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