MIKE CLARKE - SPY ATHLETE OF THE MONTH!

Mike Clarke: Nineteen-year-old Mike Clarke hails from the icy hills of Lake Placid, NY, and now calls the snowier hills of Colorado's Summit County home.

After honing his skills back East and breaking into the scene just a few short years ago through Level 1's Superunknown video contest, Clarke now has some major sponsors and has set off killing video parts, mag editorial, and contests left and right.

The past month, however, has been a true breakthrough for Clarke, as a long pre- and early season of park training has paid off, landing him on the podium at both the US Open Big Air (bronze), and the Nippon Open Slopestyle (silver). With his sights set on major film and photoshoots for the rest of the season along with a few more contests, his stock is set to go through the roof.

Keep an eye out for Clarke in Level 1's new film, "Turbo," in Freeskier Magazine, and on a podium near you!

- Surfeyes.com