Building Growth and Grit through
The Great Outdoors
The Initiative
Mind Over Mountain is an outdoor-based youth life coaching program designed to help teens build growth, grit, confidence, and resilience through outdoor adventure. Based in Lake Tahoe, we combine the thrill of action sports and wilderness exploration with meaningful one-on-one and group life coaching.
Our Stoke Coaches are passionate leaders who guide teens on adventures like hiking, paddleboarding, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing and more — not just for the thrill of it, but to foster personal growth. Each session blends adventure with reflection, helping young people develop self-efficacy, self-awareness, and the tools to navigate life’s ups and downs.
At Mind Over Mountain, we believe the outdoors has the power to shape strong, capable, and grounded young minds. We guide teens through their inner landscape while exploring the external landscape of the beautiful Lake Tahoe Basin, and we’ve seen the transformative power of this approach time and time again.
Sign your tween, teen, or young adult up for a free intro session and experience how Mind Over Mountain builds growth and grit through The Great Outdoors.
Andrew Bertalan: Founder, Head Stoke Coach
“I’ve spent over a decade working with young people in group homes, behavioral health programs, and boarding school environments — guiding teens through some of the most pivotal and challenging moments of their lives. My experience has taught me how to connect with youth from all walks of life, offering structure, support, and guidance when they need it most.”
Memberships:
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Trailhead
One weekly 1:1 Stoke Session with a Stoke Coach (available now!)
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Summit
One weekly 1:1 Stoke Session with a Stoke Coach, and one weekly Group Stoke Session (available January 2026)
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Full Send
One weekly 1:1 Stoke Session with a Stoke Coach, and two weekly Group Stoke Sessions (available January 2026)
Let’s Have Some Fun!
Think Mind Over Mountain is the right fit for your tween, teen, or young adult? Reach out via the form below with some info about you, the individual you’re interested in enrolling, and your location and we’ll be in touch soon!