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
Field Trip Series: Eklutna Bike Trip
Join Revel for a biking trip around Eklutna Lakeside Trail.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Botanical Silk Scarf Printing Class
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.
Beginner Backpacking: Overnight at Denali State Park
Join Revel for a beginner-friendly backpacking trip in Denali State Park. This 2-day/1-night trip is a great way to test gear and learn some backpacking basics without committing to a lengthy adventure.
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 10 miles total
🥾 Elevation Gain: About 1,500 feet
Bike GPRA
Challenge yourself on the mountain biking singletrack at GPRA! While the pace will be leisurely, this is a good workout. A mountain, gravel, or fat-tire bike with good traction is required.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Ladies Night Out(doors): 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 :)
Peak Challenge: Hike Mt. Baldy and Blacktail Rocks
Climb Mt. Baldy and Blacktail Rocks with Revel! This challenging out-and-back trek affords expansive views of Knik Arm, the Chugach Mountains, and the Alaska Range.
Field Sketching 101: with Artscape Workshops
Learn how to bring creativity outdoors with Field Sketching 101, a guided workshop led by Alaska artist Kate Powers of Artscape Workshops.
This workshop is perfect for those looking to enhance their time in nature, whether hiking, backpacking, boating, or simply slowing down to observe.
Field Trip Series: Paddle & Hike Weekend
Join Revel for a paddle and hike weekend in Denali State Park.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Long Lake Loop
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.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Community Hike: South Fork, Eagle River
Join Revel for a community hike along the South Fork Trail in Eagle River.
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 11 miles total
🥾 Elevation Gain: About 1,600 feet
🥾 Estimated Hiking Time: All day
Alaska Glacier Hut: Backcountry Community Adventure (3-day/2-night)
Join Revel for a 3-day/2-night backcountry trip at the Alaska Glacier Hut in the Chugach Mountains.
Trip highlights:
Round-trip bush flight to the hut
Guided backcountry excursions
Wood-fired sauna
Blueberry picking
All meals included
Tent camping with the hut as our basecamp
Transportation to/from Palmer included
Ladies’ Night Out(doors) Wolverine Creek 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 :)
Field Trip Series: Red Shirt Lake Hike
Join Revel for a hike in Willow! This community outing will take adventurers on a guided hike of Red Shirt Lake.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Rail Trail from Moose Creek
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.
Community Hike: Matanuska Peak Bowl
Join Revel for a community hike up the Matanuska Peak trail
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 6 miles total
🥾 Elevation Gain: About 2,800 feet
🥾 Estimated Hiking Time: About 6 hours
Community Hike: sponsored by Now Health, Mt. Eklutna Loop
Join Revel in partnership with Now Health for this free community hike! We’ll be hiking Mt. Eklutna Loop in Chugach State Park.
Community Hike: Blueberry Knoll
Join Revel for a community hike up Blueberry Knoll!
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 3.5 miles total
🥾 Elevation Gain: About 1,500 feet
🥾 Estimated Hiking Time: About 4 hours
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Gold Mint
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.
Field Trip Series: April Bowl to Government Peak, One-Way Hike
Join Revel for a one-way hike from April Bowl to Government Peak Recreation Area.
Ladies’ Night Out(doors): Lane Basin
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 :)
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Bike Matanuska Greenbelt
Ride scenic trails beside farmland and follow singletrack around lakes through boreal forest before looping back to the trailhead. A mountain, gravel, or fat-tire bike with good traction is required. Pace will be leisurely.
Course Full: Waitlist Only, 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.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification Course (1.5 hours)
Join Ute Olsson for a 1.5-hour walk in the woods. This course is more detailed than our bi-weekly plant walks at Government Peak Recreation Area.
We'll review plant identification, discuss foraging etiquette, and traditional plant uses.
Community Hike: sponsored by Now Health
Join Revel in partnership with Now Health for this free community hike! We’ll be hiking Pioneer Peak Trail up to the first picnic table.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Meet the Makers: Behind-the-scenes at 3 Palmer Businesses
Trip Testers Needed!
Join Revel for an exclusive “Meet the Makers” adventure. We’ll visit 3 Palmer small businesses for a behind-the-scenes tour with tastings at each stop.
203 Kombucha - learn how booch is made and sip on a sample.
Bleeding Heart Brewery - meet the head brewer and get a lesson on brewing beer
Big Dipper - we’ll make our very own ice cream!
Field Trip Series: Arctic Valley to South Fork Eagle River via Muktuk Marston and Hunter Pass, One-Way Hike
Join Revel for a one-way hike from Arctic Valley to South Fork Eagle River.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Scout Ridge
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.
Colony Days Special: $12 Historic Walking Tour
Downtown Palmer Historic Walking Tour
For Colony Days only - join us for only $12!
Field Trip Series: Rail Trail Palmer to Moose Creek, One-Way Hike
Join Revel for a one-way hike from downtown Palmer to Moose Creek along the Rail Trail.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Field Trip Series: Crevasse Moraine to Matanuska Lake, One-Way Hike
Join Revel for a one-way hike from Crevasse Moraine to Matanuska Lake. Transportation included!
Ladies’ Night Out(doors): Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA)
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 :)
Field Trip Series: Hike, Paddle & Pizza
🚶♂️ Hike Distance: ~3 miles, easy to moderate terrain
🛶 Paddle Time: ~1.5-2 hours on flat water
🎒 What to Bring: Water, snacks, layers, sturdy shoes, and a sense of adventure!
Devil’s Club Salve Making Course w/ optional Plant ID Walk
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.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification Course (1.5 hours)
Join Ute Olsson for a 1.5-hour walk in the woods. This course is more detailed than our bi-weekly plant walks at Government Peak Recreation Area.
We'll review plant identification, discuss foraging etiquette, and traditional plant uses.
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.
Free for Adventure Club members all summer long!
Field Sketching 101: with Artscape Workshops
Learn how to bring creativity outdoors with Field Sketching 101, a guided workshop led by Alaska artist Kate Powers of Artscape Workshops.
This workshop is perfect for those looking to enhance their time in nature, whether hiking, backpacking, boating, or simply slowing down to observe.
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Eklutna Lakeside 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 Kick-off Picnic
Join us for a festive kick-off to the summer season!
This potluck-style picnic is a family-friendly gathering. Please bring a favorite dish to share; Revel will provide desserts and beverages.
This event is made possible by the Revel Adventure Club, the public is welcome to attend.
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.
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.
Ladies Night Out(doors): Twin Peaks to the first Bench
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 :)
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!
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.
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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