FOUNDER- Tana Grenda is an Alaskan adventurer, health coach, and entrepreneur. Residing in southwestern Alaska with her husband, Adam, and their six children, Tana leads a subsistence lifestyle rich in hunting, fishing, and trapping. She owns Bristol Bay Fitness, offering online health and fitness coaching to help clients elevate their health and performance, and Grendas Getaways, retreats around the world. Tana is also a member of the hunting YouTube channel Stuck N the Rut, sharing DIY public land hunts with a wider audience. Tana’s passion is connecting more women to the outdoors and teaching them the skills they need to thrive in the wilderness and be self- reliant.

Join Tana for the rifle cow elk hunt, trapping class, and fitness and nutrition for the backcountry.

@tanasue_fit

Lindsay Persico is a Montana-based hunter, fitness coach, and outdoor enthusiast. She shares her experiences and insights on her blog, HuntFiber, aiming to demonstrate that an ordinary woman can be an avid and successful public land hunter. In addition to hunting, Lindsay is passionate about processing game, hiking, shooting, fishing, and camping. She has contributed articles to various publications, including The Outdoor Channel and Eastman's Hunting Journal. Notably, Lindsay participated in the History Channel's survival show "Alone: The Beast," enduring a 30-day challenge near the Arctic Circle without tools. She also serves as an assistant coach with Bristol Bay Fitness, helping clients achieve their health and performance goals.

Join Lindsay to learn wilderness first aid, preparedness, wilderness survival, self defense, wild game cooking, fitness, and backcountry nutrition. @huntfiber

Chelsea Hansler is a Canadian artist based in Mattawa, Ontario, renowned for her evocative paintings that capture the rugged essence of hunting traditions and the wild. As a devoted houndswoman, she specializes in portraying hounds, bringing hunting scenes to life with rich textures and earthy tones. Chelsea's work not only celebrates the timeless bond between humans and their hounds but also preserves the traditions of the hunt through her art. Beyond her artistic endeavors, she embraces a simple, off-grid lifestyle at her hunt camp and is involved in women's primal retreats. Her work is available for purchase, and she offers commissions for personalized pieces.

Join Chelsea for wildlife painting classes, fur handling, and trapping workshops.

@chelseahanslerart

Alishia Zemlicka is a fourth-generation Montanan, born and raised in eastern Montana's farming and ranching communities. A U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur with over 15 years of business ownership experience, she now serves as a realtor with The Land Brokers Company, specializing in properties that reflect her deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. An avid bowhunter and fitness enthusiast, she has killed a giant bull elk DIY on public land nearly every year with her bow. She will be leading the cow elk archery group and teaching archery.

@alishiazemlicka

Jessie Harrison is a renowned American professional shooter celebrated for her exceptional achievements in competitive shooting sports. She made history as the first female shooter to attain Grand Master status in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA).

Throughout her career, Jessie has secured over 100 national and world championship titles across various disciplines, including the prestigious Bianchi Cup and the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships.

Jessie continues to be a prominent figure in the firearms community, representing major sponsors and inspiring shooters worldwide.

Jessie will be teaching our handgun workshops. @jessieharrison

Kirsten Morgan

Kirsten served more than 12 years in law enforcement with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and was a member of the CMPD SWAT Team for 7 years. In addition, she also served as a member of the Crime Gun Suppression Team, a part-time instructor at the CMPD Academy, and a member of the Dignitary Protection Unit among other roles as a police officer. and women alike. Her mission is to pass on the knowledge she received through her years in policing to others who were not given the same opportunities.

Meet Lexi, Your Onsite Coordinator!

If organization had a superhero, Alexis would be wearing the cape! As the onsite coordinator for this event, she’s the mastermind behind the smoothest, most seamless experience for everyone involved. Known for her kindness, patience, and unmatched attention to detail, Lexi ensures that every piece falls perfectly into place. Whether it’s handling logistics, assisting attendees, or making sure everything runs on schedule, she does it all with a smile. If you need anything, she’s your go-to—because there’s truly no one more prepared, thoughtful, and incredible to have leading the way!

Karie Lee Knoke is a wilderness and primitive skills instructor based in Sandpoint, Idaho. Born in Richland, Washington, she developed a deep connection to nature from an early age, influenced by her family's pioneering spirit and frequent visits to her grandparents in Cocolalla, Idaho. After earning degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration, along with a minor in Psychology, Karie Lee spent a decade as a Systems Analyst Consultant in Seattle. Seeking a life more aligned with her passion for the outdoors, she relocated to Sandpoint in 1997. There, she founded Sacred Cedars Wilderness School, where she imparts her extensive knowledge of wilderness survival and primitive living skills. In 2022, Karie Lee showcased her expertise as a contestant on Season 9 of the History Channel's survival series "Alone," enduring 75 days in the wild and finishing as the runner-up. Beyond her survival skills, she is also an herbalist and energy medicine practitioner, dedicated to sharing the profound connection that the wilderness offers.

