CHRIS BENCHETLER is a multidisciplinary fine artist based in Mammoth Lakes, CA, whose work explores the intersection of mountain culture, human consciousness, and the natural world. While widely known for his career in professional skiing and filmmaking, his creative foundation is rooted in visual art; vivid, dreamlike compositions that channel movement, music, and the spirit of the outdoors. In 2025, he created the official 60th Anniversary logo for the Grateful Dead and directed and produced “Mountains of the Moon,” a multi-year immersive project blending film, painting, animation, music, and transforming landscapes with light. He and his wife, Kimmy Fasani, also started The Benchetler Fasani Foundation, providing a meaningful connection to the outdoors for those experiencing hardship and loss. As well as opened Wind Drift Studios, a gallery and community space dedicated to showcasing art and cultivating creative connection in Mammoth.