Posts tagged sam elias

Exploring Minnesota Ice Climbs with Sam Elias for The North Face

Coming fresh off shooting the 2023 Michigan Icefest, I linked up with The North Face athlete and Kentucky-neighbor Sam Elias. We worked together a number of years back on the Michigan Ice Film, so it was fun to catch up and connect over discussions about Kentucky, bourbon, and film ideas for the coming year.

Photo Gallery, Trip ReportMike WilkinsonMarch 21, 2023ice climbing, photography, outdoor adventure, the north face, sam elias, minnesota, winterComment

Shooting Video for The Michigan Ice Film, and Living as a Yooper for an Entire Month

I got to spend a few weeks helping shoot scenes for the Michigan Ice Film, all about ice climbing in Northern Michigan. I shot, I snowshoed, and I froze my ass off. Here's why.