Revel Treks & Tours

02/25/2025

February news is OUT!

Discovery Day, We're In the News + More!

Fat biking, cross country skiing, snowshoes - even a portable sauna!? We’re so excited to be a part of the second annual Winter Discovery Day.

02/25/2025

Thanks so much to everyone who came out for our community ride 🚲 this weekend. This event was part of our Winter Sampler Series - events designed to connect locals to different trails and resources in our area.

Did you know that Matanuska Lakes State Rec Area, Crevasse Moraine, and Kin-Win all connect to each other?

Our next big event is Winter Discovery Day 2025. Join us and almost 20 other local businesses and nonprofits for a day of free gear demos, activities, and more 🎉 March 8 from 11AM-4PM.

P.S. If you're looking for biking resources in the valley, be sure to check out Mountain Bikers and Hikers

02/19/2025

Some shots from our recent ski chalet trip 🎉

We were a crew of 15 locals ranging from folks in their 20s to a handful of seasoned adventurers in their 70s! Thanks so much to everyone who was a part of the adventure.

Ski ya next year! :)

02/18/2025

Live here locally? Our Winter Speaker Series in collaboration with the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation continues tonight. We are very excited to have Sondra in Palmer to share all about Ahtna and Dena'ina languages and cultures.

Doors open at 6:30PM
Presentation begins at 7PM

Will we see you there!?

It's tonight! Our free Winter Speaker Series continues with a presentation all about Ahtna and Dena'ina cultures and languages.

Don't miss this chance to learn from Sondra.

Doors open at 6:30PM
Presentation begins at 7PM.

See you at the Palmer Train Depot!

02/17/2025

Hey locals 📣

It's not too late to snag a seat! Join Emily for our monthly snowshoeing social. Tonight we'll meet at the Independence Trailhead at 5:45PM. Our snowshoe will start at 6PM.

Join the Revel crew for a monthly snowshoe outing.

02/11/2025

This was such a wonderful event. Nothing like learning on the trail 🙌

This is our second year partnering with the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation on a spread of community events. Be sure to head to our "locals" page if you're looking for ways to get outside, learn, and make new friends on the trail.

And if it's not already on your calendar - save the date for Winter Discovery Day 2025! Over a dozen local businesses and organizations will be providing free gear demos at Government Peak Rec Area on March 8.

02/05/2025

Ladies Night Out(doors)- tomorrow with Emily!

Join us for a leisurely walkabout around the Settler's Bay Trails. Hot drinks at the trailhead following our adventure. Need to borrow some gear? Let us know! We've got plenty of extra trekking poles, spikes, and headlamps.

Details and registration info on the Revel website.
Hit the "locals" tab 😉

https://bit.ly/4gok1KZ

02/03/2025

Looking for some summer inspiration?

Last year Revel guided a small backpacking trip in our largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Trip highlights:
🐏 Dall sheep
🌸 Wildflowers
🏔️ Scenic vistas
🛏️ And a lodge stay at Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge

Read our full trip report here: https://loom.ly/xj8ZtVI

As the largest National Park in the U.S., Wrangell-St. Elias boasts over 13 million acres of wilderness. Our trip report highlights details and photos from a small-group, guided backpacking trip Revel completed in 2024. The Trail Creek/Lost Creek Route is a strenuous backcountry, 25-mile, adventur

01/30/2025

Upcoming locals event 📣

Feb. 8 - join us for an afternoon Cultural Walk with the Knik Tribe
This free event is limited to 10 participants.

This is our second year partnering with the on a Winter Sampler Series. These small group outings connect locals to different trail resources in our area.

Register for the cultural walk and check out all our upcoming community events online here: https://loom.ly/MbOnTdU

Revel Treks & Tours offers events for locals seeking unique Palmer, Alaska outdoor adventures. Join Alaska guided tours, enjoy seasonal activities, and reconnect with your surroundings. Perfect for families and friends looking for authentic Alaska adventure tours close to home.

01/28/2025

ICYMI: Our fat-biking clinic has been postponed a couple of times due to poor trail conditions.

The good news for you? 🚲
There's still time to snag your seat for our postponed course!

Join us on Feb 7&8 for a 2-day clinic with certified mountain biking coach -

More info on our website here:
https://loom.ly/JzOFakM

Join Sofia Petroni, certified Mountain Biking instructor and Revel for a 2-day Winter Fat Biking Clinic in Palmer.

01/20/2025

What are our custom trips about? Making your Alaska dreams come true 🙌

Here's what one of our 2024 guests had to say:

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"Revel designed a spectacular...custom 'Dream Day'... stitching together a local farmer, a foraging guide, and an off-duty chef to make this day happen.

Our time at each stop was so personal, so earnest -- it really felt like a day spent with new friends -- we learned so much and fell in love with the place and the people who make Palmer such a rich and vibrant little community."

Check out all our trip options on our website: https://loom.ly/uGuX18U

Discover unforgettable Palmer, Alaska tours with Revel Treks & Tours. From breathtaking Alaska hiking tours to immersive Alaska history tours, we specialize in small group Alaska tours and private-guided Alaska tours. Explore Hatcher Pass hiking tours, experience authentic Palmer, AK outdoor adv

01/17/2025

Our next 50ish and over community hike is on Tuesday 1/21. Join Ute for a leisurely walkabout around the Moose Range!

Details on our website:

Join the Revel crew for monthly senior outings. We'll hike at a leisurely pace, chatting along the way.

01/13/2025

2025 marks Revel's fourth year of operations 🥳

Thanks so much for following us along the way. A recap from 2024 is on our blog here:

Revel is a small business with a big impact on the local community. In 2024, we hosted over 70 events, connecting with over 1,000 locals through small group adventures, presentations, and classes.

01/09/2025

It is ICY out there! We're shifting our bike events to February in hopes that trail conditions improve. Participants for both events were sent emails this morning. We'll be updating event details on social media and our website as well.

Thanks for your flexibility. Fingers crossed for more snow soon!

01/08/2025

So much to learn! Feeling very thankful for Jim and Michael who shared all about adaptive winter recreation.

We're halfway through our speaker series with the trails and parks foundation. These events are great opportunities to learn about our area and the different ways people recreate ❄️🏔🙌

Thanks so much to those who came out to attend our Winter Speaker Series last night. We learned all about adaptive winter recreation, and there is so much to learn!

Huge thanks to Jim and Michael for sharing and to Revel for partnering on these free community events.

Next event: Tuesday, February 18 - all about Ahtna and Dena'ina languages and cultures.