LAKE EFFECT [2023] | A Michigan Ski Film

Lake Effect is a two-year Michigan ski film highlighting the joys of backyard adventure, and the shifting perspective of Mike King a professional skier, who for a decade has only sought adventure from the peaks of mountain tops in the far reaches of the West. In 2020 when Covid encouraged lockdowns &travel restrictions, Mike's life on the road came to a screeching halt. This abrupt change inspired Mike to take the hurdle as an opportunity to rediscover the unique, untapped terrain, ski culture, and the people thriving right here in his home state of Michigan. Throughout filming Lake Effect Mike realized you don't need to travel far to have an epic adventure. Rather some creativity, curiosity, and the willingness to walk out the door to the abundance that starts right in our backyards.



Director & Editor - Mike King

Assistant Director & Editor - John O’callaghan

Produced by - Mike King, Ella Skrocki, Sam Bennett

Director of Photography - Mike King & John O’callaghan

Cinematography - John O’callaghan, Spencer Milbocker, Ella Skrocki, Ryan Busch, Grant Piering, and more.

Musical Score - The Go Rounds, Graham Parsons, Benjamin Cohen

Sound Mix and rerecord - Dream Louder, Benjamin Cohen

Supported by - Boyne Country Sports, Lib Tech, Fat Tire, 686 Techincal Apperal, MSIA, Divyde Capital Partners, King Orchards, Sleeping Bear Surf

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