Welcome to the 2024 Gift & Giving Guide!
This list is compiled of suggestions from our Mind & Mountain Training members and it represents their side hustles, passion projects, favorite businesses, and places to donate.
Use the buttons below to navigate to different sections of this page or simply start scrolling to work through the full list!
Wishing you and yours a very happy winter season - Team Mind & Mountain
Artsy Endeavors
Artwork by Oceana Willis
Oceana Wills (she/her) is an artist from Homer, Alaska whose paintings are inspired by a curiosity about nature and the plants, animals, and landscapes around her as well as summers spent commercial fishing. She paints primarily with gouache and sometimes works with acrylic, embroidery, pen, and clay.
Her prints, cards, stickers, and originals are available on her website where there is also a list of businesses in Homer and beyond that carry her work. All proceeds from Shards of the Forest go towards reducing participation costs for neurodivergent and disabled people to engage in outdoor recreation & community conservation with Outdoorsa (www.outdoorsa.co.nz).
Website: oceanawills.com
IG: @oceanawillis
Moonbeam Designs
Beaded brick stitch earrings by Oliviah Franke.
Olivia is a Cahíta person living in Alaska on Dena’ina Ełnena; making beaded earrings.
IG: @moonbeamdesigns
Art Shop by Kristin Link
Discover nature-inspired gifts in my Etsy shop, where I combine my background as a science illustrator and love for the outdoors. From enamel mugs adorned with Alaskan flora and fauna to illustrated calendars and art prints celebrating the beauty of wild landscapes, each piece is inspired by time outside near my cabin in McCarthy, AK.
Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nizinanaturals
IG: @linkkristin
Beldamia
Hand-poured soy and beeswax candles made in Fort Collins, Co!
Website: https://beldamia.com/
IG: @beldamia
Mountain Men of Alaska Calendar
Everyone's favorite gift.
Website: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1715208204/2025-mountain-men-of-alaska-calendar
Trickster Co
Started by a brother and sister in Alaska - Trickster Co is a company promoting innovative native art, fashion, and design. You can find something for anyone here!
Website: https://trickstercompany.com
Rachel Davies Art
From the website: Working as an outdoor guide and spending my free time outside, my artwork has always been influenced by my natural surroundings. I am currently based in the beautiful mountain town of Canmore in the Canadian Rockies, giving my latest work a focus on the snowy peaks and alpine florals around my home. Much of my past work has been inspired by the native flora and fauna in New Zealand as well as coastal exploration in the Canadian Maritimes. Wherever I am, I hope to capture the excitement and wonder felt in human-powered adventures.
Website: https://www.racheldaviesart.com/
IG: @rachelmydavies
Apparel & Gear
Alpine Fit Alaska Adventure Apparel
Alpine Fit is an outdoor clothing company based in Anchorage, Alaska. Jen Loofbourrow and her team make base layers, bushwhacking leggings, hats, headbands and neck gaiters. Made in USA (and Made in Alaska!) gifts for any person who loves to spend time outside on your holiday list! They make their gear from merino wool, a special silver fiber odor resistant fabric for long trips, and recycled fibers. They are 1% for the Planet Members, Climate Neutral Certified and the US Small Business Administration recently awarded them as Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year for Alaska! They are best known for their long sleeve base layer tops and their light weight merino wool hats that pack small and fit under a helmet.
Website: https://alpinefit.com/
IG: @alpinefitco
Alpine Parrot
Thoughtfully designed technical outdoor wear in sizes 14-30 with two unique fits. The Perfect Blend of Durable, Breathable, Lightweight, And Stretch in Sizes 14-30.
Sadly - Alpine Parrot is closing up shop, but you can help them clear out their inventory and score some excellent deals while you're at it - right now everything is 60% off!
Website: https://alpineparrot.com/
IG: @alpineparrot
Tough Cutie
👊🏽Black Woman-Owned
🧦Premium women's hiking socks
🏔️Increasing diversity in the outdoors
Website: https://www.toughcutie.com/
IG: @toughcutiebrand
Coalition Snow
Coalition Snow is a women-owned and operated Reno-based snowsports brand on a mission to deconstruct the status quo.
Jen Gurecki and Lauren Bello Okerman, our founders, were never sponsored athletes. They were never industry insiders. They were, and continue to be, two women who love playing in the mountains. They believe that everyone should be able to experience the joy and freedom of being in nature.
We started in 2014 with an obsession to fill a void in the industry with our performance-driven skis and snowboards and with a belief that a community of enlightenment, sustainability, and solidarity were key ingredients that had been missing.
Website: https://www.coalitionsnow.com/
IG: @coalitionsnow
Fishe Wear
Discover revolutionary and innovative fishing fashion with Fishe® Wear. The story of Fishe® Wear begins with one woman’s passion for fly fishing. After a lifetime of fishing in ill-fitting fishing clothing, Linda Leary founded Fishe® Wear with the goal of creating functional fishing outfits and accessories for women. She founded the company in 2015.
