Trail Mix, Inc.

What Trail Mix, Inc. does

Trail Mix, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, that serves as the dedicated third-party steward for Juneau's 250+ mile trail system, which crosses land managed by federal, state, and municipal agencies. The organization develops, maintains, and advocates for public trails through a combination of paid seasonal trail crews, multi-tiered volunteer programs (Trail Stewards adoption program, the ~30-member Volunteer Trail Maintenance Team focused on the Treadwell Ditch Trail, and recurring work parties), youth workforce development via the Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) partnership, and statewide advocacy through initiatives like Trails Build Alaska. Core activities include trail construction, drainage work, bridge/culvert installation (33 bridges and 25 culverts installed 2020–2025), hazard removal, and public-use cabin construction; technical methods rely on hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment, and helicopters for remote sites.

The organization's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack combining individual donations and memberships ($50 one-time or $5/month recurring via NeonCRM, mail-in checks, in-kind gear), community giving mechanisms (Fred Meyer Community Rewards, Alaska Pick.Click.Give. PFD allocations, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, securities donations, legacy gifts through wills), corporate/foundation grants (Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. grants, Juneau Community Foundation endowment), federal grants (notably $900K / 75% of the $1.2M Treadwell Ditch Trail Renovation from Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds administered by ADF&G), and emergency community fundraising campaigns. The go-to-market motion is community-led: volunteer engagement, newsletter and social-media communications, and partnership networks rather than paid acquisition. Customers/beneficiaries are the residents and visitors of Juneau who use the trail system, the volunteer base that maintains it, and the federal/state/municipal agencies that contract Trail Mix for stewardship work.

Trail Mix operates with approximately 4 core staff (Executive Director Meghan Tabacek, Trail Project Coordinators Nick Marinelli and Mark Krumwiede, Engagement Coordinator Alex Pear), a 10-member Board of Directors, and a large volunteer ecosystem (VTMT plus ad-hoc work-party participants). The organization is governed independently with no parent company, and recent strategic activity includes the 2024 completion of the 13.3-mile Treadwell Ditch Trail reconnection (first time since the 1920s), the 2025 "Support a Trail Crew" emergency campaign responding to federal layoffs, and a partnership with the Juneau Off-Road Association to develop a 35-mile ORV park supported by two Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. grants.

Name

Trail Mix, Inc.

Legal name

Trail Mix, Inc.

Website

https://trailmixinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trail Mix, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that stewards Juneau, Alaska's 250+ mile trail system spanning federal, state, and local jurisdictions through paid seasonal crews, volunteer programs (Trail Stewards, VTMT), youth employment, and multi-source grant and donation funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Permitting & Logistics Support Services (Trip Leaders, Route Planning, Rescue Support) (THAAALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding (THAJABAA), Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

Keywords

• Trail maintenance services
• Volunteer stewardship programs
• Outdoor recreation infrastructure
• Community conservation nonprofits
• Public trail development

Headquarters

HQ city

Juneau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. Membership requires $50 one-time donation or $5/month recurring. Members receive discounts from local business partners including Foggy Mountain Shop, Nugget Alaskan Outfitter, Cycle Alaska, Juneau Bike Doctor, Rock Dump, and Auke Bay Yoga.
2. Mail-in Donations: Check donations mailed to Trail Mix office with optional membership designation.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations of work gear (Carhartts, boots, rain gear), tools, and office supplies.
4. Fred Meyer Community Rewards: Percentage of shopping spending donated when customers link their Shopper's Card to Trail Mix.
5. Pick.Click.Give. Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend donors can allocate portion of their PFD to Trail Mix during January-March enrollment period (adjustable through August 31).
6. Endowment Fund: Endowment fund maintained with Juneau Community Foundation for legacy giving and long-term sustainability.
7. IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: For donors 73+, gifts up to $100,000 from IRA RMDs can be donated tax-free.
8. Legacy Gifts: Donations through wills or living trusts including specific amounts, percentages, stocks, or real estate.
9. Securities Donations: Donation of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds for potential tax benefits.
10. Federal Grants: Primary funding from federal grant administered by ADF&G using Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The $1.2 million Treadwell Ditch Trail Renovation Project was 75% funded by this grant.
11. Community Fundraising: Emergency fundraising campaigns such as the 2025 Support a Trail Crew initiative that raised nearly $55,000 to sustain trail maintenance amid federal layoffs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Trail Mix, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that develops, maintains, and advocates for the Juneau Trail System, covering 250+ miles of trails. The organization provides trail maintenance, construction, and improvement services through paid crew members, volunteer programs (Trail Stewards, VTMT), and community partnerships with federal, state, and local land management agencies. It also runs a paid membership program and youth employment initiatives.

