Join Revel for a 3-day/2-night backpacking trip in Hatcher Pass. Our guides will take adventurers out into the tundra and off the beaten path in the Talkeetna Mountains. The fall colors will come to life in the tundra as the blueberry bushes turn yellow and the bear berry bushes turn bright red on the surrounding mountains. Our exact route will depend on road and trail conditions after Labor Day.
About the backpacking:
This is a moderately challenging to difficult trip for most hikers. Participants can expect to hike 6-9 miles per day with an elevation gain and/or loss of up to 2,000 feet.
You can check out the general area we intend to backpack here. Please note this itinerary is subject to change prior to trip departure and/or while in the field. The intended route is a 'route' not a maintained trail.
Total hiking distance: 15-20 miles, expect to hike 6-9 miles per day, off-trail
Total elevation gain: Gain of about 3,000' and loss of about 3,000'
Max elevation: Anticipated max elevation is expected to be around 4,200 feet
Participants should have the ability to carry 25-40lbs. across uneven terrain. Hikers will sleep two to a three-person tent unless single tent accommodation is requested. Meals during backcountry travel will generally be dehydrated, packaged meals (this helps reduce pack weight). We can accommodate most dietary requests and restrictions.
Route details will provided in the months and weeks leading up to your adventure. Please understand our itinerary may change ahead of trip departure and/or while we are in the field.
Trip fees:
Scholarships for locals:
Live here in Alaska? We offer a reduced rate for locals and Adventure Club members; however, we realize trip fees can sometimes be a barrier to participation. If you're a local interested in applying for a scholarship, you can do so here.