Curious Builder
SAUNA CAMP
March 20, 2026 from 2-8PM
Sauna Camp is back for our second year and we’re elevating the experience. We will start with a live podcast with inspiring panelists in the health & wellness space, followed by sauna and cold plunge rounds at your own pace, then we’ll wrap up the evening with a chef prepared dinner by FUMO Collective in the dining hall. It’s a simple, meaningful day to slow down, connect, and leave feeling a little clearer than when you arrived.
Reset. Refresh. Refocus.
A half day experience. Push your limits, reset your mindset, and take on the adventure ahead.
March 20th Itinerary
2:00-2:30 PM – Check in
2:45-3:45 PM - Live Podcast Panel with
— Alex Larson (Nutritionist, Ironwoman)
— Ryan Rivard (Everest climber, Ironman)
— Alex Neist (Hostage tape)
4:00-6:00 PM – Sauna & Plunge
6:30-8:00 PM – Open Fire Cooked meal by FUMO
Meet our Panelists
Alex Larson
Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian, endurance athlete, and founder of Alex Larson Nutrition. She specializes in helping runners, cyclists, and triathletes optimize their nutrition for peak performance, leaner body composition, and sustained energy, all while cultivating a positive relationship with food.
As an Ironman finisher and mom of three, Alex blends personal experience with professional expertise to deliver a science-backed, approachable strategies that work in the real world. Through her 1-on-1 nutrition coaching, Endurance Eats podcast, and her Instagram, Alex inspires athletes to fuel confidently and reach their goals with joy.
Ryan Rivard
Ryan is a modern-day renaissance man — a mountaineer, marketer, and fitness enthusiast with an unshakable passion for learning, adventure, and purpose. In just 18 months, he summited Mount Everest, Lobuche East Peak, and Ama Dablam, channeling each climb into a mission for mental health awareness and recovery.
With over a decade of entrepreneurial and marketing experience, Ryan’s work now extends beyond business to the mountains, where every expedition fuels advocacy for youth recovery, addiction awareness, and suicide prevention.
Over 21 years sober, Ryan’s journey from addiction to Everest is one of resilience and transformation. Partnering with Nims Dai and the Elite Exped team, he’s building a global movement that unites the recovery community and inspires others to conquer their own summits — both on and off the mountain.
Alex Neist
Alex Neist is the Canadian-born founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, the original and #1-selling mouth-tape brand aimed at improving sleep by encouraging nasal breathing.
A former professional quarterback in the Arena/Indoor Football League, Neist later built a sports-tech company offering video-analysis tools for coaches — a venture that was acquired.
His decision to launch Hostage Tape was deeply personal: chronic snoring and poor sleep once wrecked his marriage, and after discovering the power of nose-breathing and mouth tape, he ditched snoring, lost weight, and rebuilt his relationship.
Today, Neist has turned that personal transformation into a mission: helping hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide sleep better, breathe better, and reclaim vitality.
Explore Sauna Camp
It’s time to experience this unique wellness adventure at Sauna Camp! They combine the thrill of cold plunges in the frozen waters of Lake Independence with rejuvenating wood-fired saunas placed directly on the ice. Their focus on community and personal growth creates a camp-like atmosphere for those eager to embrace winter. With membership and day-pass options, participants can enjoy regular challenges and connections in the Twin Cities. Whether a seasoned sauna-goer or a first-timer, everyone will find a welcoming space to warm up in one of the 8+ saunas, then cool off with a jump into a hole cut into the ice or a roll in the snow.
Why you should join
Engage in meaningful conversations and shared experiences. This supportive atmosphere fosters personal growth and encourages you to step outside your comfort zone.
Foster Connection
Embrace the challenge of cold exposure and sauna sessions, which cultivate resilience and mental toughness. Each round tests your limits, pushing you to discover your true strength and adaptability in the face of discomfort.
Build Resilience
Experience the powerful benefits of contrast therapy with sauna sessions and cold plunging, designed to boost your mental and physical health by reducing stress, improving metabolism, and enhancing focus.
Transformative Wellness
Sauna Camp Sponsored By:
Past Event Success
Our goal with Sauna Camp was simple—create space to pause, breathe, and connect. Hosted at Camp Tanadoona on Lake Minnewashta, this event brought builders and industry pros together for a full-body reset through sauna therapy, cold plunges, and guided breathwork with Dr. Mel Krug.
Between plunging into 33-degree waters, cycling through nine barrel saunas (including the largest in the U.S.), and sharing an incredible Mediterranean meal by FUMO, attendees walked away feeling renewed and re-energized. Beyond the wellness benefits, it was the conversations, laughter, and sense of community that made the day unforgettable.
Read more about the Sauna Camp experience!