Talkeetna Collection — coming soon

A small first run. A bigger purpose.

A small first run. A bigger purpose.

A small first run. A bigger purpose.

Our first release. Three board graphics, drawn by hand, printed on 85 decks. 80 are for sale; 5 go to skaters who genuinely fit the project — real skaters, real tricks, real use.

Every full-size deck comes with its matching mini and sends $20 to the Talkeetna Skatepark — a park our friend Michael Gardner helped dream up.

85

85

Decks in the first run

80

80

For sale

5

5

Given to skaters who fit the project

$20

$20

From every deck to the park

MICHAEL GARDNER

In memory

Teeth to the wind.

Teeth to the wind.

Teeth to the wind.

Climber. Skater. Friend. Inspiration. A renowned alpinist and skateboarder, Michael lived with intention and chased big lines — in the mountains and on a board.

Peggy guided alongside him on Denali. He was part of the push behind the Talkeetna Skatepark, and the Teeth to the Wind board carries his spirit forward — not as something static, but as something meant to keep moving.

The park

Good skateparks. Better futures.

Good skateparks. Better futures.

Good skateparks. Better futures.

$90K+ raised

Largest phase ≈ $400K

2015

Grassroots beginning

Local parents push to turn the former library site, beside Wildwood Playground, into a skatepark.

2024

Reignited

After Michael’s death, the effort is reignited in his honor. “Teeth to the Wind” becomes its slogan.

2026

Wheels on the ground

Temporary ramps are on the site and kids are riding. The permanent park — beginner-friendly, with a deeper bowl and mini-ramp — moves forward.

Be first when it drops.

Be first when it drops.

Be first when it drops.

One email when the boards are ready. That’s it.

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Art, skate and community. Started in the mountains.

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