Alaska Backpacking Adventure with Revel Treks and Tours

An overnight trip designed to introduce you to backpacking in Alaska

This trip is ideal for:

• Travelers who want a custom, backcountry experience with a local guide.
• Travelers with some hiking experience, but are new to backpacking or plan to backpack independently during their time in Alaska.
• Travelers who appreciate educational opportunities and the chance to learn about the area.

Departure times:

9AM, Sundays through Thursdays

Total trip duration:

2 days

Price:

$975 per person, minimum 2 people required

Hiking and camping details:

• Most backpacking trips are a total of 5-15 miles of walking on a combination of trails, old mining roads, tundra and off-trail adventure
• Elevation gain for this trip varies depending on your desired activity level. You can expect most backpacking trips to include at least 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
• Expect to hike for over 5 hours on both days.
• At camp, visitors will sleep 2 guests per 3 person tent. Meals, tents and sleeping bags are included.
• Guests can expect to carry 25-35 lbs over uneven terrain.

Transportation time:

1-3 hours depending on our hiking location.

Difficulty:

Moderately strenuous to challenging. Most of our backpacking trips take place in the Talkeetna mountains, starting from Hatcher Pass. If not backpacking in Hatcher Pass, we also love taking visitors to off-trail locations via Mat-Su Borough trails and Chugach State Park.

Experience required?

Recommended. To enjoy this trip, we recommend you have some hiking experience or are a passionate outdoor adventurer. Don’t hesitate to call us if you’re unsure.

Group size:

• Maximum of 5 people
• Minimum of 2 people
• Solo traveler? If you are the only person booked for this trip, we will reach out 1 day prior to your scheduled departure time. You will have the option to cancel (with full refund) or book a second seat on the trip.

Trip details:

This overnight trip is your perfect introduction to backpacking in Alaska. Planning to hike and backpack during your last frontier adventure? Let our local guides help set you up for success! You’ll be involved in everything from route planning to wilderness medicine. We’ll share our risk mitigation plan with you to be able to use on future trips in Alaska and beyond. This custom adventure is designed to suit your adventure objectives.

Want a longer Alaska backpacking experience? Or have a group?

Contact us to extend your adventure or discuss group trip options.

What to bring:

• Comfortable, worn in hiking boots
• Comfortable attire (long hiking pants and a breathable shirt). No cotton or denim if possible, as it gets very heavy and cold when wet.
• 35-50 liter backpack (we have gear available for rent if needed)
• Additional layers (hat, liner gloves, light jacket)
• Rain gear - If you have it, carrying both rain pants and a rain jacket is recommended
• Water (1-2 liters recommended)
• Light snacks

What we provide:

• A local guide with Wilderness First Responder training
• Round-trip transportation from the location you selected
• All snacks and meals
• Water filtration system
• Camp stove
• Tents
• Sleeping pads
• Sleeping bags
• Trekking poles (as needed)