Mackenzie Barnwell is a born-and raised Alaskan hailing from Seward, Alaska. Mackenzie is passionate about outdoor recreation sustainability, education and access, which brought her to the Alaska Avalanche School board in 2021. Mackenzie is an avid skier, runner, biker, and mountain enthusiast - particularly in her home- the Kenai Peninsula. As the Executive Director of the Alaska Huts Association, Mackenzie works to create outdoor opportunities in Alaska and loves nothing more than sharing long days in the mountains with friends, family and visitors to Alaska alike.