Winter Discovery Day Offers Free Gear Demonstrations, Activities, and More on March 8
Contributed by Kierre Childers
Community members will not want to miss the valley’s second annual Winter Discovery Day on Saturday, March 8 from 11AM-4PM at Government Peak Recreation area.
Event attendees can expect a spread of free gear demonstrations - from fat bikes to snowshoes and sledding. In addition to gear there will be hot chocolate and fire pits spread out around the parking area. The event hopes to highlight different recreation opportunities in our area and will be a great way to connect with organizations that offer local, community programming.
The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation in collaboration with the Mat-Su Borough and over a dozen local businesses and nonprofits are behind the annual event. This year’s Discovery Day has been made possible by funding from Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union.
Businesses and organizations signed up to offer activities so far include Revel Treks and Tours, Backcountry Bike and Ski, AKtive Soles, Onward and Upward, Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers, the Mat-Su Ski Club, AK State Parks, Alaska Geographic, Skeetawk, Pioneer Ski Patrol, Alaska Safe Riders, Adventures by True North, Elevated Community, and Wild Free Kids Occupational Therapy.
About the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Since 2014, your local trails and parks resource -the MSTPF- has awarded over $2.3 million in grants to local organizations. These grants have facilitated trail-building, trails and parks maintenance and related infrastructure investments in the Mat-Su Borough. Both motorized and non-motorized trail users have benefitted from MSTPF investments.
For media inquiries please contact:
Kierre Childers
Revel Treks and Tours (Revel is coordinating the event) info@revelak.com
907-903-1664
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Taylor Raftery
Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation traftery@matsutrails.org
907-795-2235