Join Karie Lee to learn preserving wild game, fire and dutch oven cooking, foraging, and herbalism. @karie_lee_knoke

Kelly Altschwager is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Performance and Rider Fitness Specialist based in Wellington, Colorado. With a background in the performance horse industry and fitness training, she founded Western Workouts to address the need for equestrian-focused fitness programs. Kelly collaborates with publications like NRHA's "The Reiner" and Horse & Rider Magazine, contributing her expertise to enhance rider performance.

Join Kelly for the ultimate rider fitness workshops

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Angel Lovan is the Vice President of the Idaho Trappers Association (ITA), actively contributing to the organization's mission of promoting sound conservation and trapping practices.

Beyond her leadership role, Angel is dedicated to education, collaborating with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to provide hands-on learning experiences about wildlife and trapping for students.

Her commitment to preserving Idaho's trapping heritage and educating future generations underscores her passion for the outdoors and wildlife conservation.

Join Angel for a full day comprehensive trapping class!

Adeline Richardson is a Montana-based houndswoman and artist renowned for her expertise in hound hunting and her creative endeavors. Growing up in Montana, she was introduced to big game hunting by her father, fostering a deep connection to the outdoors. Adeline has been running hounds for many years, honing her skills and knowledge in the field. . Adeline is also compiling her extensive experience into educational content, aiming to share her passion and knowledge of hound hunting with a broader audience.

@halfasshounds_woman

Yana Robertson is an outdoor enthusiast and artist known for her deep connection to nature and wildlife. She draws inspiration from the wilderness for her business, Feral Lyfe.

Yana and her family lives and breathes traditional archery. Yana will be teaching traditional archery shooting.

@yana.robertson

Sara Corwin, CMT, MMCPS, is a Morales Method Certified Pain Specialist, Advanced Trigger Point Therapist, and has completed the Morales Method of Structural Integration Level 1, in addition to many other modalities that inform her work.   Her practice focuses on helping her clients find relief from pain, and giving them the tools for ease of functional movement.  She is trained in Move in Mind somatic movement, and loves to incorporate outdoor activity into her assessment and healing practices.  As an hunter and passionate outdoorswoman, she believes that in nature, we can nurture all the versions of ourselves that have built the way we move, allowing growth and bringing us greater resilience and adaptability.

We'll use our innate curiosity to explore our movement, and how we can utilize what we learn to support the layers of ourselves to be fit for the demands of the wilderness.  We'll uncover our individual needs and goals, hike, evaluate and play with movement, and the body-mind connection.  We will leave with new tools for building strength and resilience, preventing injury, addressing injury and pain, and caring for our bodies in the wild.  

Malorie is a trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, intuitive shamanic guide and deep lover of the great outdoors. She enjoys showing others how to release stored emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their own bodies. Her own healing journey revealed how breath, like nature, moves in cycles—offering a path to balance, renewal, and deep clarity. She now guides others to find that same balance, clarity, and renewal within themselves and the world around them.

Sarah Allen is a dedicated employee at OnX, a company renowned for its GPS hunting and mapping applications. Hailing from Missoula, Montana, Sarah has been an integral part of the onX team for over seven years, assisting users in maximizing their outdoor experiences. Beyond her professional role, she is an active hunter, angler, and certified Hunter Safety instructor, committed to fostering outdoor skills and safety within her community. Sarah is also a mother, passionate about raising her children with a deep appreciation for hunting and fishing traditions.

Lisa Stanton is the heart and hands behind My Father’s Daughter Jewelry, a brand inspired by heritage, resilience, and the deep bonds of family in Montana. Lisa creates unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces that honor tradition while embracing timeless beauty. She makes beautiful jewelry with elk ivory as well. Join her for an intro to silversmithing class and everyone will leave with a ring band! She plans on bringing some earring options as well.

Kari grew up in an outdoors-oriented family, developing hunting skills concurrent with a deep rooted respect for all things wild at a young age. She possesses an adoration for the wildest parts of the land, and started her shift into backcountry hunting in her late teens, many times venturing solo in the wilderness areas of Washington as she learned her gear and her quarry. She has planned and participated in late season fly-in hunts in the Frank Church Wilderness, staying as many as 18-20 days in the backcountry at a time. Through her own trial and error and equipment advances over time, she’s prepared to help you develop your own essential list of gear to bring on both short and long duration backcountry trips. While Kari now spends her time as a firefighter/EMT for the Department of Defense, she also served 15 years as a wildland firefighter. Her goal is to teach you some of the basic necessities for different excursions, cover some field-proven gear/alternatives, and demonstrate how to load your pack to achieve the best possible experience into the wilderness!

Beth Alderman, alongside her husband Chris, co-owns Screaming Eagle Archery in Wasilla, Alaska. The couple relocated from Florida to Alaska in 2008 and became integral members of the local archery community. In 2013, they acquired Screaming Eagle Archery, transforming it into a hub for archery enthusiasts.

Under Beth's leadership, the shop has flourished, offering a comprehensive selection of archery equipment and fostering educational programs, particularly for youth. Beth is actively involved in organizing events, such as the Northwest Indoor Sectionals, and is recognized for her dedication to customer service and community engagement.

