bitter icy conditions.

“We wanted to experience winter at its fullest,” recalls photographer and surfer Chris Burkard on shooting in Iceland and Norway’s bitter, icy conditions. “We thought spring was the coldest time of year, and we were right. It was brutal, but it also meant perfect surf.” In the spring of 2012, Burkhard found what he was looking for–snow covered beaches, freezing ocean waters, and a landscape that allowed him to make striking surfing photos. Along for the ride were surfers Philip Goold, Alek Parker, and Brett Barley in Iceland. Later, Burkard and Parker explored Norway with surfers Peter Mendia, Sam Hammer, and Keith Malloy

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Aurora, Iceland

Brett Barley surfing in Iceland

Surfers braving the cold in Iceland

Keith Malloy surfing a freezing barrel in Norway

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