About Nanook Recreation

lfaro@alaska.edu
907-474-7744

Leo comes with great experience from Polar Ice Arena in North Pole. He is passionate about ice quality and creating a great experience for all users. When not in the arena, he is planning his next hunting trip or cheering his sons on at various sporting events around Alaska. He has also been known to where stripes and whistle at local hockey tournaments.

cmccomb@alaska.edu
907-474-6806

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 from 2010-2017 and after 8 months as a stay at home dad is back with the program. Frank has lived in and played in Alaska for 25 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

aldoyle@alaska.edu
907-474-6814

After moving from Arizona to Alaska one cold November, Anne started working at the University of Alaska!  As Nanook Recreation Business Manager, Anne pulls together skills from her past positions in auditing, donor relations and software account management and her always growing experience to the benefit of the amazing Nanook Recreation team.

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

Coming from Florida, Danielle brings a passion for all things outdoors and hopes to cultivate an excitement and student growth int he Outdoor Adventures Program. She finished her masters degree in communications while working as the Graduate Assistant for Outdoor Adventures. She now handles the Nanook Recreation marketing and is the Outdoor Adventures Trips Manager. Feel free to stop by the office with any questions about our trips or activities! She would like to thank you for stopping by her bio. Have a great day!

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 from 2010-2017 and after 8 months as a stay at home dad is back with the program.  Frank has lived in and played in Alaska for 25 years, and loves exploring the mountains on skis or on foot.  Climbing and skiing are his main passions when he is not hanging out with his kids.  Frank also enjoys exploring Alaska's rivers in a kayak, raft and packraft as well as doing bike tours around the world. 

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI-L, AAA Pro 1 Avalanche, Avy 1 and Avy 2, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, USA Climbing Level 1 Route Setter, ACA Level 1-3 Canoe, AMGA SPI and CWI-L (expired 11/17)

Sean has been working at Outdoor Adventures since January of 2018. He is from Washington State, but now calls Fairbanks home. He is studying Geological Engineering and enjoys spending time outdoors. His favorite activities include ice and rock climbing and snowboarding.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI-L, AIARE Level 1