Fishe® Wear exists to create functional fishing fashion exclusively for women. We believe in offering inspiring and comfortable clothing that instills confidence. The end goal of Fishe® is to change women’s outdoor apparel forever to ensure comfort and confidence on their outdoor fishing adventures.
Website: https://fishewear.com/
IG: @fishewear
AK Waterbody
Waterbody is an invitation to explore the lush, untamed landscape of Alaska, and to tap into the wildest parts of yourself.
Waterbody's wilderness-inspired skin and body care products are formulated with completely natural ingredients to effectively care for, nourish, protect, and restore your skin.
Website: https://akwaterbody.com/
IG: @akwaterbody
Kula Cloth
A Kula Cloth® is the first of its kind - an intentionally (and obsessively) designed reusable antimicrobial pee cloth!
In a wilderness setting (or heck, even at a porta potty!), it's very important to have good hygiene. Traditionally, we either pack in excess amounts of toilet paper and/or employ the 'shaking off' method (aka 'drip dry'). Neither of these are good options. A pee cloth is a way that we can stay comfortable AND have a positive impact on the environment at the same time.
A pee cloth is a ‘leave no trace’ toilet paper option for peeing. Simply pee, and use your Kula Cloth to pat dry - no TP left behind!
Website: https://kulacloth.com/
IG: @kulacloth
Alpacka Raft
Making the world's most innovative packrafts for all adventures. Proud to manufacture in Mancos, CO, USA.
Website: https://www.alpackaraft.com/
IG: @alpacka_raft
Tellus Adventure Aparell
When you purchase sustainable clothing for your outdoor adventures, you're making an eco-friendly decision that benefits both you and the environment. Designed for durability and comfort, Tellus Outdoor’s sustainable clothing is crafted from recycled or responsibly sourced materials, reducing waste and minimizing impact to nature. Whether you're hiking, camping, or exploring, these eco-conscious options mean you can enjoy the great outdoors while preserving it for future generations. By investing in sustainable clothing, you're helping protect the very landscapes you love to explore.
100% of Tellus' net profits are donated to environmental causes.
Website: https://tellusoutdoor.com/
IG: @tellusoutdoor
Fairweather Ski Works
The most beautiful skis, snowboards, and splitboards out there! Handmade in Haines, AK.
Website: https://fairweatherskiworks.com/
Ermine Skate
From the website:
Ermine Skate formed in 2020/21 with a single goal: to design, handmake, finish, and sell top-quality Nordic ice skates right here in Anchorage, Alaska. Ermine Skates are fabricated and finished in Anchorage, and sold exclusively through the Ermine Skate website and Alaska businesses. All skates are produced with components sourced in the USA.
Nordic ice skating is an extraordinary and fast-growing sport, and Alaska is home to much of the best skating in North America. This is the perfect place to launch North America’s first Nordic skate company. We are proud to live, work, play, and manufacture a premium product in our beautiful home state.
Website: https://ermineskate.com/
IG: @ermineskate
Coaching & Training
Luc Mehl -- Outdoor Education
Luc offers safety training & education for people who want to get outside while mitigating risks and environmental impacts. His online courses include Wild Ice, Packrafting Skills & Safety, and Start & End at Home: Remote Trip Planning. He also teaches in person classes in the Anchorage area when conditions are right.
Website: https://courses.thingstolucat.com/
IG: @lucmehl
The Gift of Mind & Mountain Training
The Ski Babes style is down-to-earth, body-positive, and mental health-informed. You won't find any body-shaming, comparison, or pressure to override your body's signals here.
Instead, I coach using positive encouragement that helps you listen to your body & find the right challenge level for you. I promise to deliver an encouraging push when you need it, as well as reminders that "moving is winning" and "you've got this" as your body adjusts to the workouts.
And yes, we have badass winter athletes inside, but don't be intimidated by that. We also have new moms, weekend warriors, and even people who "dread winter." The workouts are super adaptable to meet your body where it's at and help you move toward your goals, from the big ski adventures to family outings to coping with winter mental health.
Website: https://www.mindandmountain.co/training
If you would like to purchase a gift, send us an email!
IG: @sarahmhistand
Radiant Wellness
Merreley provides Embodied Coaching virtually and in person in Valdez, Alaska. Her training in Somatic Experiencing and Realization Practice as well as years of practice as a Rolfer allow her a multi-faceted lens from which to support the body and nervous system. Merreley has a gift for listening deeply and supporting people as they move into their more generative, generous, creative, playful, and grounded selves. ate: one 90-minute session for $90. Please allow 3 days for processing the order. Contact Julia for any questions or more gift ideas.
Website: https://www.merreleydonohue.com/
Experiences
Anchorage Museum
A membership to the Anchorage Museum is the gift that keeps giving! New exhibitions, programming and events all year long, focused on our place in the North!
