About Us

Kierre Childers has been calling Alaska home since 2015. She started in Willow, Alaska, volunteering on a trail crew at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. She’s guided around the entire state, but loves calling the Palmer area home. Her passion for learning, the outdoors, and bringing people together is rooted in Revel operations.

Kierre is a certified Wilderness First Responder and an EMT.

Ute Riesenkönig Olsson received a Master of Forestry from Duke University and a Master of Science in Ecological Studies from Colorado State University. She taught natural history to all ages at the Eagle River Nature Center for two decades before her retirement. Ute has a special interest in ethnobotany -- how humans have traditionally used plants in Alaska.

Ute is trained in First Aid and CPR.

Susan Sommer grew up commercial salmon fishing every summer and playing outdoors. Her family spent two winters in a log cabin in the Alaska Range along the Iditarod Trail in the 1970s. After earning an MFA in creative writing, she worked as a freelance writer and was the editor of Alaska magazine for many years. Susan loves to hike, backpack, and mountain bike and is excited to share her knowledge with visitors.

Susan is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Ryan has spent nearly 13 years exploring Alaska, making it his home in 2021. Growing up in Ely, MN, and the Boundary Waters, he developed his love for the outdoors early, guiding canoe trips for five summers. With a background in philosophy and philanthropy, Ryan brings a global perspective from travels to 29 countries across Africa, Europe, and South America. He’s passionate about sharing Alaska’s wild beauty and adventuring with others.

Ryan is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Emily moved to Alaska from Arkansas in 2020 after meeting her husband. She studied Tourism Management at Colorado State University, receiving a Master’s degree in 2021. She loves the outdoor world and showing it to others. Her favorite pastimes include hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking, and snowshoeing. Emily is excited to use her passion for people and the outdoors to show off the beautiful creation that is Alaska.

Emily has a Wilderness First Aid certification.

Evan is a lifelong Alaskan who grew up exploring both the front and back country areas of our amazing state. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His favorite activities include backpacking, mountain biking and Nordic skiing with his wife. Evan loves teaching outdoor skills to others and can’t wait to share his knowledge on all of his outings with Revel.

Evan is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Megan Reddell is a teacher and outdoors enthusiast living in Palmer. Growing up in Alaska gave her a lifelong passion for the local ecosystem, especially local herbs and foods. As a teacher and a guide, she enjoys sharing the richness of Alaska with anyone who will listen! Megan spends the sunny months hiking, foraging, and guiding others to do the same. When not on the trail, Megan teaches music and Spanish.

Megan is trained in First Aid and CPR.