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
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.
Hike and Paint on the Butte!
Discover the joy of combining outdoor adventure with artistic expression on this group hike and painting session at the Butte.
At the summit, Alaska artist Sandy McDermott will discuss how views of the Matanuska Valley, Knik Glacier, and surrounding peaks can inspire your creativity.
This event is bring your own paint supplies. Instruction is provided.
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.
Ladies Night Out(doors): Sunset Butte 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 adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor - let us know :)
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 3 miles
🥾 Estimated Hiking Time: About 3 hours
🥾 Elevation gain: About 800 feet
Frost Fest 2025: 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 2025: The Valley’s Winter Resource Expo. We’ll be staged at the Palmer Train Depot from 11AM-4PM on Saturday, October 4.
Learn about:
Winter recreation activities
Local clubs
Classes
Scholarships and more!
Member Appreciation Night
Join the Revel crew for our fall Member Appreciation Night!
More details coming soon 🎉
Community Hike: 50ish and over: Moose Range from Murphy Road, 3-hour hike
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.
🥾 Mileage: Approximately 4 miles
🥾 Estimated Hiking Time: About 3 hours
🥾 Elevation gain: About <500 feet
Free Community Hike: Fall Colors at GPRA
Explore the Government Peak trails with our local guides!
This free community hike has been made possible by tourism. We use revenue from our visitor trips to offset costs for locals to join our community adventures. In 2024, about 30% of our local offerings were provided free to the community.
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 :)
Alaska Glacier Hut: Backcountry Community Adventure (3-day/2-night)
Registration closes on August 15, 2025
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
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
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: 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!
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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
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.
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: Eklutna Bike Trip
Join Revel for a biking trip around Eklutna Lakeside Trail.
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.
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.
Your Alaska Adventure Awaits
Experience Alaska like a true, local, adventurer and book your tour today!