There are only a handful of skis across the industry that have a cult following like Atomic’s Bent Chetler. Hardcore skiers have sworn by them on powder days for years and it’s time we get know the mastermind behind their design…skier, dad, husband, artist Chris Benchetler. Prolific in the mountains and in the studio, Chris continues to crush as a professional skier and has recently taken up a new mantle as art director at Atomic. Truly a renaissance man in the raddest way possible.  Here’s the first installment of new series dedicated to getting to know Chris. Enjoy.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....