Mike Hardaker editor & founder
Mike Hardaker is Editor & Founder of the Mountain Weekly News. A talented photographer and snowboarder, Mike has lived and worked in Colorado for the past eleven years. This winter he made the jump to the pacific northwest chasing snow all the way up to Mt Baker, Washington. His passion for being on snow and at live concerts can be found throughout his work. Prior to founding the Mountain Weekly News Mike worked as head concierge at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch and guest services manager for the Vail Chamber and Tourism Bureau. Mike took his hospitality experience and love of the outdoors and concerts to create an outlet for himself and the people around him to enjoy life to the fullest.
Phone Number: (970) 376-5975
Brandon Marshall photographer
Brandon Marshall (not the former Bronco) is our resident Heavy metal expert and the editor of Sonic Excess. Brandon takes incredible concert photos, were excited to have his trained eyes and ears on our team.
Ben Koelker photographer
Ben Koelker is an amazingly talented musician, photographer and backcountry skier living in Avon, Colorado. A mid-west transplant turned mountain lover that’s burned a gazillion calories hiking, biking and skiing around in the rocky mountains Ben’s photos are available for purchase though his new website Ben Koelker Photography.
Mitch Kline photographer
Mitch Kline is a family man and amazing concert photographer based in Commerce City, Colorado. Mitch is also the brains behind the Friends of Cheese a Sting Cheese Incidents fan club website run by fans for the fans.
Patrick Savory sports writer
Patrick Savory is our resident CU Buffaloes sports writer, knowledgeable in booth NCAA football and basketball he is a very welcome and versatile addition to the Mountain Weekly News team. If it has to do with the Colorado Buffaloes, Patrick will have the scoop.
Dann Albright health writer
Dann Albright brings a world of health knowledge to the team. One of the best freelance writers in the business, Dan has the ability to research and regurgitate information on any subject matter.
Andrea Fuentes writer
Andrea Fuentes is a medical professional by day, tattooed music manager and journalist by night. Her taste in music runs from metal to classical and encompasses everything in between.
Andrew Metzger writer
Andrew Metzger is known in the office as “Music man Metz” Andy has an incredibly diverse taste in music and eloquent way of reviewing albums and live music.
Chad Erickson photographer
Chad Erickson is a local Denver, Colorado based photographer specializing in covering live music for the Mountain Weekly News. Chad also runs a full service photography company Chad Erickson Photography.
Michael Harris writer
Michael Harris is a new addition to the Mountain Weekly News. His expertise and trained ear in music is a welcome addition to the Entertainment team.
Interested in joining the Mountain Weekly News team, please visit the EMPLOYMENT page for more details.
