About Nanook Recreation

mtoldmixon@alaska.edu
907-474-5886

Mark is responsible for supervision of the entire department; SRC, Outdoor Adventures, Patty Pool, Patty Ice and Outdoor Ed Center.

cgmogensen@alaska.edu
907-474-6027

Christian is in charge of climbing programs at Outdoor Adventures. He started out volunteering for OA in 2012, and has worked his way up through the program to Assistant Coordinator. Born and raised in the flat country of Denmark, Christian now loves spending time in the mountains and is passionate about all types of climbing. In addition to working at OA, he's also a master's student in the Northern and Arctic Studies program at UAF.

folive@alaska.edu
907-474-6306

Frank worked as a staff member for Outdoor Adventures since 2010. Frank has lived in and played in Alaska for 30 years, and loves exploring the mountains on foot or on skis. Climbing and skiing are his main passions when he is not hanging out with his kids. Frank also enjoys exploring Alaska rivers in a kayak, raft and packraft as well as doing bike tours around the world.

baculleton@alaska.edu
907-474-6269

cmccomb@alaska.edu
907-474-6806

Teresa is in charge of the Learn to Skate Program, as well as other various graphic design tasks.

Christian has worked as a member of the climbing wall staff since the spring of 2013. Hailing from Denmark, Christian has been living in Alaska since January 2012. He is a graduate student in the Northern and Arctic Studies program and is conducting research on optimal experience (Flow) in outdoor recreation activities. Christian loves spending time with his family, and spending time outside rock and ice climbing and mountaineering.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI-L, Swift Water Rescue Technician, ACA Canoeing Level 1&2, USA Climbing Level 1 route setter, Avi 1

Frank worked as a staff member for Outdoor Adventures since 2010. Frank has lived in and played in Alaska for 30 years, and loves exploring the mountains on foot or on skis. Climbing and skiing are his main passions when he is not hanging out with his kids. Frank also enjoys exploring Alaska rivers in a kayak, raft and packraft as well as doing bike tours around the world.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, AAA Pro 1 Avalanche, AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, PCIA SPI, AMGA Alpine Skills Course, AK Avalanche School Avy 1 and Avy 2, PCIA CWI-L, USSA Alpine Coach, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, USA Climbing Level 1 Route Setter, ACA Level 1-3 Canoe, AMGA SPI and CWI-L (expired 11/17)

Having lived in Fairbanks for most of his life, Tristan has been inspired by the community he has grown up beside and found a joy for being in outdoor spaces. His favorite activities to do are rock and ice climbing in the Alaskan wilderness. Tristan coordinates the trips program at Outdoor Adventure and assists with both the indoor and outdoor climbing programs.  For questions regarding outdoor rock climbing venues around the Fairbanks area stop by the OA office or call and speak to Tristan for any advice!

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA single pitch instructor

Saoirse (it's pronounced Sear-sha) started working at Outdoor Adventures in fall 2019. Originally from Washington State, Saoirse moved to Alaska to study wildlife biology. Favorite things: snow, mountains, dogs.

Credentials: Wilderness first responder

Evan has been an employee of Outdoor Adventures since the Fall of 2021.  Born and raised in Palmer, AK he enjoys hiking mountains , sending it on his mountain bike, and shredding the trails on cross country skis no matter the weather.

Credentials: Wilderness First aid