Website: www.anchoragemuseum.org
IG: @anchoragemuseum
Public Use Yurt on the Kenai Peninsula with Moose Pass Adventures
Moose Pass Adventures is passionate about expanding access to wild, beautiful spaces. Not only do they offer guided kayak and overnight experiences for those visiting Alaska, they also want Alaskans to get out and experience the beauty of the Chugach Mountains. Their public use yurt is situated on the shores of stunning Grant Lake just a short kayak and hike (or snowshoe!) from Moose Pass. The yurt is available for self-supported rentals for those with experience in traveling in Alaska’s backcountry. If you’ve only driven through Moose Pass on your way to Seward, this is your opportunity to stop, get out, and explore this beautiful area.
Website: www.moosepassadventures.com
Giving
Help Emily Ford run the Iditarod
Emily Ford, from Duluth MN, is attempting to be the first black woman to complete the Iditarod sled dog race. Her dream is to show that the outdoors is for everyone. She believes that no matter your background, you deserve to feel comfortable and successful in outdoor spaces.
Website: https://www.emilyontrail.com/support
IG: @emilyontrail
Backcountry Squatters: fostering equitable outdoor access for college-aged women & non-binary folks
Backcountry Squatters is a nationwide coalition of college clubs committed to fostering participation, leadership, and inclusivity among women and gender-queer folks within the outdoor industry and community. Your support will help ensure women and non-binary individuals feel that the outdoor community and industry is an environment where they can show up comfortably, confidently, and authentically.
Website: https://backcountrysquatters.org/
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center was founded in 2008 by volunteers to meet a need for avalanche information within the growing backcountry winter recreation community in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Today, HPAC is dedicated to providing avalanche advisories, conditions reports, storm warnings, and avalanche awareness education to the public. They recently installed a new weather station and partnered with the Alaska Avalanche School to provide eight scholarships to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in snow sports. HPAC is run by a tight-knit team who are passionate about keeping Alaskans safe and informed, and is one of the only avalanche centers in the country that runs 100% on community and foundation support as a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Website: www.hpavalanche.org/donate
IG: @h_p_a_c
Eastern Alaska Range Avalanche Center
Founded in 2015 The Eastern Alaska Range Avalanche Center (EARAC) is a community funded avalanche center that focuses on the fantastic Eastern Alaska Range. Their mission is to promote education, develop a robust observer network, and improve the meteorological resources in the area. They are happy to be a part of the Alaska Avalanche Information Center's network of Avalanche Centers around the state.
Website: https://alaskasnow.org/partnership/
IG: @earac_alaska
Trustees for Alaska
Trustees for Alaska uses the law to protect and defend Alaska’s lands, waters, wildlife, and people.
With their expertise not only in Federal statutes and regulations but also in Alaska’s unique legal framework – Alaska is the only state with an entire constitutional article aimed at safeguarding natural resources within its boundaries – they have set legal precedents and won significant victories.
Trustees for Alaska Vision:
A wild and vibrant Alaska where fish, wildlife, and people thrive.
Website: https://trustees.org/support/
Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS)
RAIS provides a variety of services to support refugee resettlement in Alaska. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, RAIS creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish. They support Grow North Farm, employment and education support, small business development, opportunities to hire a refugee, and so much more. Here at Mind & Mountain we're super stoked on RAIS because we were able to hire from this program! Asia (not pictured) supports our team & community by mailing out our star charts every session, which is a huge help and mutually beneficial for all involved. Don't hesitate to support or get involved!
Native Movement
VISION STATEMENT
Native Movement envisions a society that embraces Indigenous values of reciprocity and respect with all beings. Our actions are grounded in ceremony, justice, and love in support of regenerative communities.
MISSION STATEMENT
Native Movement is dedicated to building people power, rooted in an Indigenized worldview, toward healthy, sustainable, & just communities for ALL. Native Movement supports grassroots-led projects that align with our vision, that endeavor to ensure social justice, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and the rights of Mother Earth.
Alaska.Website: https://www.nativemovement.org/
IG: @navive_mvmnt
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition (FCAC) is a grassroots climate justice movement organizing Fairbanks & Interior Alaska communities toward action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Radical in its formation and structure since its inception in 2015, FCAC works to address and heal the root causes of climate change: colonization and resource extraction, elevating climate solutions to foster a fair, equitable, & just transition to sustainable communities — locally, regionally and globally.
Tasty Treats
Itacate Latin Backpacking food
Latin backpacking food for adventurers with great taste and strong values.
Website: https://itacatefoods.com/
Plant-Based Meat from Northern Seitan Company
Northern Seitan Company is Alaska's first plant-based meat producer. They manufacture seitan - a gluten-based meat alternative that originated in China - locally in Spenard. With over half a dozen varieties, including Chikin, Gyro, and Pepperoni, they're sure to satisfy your vegan or veg-curious friends. Their plant-based SeiHams also make a great addition to any holiday meal.
Website: www.northernseitan.com
IG: @northernseitan
Heather's Choice
At Heather’s Choice, we believe that life is full of adventures. That’s why we make lightweight, packable meals and snacks that you can take with you anywhere in the world. Made with wholesome, quality ingredients, our products will leave you feeling energized, satiated, and ready for what’s over the horizon.
Website: https://www.heatherschoice.com/
IG: @heatherschoice
