Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Mike Gardner’s goal isn’t a mountain peak or a big championship, it’s to be someone who is undefinable. Known best for his climbing pursuits and skiing accomplishments, Mike is way deeper than that. From skateboarding to skijoring (that’s skiing behind a horse!) to having as many amazing new experiences as he can, this guy is passionate about anything that makes life interesting.
“I don’t like labels. I don’t want to be defined as a skier or a climber because that only tells half the story. That tells what I do, not who I am.”
Get Close-Up with climber, skier, skateboarder, skijorer, and undefinable Arc'teryx athlete Mike Gardner.
Produced by: El Flamingo Films
Filmed & Directed by: Leslie Hittmeier
Photos by: Drew Smith
Mike Gardner’s goal isn’t a mountain peak or a big championship, it’s to be someone who is undefinable. Known best for his climbing pursuits and skiing accomplishments, Mike is way deeper than that. From skateboarding to skijoring (that’s skiing behind a horse!) to having as many amazing new experiences as he can, this guy is passionate about anything that makes life interesting.
“I don’t like labels. I don’t want to be defined as a skier or a climber because that only tells half the story. That tells what I do, not who I am.”
Get Close-Up with climber, skier, skateboarder, skijorer, and undefinable Arc'teryx athlete Mike Gardner.
Produced by: El Flamingo Films
Filmed & Directed by: Leslie Hittmeier
Photos by: Drew Smith