Product overview

Trail Mix, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves as the steward of Juneau's trail system, offering a comprehensive suite of trail management programs and community engagement initiatives. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs: core trail maintenance services covering 250+ miles of trails, volunteer coordination through the Trail Stewards and VTMT programs, public engagement via the Juneau Trail Guide and Damage Report system, youth employment through the YEP program, and community building with initiatives like Hike for a Pint and The Dirt newsletter. The organization also advocates for statewide trail workforce development through programs like Trails Build Alaska. The portfolio works together to fulfill the mission of stewarding a safe and enjoyable trail system by bringing people and resources together for trail planning, building, maintenance, and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored 13.3-mile Treadwell Ditch Trail for first time since 1920s, with 65 bridges and 6 access trails
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• U.S. Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Primary agency partner for trail maintenance on federal lands. Trail Mix receives federal grants through USFS-administered programs including Pittman-Robertson wildlife restoration funds. In 2025, faced challenges due to federal layoffs where Trail Mix launched Support a Trail Crew fundraising to hire affected USFS staff.
• Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Administered the $1.2 million federal Pittman-Robertson grant for Treadwell Ditch Trail Renovation. Partner in trail projects on ADF&G-managed lands including Treadwell Ditch trail corridor work.
• City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner contributing to trail projects including Treadwell Ditch renovation (25% match funding). Trail Mix collaborates with CBJ Parks and Recreation on various projects including public use cabin construction and ORV park development.
• Volunteer Trail Maintenance Team (VTMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbout 30 retired volunteers who adopted Treadwell Ditch Trail. Founded in 2017 by Dave Haas, Jack Kreinheder, and Marc Scholten. VTMT has logged 18,000+ hours on trail work and is integral to ongoing maintenance.
• Juneau Off-Road Association (JORA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development of 35-mile off-road vehicle (ORV) park. Received two $10,000 Polaris Inc. T.R.A.I.L.S. grants (2025, 2026) for park development.
• Juneau Mountain Bike AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting multiple trails including Red Mill, Under Thunder Bike Park, and Dredge Lakes Bike Trails through Trail Stewards program.
• Juneau Gastineau Rotary ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Lena Point trail through Trail Stewards program.
• Trout UnlimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Black Bear Trail through Trail Stewards program.
• SheJumpsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Outer Point Trail through Trail Stewards program alongside Juneau Girl Scouts.
• Juneau Nordic Ski ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for trail stewardship and skiing-related trail access.
• National Forest FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner supporting trail projects on National Forest lands in Southeast Alaska.
• University of Alaska SoutheastmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner with staff and faculty volunteering through Trail Stewards program. Executive Director Meghan Tabacek is a UAS alumna and teaches backpacking and backcountry navigation courses through UAS Outdoor Studies Program.
• NOAA/University of Alaska FairbanksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Lena Point trail through Trail Stewards program with NOAA involvement.
• Juneau Mountain RescuemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner on Jumbo Reroute trail project through Trail Stewards program.
• Alaska State ParksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency partner for trail maintenance on state park lands in the Juneau area.
• Foggy Mountain ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering 20% discount on apparel for Trail Mix members as membership perk.
• Nugget Alaskan OutfitterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering 20% discount on select items (Xtratuf, Filson, etc.) for Trail Mix members.
• Cycle AlaskaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering 20% discount Oct 1-Mar 31 on accessories, bike parts, and apparel for Trail Mix members.
• Juneau Bike DoctorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering 20% discount on apparel and accessories for Trail Mix members.
• Rock DumpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering BOGO day-pass and rentals for Trail Mix members. Co-hosts Tee Harbor Boulder Park cleanup days.
• Auke Bay YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner offering single-use 20% off 10-class pack for Trail Mix members.
• Alaskan Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting Trail Mix initiatives.
• Goldbelt, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting Trail Mix initiatives.
• Holland AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting Trail Mix initiatives.
• Aukeman TriathlonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Black Bear Trail through Trail Stewards program.
• Team RubiconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner adopting Black Bear Trail through Trail Stewards program.
• MRV ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing architectural services for trail-related projects.
• Southeast Alaska Watershed CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for environmental stewardship and watershed protection.
• Zach Gordon Youth CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) program providing employment opportunities for young people.
• Southeast Alaska Independent LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting accessibility and inclusive trail access.
• Sticks to PicksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner on Jumbo Reroute trail project through Trail Stewards program.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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