sparks curiosity and encourages locals to ask questions, continue learning, and build community. If you have any questions about this event, the speaker series or have ideas for future presentations, please call us 907-903-1664.