Tag - Hatcher Pass

5 fun fall ideas

September 20, 2018 by Casey Ressler
Alaskans love summer, for good reason. But don't sleep on fall - there's a ton of great activities going on in the Mat-Su Valley in late September and early October. Here are five of our favorite things to do once summer is over, but winter is still a month or two down the road: 1. Take a hike....
When it comes to winter recreation, there is simply no better place to be than Hatcher Pass, nestled into the Talkeetna Mountains. Hatcher Pass is the ideal destination for winter enthusiasts, as the area boasts something for everyone. It's usually the first area to get snow in the fall, and the...

Government Peak Fun

January 10, 2018 by Casey Ressler
One of the top recreation areas in the Mat-Su Valley, Hatcher Pass, just got even better. A new concessionaire has taken over the operations of the Government Peak Chalet, and is now offering fat tire bike rentals, snowshoe rentals and eventually, ski rentals. Lifetime Adventures took over...