Welcome to Active Mountain.
We create art, movement, and experiences rooted in nature, connection, and presence. Based in Alaska, our work is inspired by wild landscapes, everyday adventures, and the belief that creativity and mindful movement help us reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. Whether through painting, yoga, retreats, or storytelling, our goal is to offer simple, meaningful ways to slow down and live more intentionally.
🌿 Our Values
At Active Mountain, our work is guided by values rooted in connection, integrity, and care — for ourselves, our families, our communities, and the natural world.
Family First
We prioritize presence, connection, and meaningful time with those we love.
Our work supports our families and honors balance.
Honesty & Integrity
We keep our word.
We operate with transparency and respect.
Trust guides everything we do.
Compassion for All Life
We stand for non-violence and ethical treatment of all beings — people, animals, and the natural world.
Care for the Earth
We believe in stewarding the places that sustain us.
Nature conservation and responsibility guide our choices.
Community & Collaboration
We work together for the greater good.
We choose cooperation over competition.
Ethical Business
We make decisions aligned with our values — not just profit.
We act with accountability and fairness.
Creativity
Art, movement, and storytelling reconnect us to ourselves and the world around us.
Authentic Living
We show up as we are.
We choose alignment over approval.
Resilience
We honor growth through change.
We keep going, even when things are hard.
Presence
We practice being here — now.
We move through life with intention and awareness.
Service
We give back through teaching, community work, and sharing our gifts.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our impact — on people, communities, and the planet.
Our story
Hello! We’re Zack and Jennifer.
We live in Girdwood, a small ski town in Alaska, where nature and adventure shape our everyday life. We’re an outdoors-loving family who finds inspiration in the mountains, forests, and seasons around us.
Our work reflects this connection to place and experience. We love skiing, hiking, biking, and camping with our kids and dogs, and those moments often become the heart of our creative process.
Jennifer works across painting, sketching, photography, and pyrography, while Zack brings his craftsmanship to life through woodworking. Together, we create pieces inspired by adventure, movement, and the beauty of the natural world.
We’re grateful you’re here and hope you enjoy exploring our work as much as we enjoy creating and sharing it with you.