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Past Summit recap · February 22, 2026

Fuel Growth Winter Summit.

A one-day winter reset for leaders, athletes, creatives, and recovery warriors on the shores of Lake Minnetonka.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 · Sauna Camps, Lake Minnetonka · 3425 Ihduhapi Trail, Independence, MN

Sauna camp at dusk, seen from above
Sauna camp at dusk
Snowshoe group on a winter trail
Snowshoe crew on the trail

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Your midwinter reset

The next level of LFG.

Our first-ever Let’s Fuel Growth Summit was nothing short of electric. People showed up, pushed themselves, shared their “Everests,” and stayed by the fire until well past midnight because nobody wanted to leave.

On February 22, 2026, we continued that momentum. The Fuel Growth Winter Summit was a one-day lakeside experience built to help you shake off the winter fog, reconnect your body, mind, and purpose, and plug into a community of people who are climbing their own mountains.

Set at the stunning Sauna Camps on Lake Minnetonka, this was not your average conference. It was a live, immersive lab for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.

What attendees experienced

One day. Four dimensions of growth.

01

Snowshoe hike in the Northwoods

A guided snowshoe hike through the winter woods to start the day. Not a race. Presence, resilience, and discovering what you are capable of when you keep moving forward.

02

Contrast therapy with Sauna Camps

Guided sauna and cold-plunge sessions designed to reset the nervous system, support recovery, and bring you back into your body.

03

Mediterranean wood-fired feast

A Mediterranean-inspired, wood-fired meal with time at the table to connect, reflect, and share stories.

04

Mindset and resilience workshops

Interactive sessions focused on reframing your personal “Everest,” building mental resilience, and exploring how discomfort can lead to meaningful growth.

05

Reiki and sound bath

An hour of reiki followed by a 45-minute sound bath. Designed to downshift the nervous system, deepen recovery, and integrate the day.

06

Epic community and connection

Small-group circles and fireside “Share Your Everest” storytelling with people who are open-hearted, growth-minded, and walking similar paths.

Featured quote

“The biggest thing we can offer people is community. A place where you don’t have to feel alone, and you don’t have to pretend you’re okay when you’re not.”
Ryan Rivard, Founder, Let’s Fuel Growth

Schedule

How the day ran.

8:00 to 8:30 AM
Arrival, check-in, coffee and light breakfast.

8:30 to 8:45 AM
Opening circle and intention-setting.

8:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Guided snowshoe trek or hike, 2 to 3-plus hours. Easy walk, conversation pace. Foundation of the day: steady movement, time in nature, meaningful conversation side-by-side.

12:15 to 1:00 PM
Lunch and warm reset at Sauna Camps.

1:00 to 2:00 PM
Reiki session, 60 minutes. Downshift the nervous system and integrate the day.

2:00 to 2:45 PM
Sound bath, 45 minutes. Deep recovery and clarity.

2:45 to 4:00 PM
Speaker sessions and mindset work. Short talks, practical tools, real takeaways.

4:00 to 6:00 PM
Guided sauna and cold-plunge contrast therapy with Sauna Camps.

6:15 to 7:30 PM
Dinner and connection.

8:00 to 9:30 PM
Fireside “Share Your Everest” storytelling. Honest conversation about what you are climbing, what you are carrying, what you want next.

9:30 to 10:00 PM
Closing circle and next steps.

Why this format works

The right people. The right environment.

By late winter, most people are running on autopilot. Resolutions fade. Energy dips. Isolation creeps in. The Summit was designed to interrupt that cycle.

The first Summit showed us that when the right people gather in the right environment, transformation is not theoretical. It happens.

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