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    Surfing the last frontier

    A niche of hardy wave-seekers journey to surfing nirvana in a remote cold-water place like Norway, Iceland, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Alaska or Russia.

  • The new frontier
    Seeking a new place to surf means exploring Norway, Iceland, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Alaska or Russia.
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    CHRIS BURKARD
  • Surfing ice
    The rugged terrain and fast changing weather makes surf in freezing temperatures even more challenging.   
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    Chris Burkard
  • Rough ride
    Quality equipment that fits with the weather is essential. 
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    Chris Burkard
  • Sub-zero surf
    Extreme or Arctic surfing has been riding a wave of popularity.
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    Chris Burkard
  • Explore the ice
    Custom surfing and outdoor adventure excursions around Iceland are available year-round.
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    Chris Burkard
  • Miller time
    Relaxing after a rough day of surfing.
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    Chris Burkard
  • Keeping warm
    The invention of the neoprene wetsuit in the 1950s opened the door to cold-water surfing that until then had been impossible.
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    CHRIS BURKARD
  • Sunrise
    Frigid waters rarely top 40 degrees and often getting to the water requires battling the elements.  
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    CHRIS BURKARD
  • Like fire and ice
    Pro surfer Patrick Millin: “The water is so cold it feels like fire. It strips your air away.” 
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    CHRIS BURKARD
  • Frozen
    Fast-changing weather sometimes leaves surfers in the middle of a storm.
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    CHRIS BURKARD
  • Published
    10 Images

    Surfing the last frontier

    A niche of hardy wave-seekers journey to surfing nirvana in a remote cold-water place like Norway, Iceland, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Alaska or Russia.

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  • Surfing the last frontier
  • The new frontier
  • Surfing ice
  • Rough ride
  • Sub-zero surf
  • Explore the ice
  • Miller time
  • Keeping warm
  • Sunrise
  • Like fire and ice
  • Frozen