Her commitment to promoting archery is evident through initiatives like Women's Archery Night, where she personally leads sessions to introduce and encourage women in the sport. She is looking forward to teaching women more about archery and the ins and outs of making sure their bow is set up every season for success!

Shotgun Instructor-

Naomi Moss is a seasoned firearms instructor and competitive shooter based in Bakersfield, California. With over 15 years of shooting experience and more than a decade in training, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the firearms community.

As the owner of Greenhorn Outfitter LLC, Naomi offers a comprehensive range of firearm training courses, including defensive handgun and shotgun courses, and California Hunter Education. She also provides specialized training in active shooter response and business security planning.

Naomi holds multiple instructor certifications, including NRA and USCCA ratings, and has been instructing since 2012.

Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through her extensive training under world-class instructors, enhancing her expertise in shooting and diagnostics.

In addition to teaching, Naomi actively participates in competitive shooting sports such as USPSA and IDPA, where she has earned division awards at numerous sanctioned matches.

She leverages this competitive experience to provide valuable insights to her students, helping them improve accuracy and speed.

Her dedication to empowering individuals through proper firearm training and her passion for shooting sports make her a respected and influential member of the firearms community.

Erma is very passionate about the vibrant world of the outdoors, where she finds joy in activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and backpacking. Being surrounded by nature invigorates her spirit and fuels her adventurous soul. As a self-taught hide tanner and fur sewer, she has honed her skills to preserve not just the physical beauty of the animals, but also the stories they carry. The intricate process of transforming hides into cherished keepsakes is a journey she truly relishes. She thrive on helping others uncover their own talents in preserving memories, and guiding them to connect with nature in meaningful ways through these time-honored crafts.

Maci is a farm raised, former college athlete with a passion for adventure. Growing and harvesting crops from dirts gave her an appreciation for hard work and the land but hunting pushed her love of the outdoors over the edge. Being a photographer of 10 years has given her opportunities to creatively capture moments and the emotions within. Her goal is to freeze time in her photos so generations can look back and feel what was felt in that exact moment. Maci has photographed many retreats for Tana and is excited to capture the experience!

With 6 years experience behind the camera and about 6 minutes experience on the treadmill, Camrynn is ready to chase you around the workshops to capture allllll the smiles, laughs, challenges, tears, and ultimate celebrations!

There’s only one thing more peaceful than a night in with her husband, and that’s being outside with a camera in hand. She couldn’t be more stoked to be out and in the wild this summer!

At Heather Carey Photography, every moment is an adventure waiting to be captured. Heather is a photographer with a passion for documenting the bold, beautiful, and authentic experiences that make life extraordinary.

Whether you want to dirt bike the dunes, hike a mountain, swim in the ocean, ride a camel across the desert, or document your favorite adventure, Heather will photograph it. She loves exploring new destinations and there is no limit to where she will go. No matter the adventure, big or small, she will be there for it.

Kristen is a Texas-born singer-songwriter renowned for her compelling vocals and authentic songwriting. Hailing from Lorena, Texas, she was immersed in music from an early age, influenced by her grandfather, Sterling Kelly, a country musician, and her father's appreciation for classic rock.

In 2012, Kelly signed with Arista Nashville and released her debut single, "Ex-Old Man," produced by Tony Brown and Paul Overstreet. The track achieved Top 30 status on the country charts and was featured on her self-titled EP.

Throughout her career, Kelly has toured with prominent country artists, including Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Alan Jackson. She was also among the inaugural class of CMT's Next Women of Country, a testament to her impact in the genre.

Kelly's music reflects a rich tapestry of influences, blending country roots with elements of blues and classic rock, resonating with a diverse audience.

Kristy Lee Cook is a country music singer and television personality. She gained national recognition as a contestant on the seventh season of "American Idol," where she finished in seventh place.

Before her "American Idol" appearance, Cook released her debut album, "Devoted," in 2005. Following the show, she signed with Arista Nashville and released her second album, "Why Wait," in 2008, which included the single "15 Minutes of Shame" that reached the Top 30 on the Billboard country charts.

In 2012, Cook signed with Broken Bow Records and released the single "Airborne Ranger Infantry," inspired by her father's experiences in the Vietnam War. She has also ventured into television, hosting shows like "Outdoor's 10 Best" and "The Most Wanted List," reflecting her passion for hunting and the outdoors.

Beyond music and television, Cook is dedicated to equine rescue and founded the Kristy Lee Horse Heaven Foundation, focusing on the care and training of horses.

Cook's multifaceted career showcases her talents as a mom, singer, television host, and hunter.

Katie Austin is an emerging country singer-songwriter hailing from Louisiana, now based in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 2019, Katie released her debut EP, "Wild Child," which quickly climbed to No. 4 on the iTunes Country Albums chart, showcasing her vibrant presence in the country music scene.

Katie's music reflects her Southern roots, blending traditional country elements with contemporary flair. Her engaging stage presence and heartfelt songwriting have garnered her a growing fan base.

Katie Austin continues to make her mark as an independent artist, captivating audiences with her authentic sound and dedication to her craft.