Mapache Forever. In Memory of Mikey Gardner. Ship of Fools | Episode 28/32

Описание: For those lucky enough to have shared space and time with Mike, you knew him as a beacon of bright light. It was no different for this crew. Mike brought his infectious joy and optimism to the project, even if the weather wasn’t ideal. Par for the course. We love and miss you, Mikey. Mapache forever.


About the Mountains of the Moon Project
From the fevered imagination of artist, professional freeskier and filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, comes a unique cinematic vision, featuring the world’s greatest action sports athletes in a host of surreal and otherworldly environments, set to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Pushing boundaries of what can be done at night with cameras, lights, lasers, and animation, Mountains of the Moon transports viewers to a world of infinite beauty and possibility, ultimately celebrating our shared humanity and connectedness.


Ship of Fools takes the viewer behind the camera for backstage-access to the creativity, chaos and ingenuity that went into making Mountains of the Moon. Follow along with the cast and crew as they collaborate on this ambitious film project. Episodes drop weekly.

Subscribe to learn more about the project and product drops at https://www.chrisbenchetler.com/
Mountains of the Moon Release Date: Fall 2025

Narrated by: Paul Stamets

Featuring: Chris Benchetler, Mickey Hart, Rob Machado, Michelle Parker, Sam Kuch, Elena Hight, Danny Davis, Dennis Ranalter, Alannah Yip, Hamish McArthur, Sam Stroh, Carson Storch, Hannah Bergemann, Ryan Howard, Casey Brown, Peter Benchetler, Tom Balfour, and Kimi Werner.

In Loving Memory of: Bill Walton & Michael Gardner.

MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Director: Chris Benchetler
Executive Producers: Chris Benchetler, Stuart Haselden, Karl Aaker, Jon Callaghan, T.J. Parker, Lyons Brown, Jared Smith, Wes Carter.
Producer: Alexandra Meiners, Chris Benchetler, Ashley Otte, Tyler Hamlet.
DP: Tyler Hamlet
DP of Doc: Jeff Wright
Editor: Cody Carter
VP Marketing + Brand Strategy: Cara Williamson
Assistant Director: Zac Ramras
Line Producer: Ali Meiners
Chief Lighting Technician & Suit Development: Shane Treat
Suit Design: Katie Becker
Cinematographer: Dan Norkunas, Sean Logan, Jeff Wright
Lead Gaffer: Kyle Metzger
Laser Specialist: Jeff Vyduna
Drone Pilot: Jonathan Chandler
Drone Pilot: Rapha Boudreault-Simard
Fixer: Matty Richard
Animation: AniMORF Creative Collective


Brand partnership and support:
Arc’teryx - https://arcteryx.com/us/en
Grateful Dead - https://www.dead.net/
Mammoth Mountain - https://www.mammothmountain.com/
A New Earth Project - https://anewearthproject.com/
High N’ Wicked - https://www.highnwicked.com/
Lagrimas - https://altamarbrands.com/
Atomic - https://www.atomic.com/en-us
CMH - https://www.cmhheli.com/
Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing - https://www.wiegele.com/
IKON Pass - https://www.ikonpass.com/
Simms - https://www.simmsfishing.com/
Host Defense - https://hostdefense.com
Surf Ranch - https://www.kswaveco.com/